TheICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, brings together 20 elite cricketing nations across 55 high-voltage matches.
England, one of the most consistent white-ball sides of the last decade, enters the tournament under the leadership of Harry Brook with a squad full of explosive batters, dynamic all-rounders, and proven white-ball specialists.
After securing a Top 7 finish in the 2024 T20 World Cup, England earned automatic qualification for the 2026 event and now prepares to compete in Group C, aiming for a deep run into the Super 8 and beyond.
England Likely Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
No.
Player
Role
1
Harry Brook (C)
Captain / Batter
2
Tom Banton (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
3
Jos Buttler (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
4
Jordan Cox (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
5
Zak Crawley
Top-Order Batter / Part-time Off-spin
6
Phil Salt (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter / Off-spin
7
Jacob Bethell
Batting All-Rounder / Left-arm Orthodox
8
Brydon Carse
Bowling All-Rounder / Right-arm Fast Medium
9
Sam Curran
All-Rounder / Left-arm Medium Fast
10
Liam Dawson
All-Rounder / Left-arm Orthodox
11
Jamie Overton
Bowling All-Rounder / Right-arm Fast
12
Rehan Ahmed
Bowling All-Rounder / Legbreak Googly
13
Sonny Baker
Fast Bowler
14
Adil Rashid
Legbreak Spinner
15
Luke Wood
Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler
Note: Final squad will be officially confirmed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
England Squad PDF for T20 World Cup 2026
A downloadable PDF with England’s final squad, stats, and fixtures will be available once released by the ECB and ICC.
Captain , Vice-Captain& Team Management
Captain: Harry Brook
Vice-Captain: Tom Banton (expected)
Head Coach: Matthew Mott (expected)
Harry Brook leads a squad stacked with power-hitters and versatile bowling options. With Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, and Jacob Bethell providing all-round depth, and Adil Rashid anchoring the spin unit, England is well-equipped for subcontinental conditions.
England’s Group – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Team
Qualification Path
England
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Bangladesh
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Nepal
Asia/EAP Qualifier
Italy
Europe Qualifier
Group C is competitive, but England’s firepower and strong all-round depth make them one of the leading contenders to top the group.
England Group Stage Fixtures – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date
Match
Venue
Local Time
GMT
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
England vs Nepal
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
3:00 PM IST
09:30 GMT
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
England vs West Indies
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
7:00 PM IST
13:30 GMT
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
England vs Bangladesh
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
3:00 PM IST
09:30 GMT
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
England vs Italy
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
3:00 PM IST
09:30 GMT
These fixtures are pivotal in determining England’s road to the Super 8 stage.
Predicted England Playing XI – T20 World Cup 2026
Position
Player
Role
1
Zak Crawley
Top-Order Batter
2
Jos Buttler (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
3
Harry Brook (C)
Middle-Order Batter
4
Tom Banton (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
5
Phil Salt
Batter / Off-spin
6
Sam Curran
All-Rounder / Left-arm Medium Fast
7
Jacob Bethell
Batting All-Rounder / Spin
8
Rehan Ahmed
Bowling All-Rounder / Legbreak Googly
9
Brydon Carse
Fast-Medium Bowler / All-Rounder
10
Adil Rashid
Legbreak Spinner
11
Luke Wood
Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler
Bench Strength: Jordan Cox, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker
Team Strengths & Key Analysis
1. Explosive Batting Line-Up
England’s top order is built for aggression. With Brook, Buttler, Banton, Crawley, and Salt, the team can maintain a strike rate above 150 across conditions.
2. Exceptional All-Round Depth
England’s squad features multiple all-round options including: Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, and Jamie Overton, giving unmatched flexibility.
3. High-Quality Spin Attack
With Adil Rashid as the lead spinner and support from Bethell, Dawson, and Rehan, England is well-equipped for turning tracks in India and Sri Lanka.
4. Versatile Pace Bowling Unit
England’s pace attack offers variety:
Luke Wood with left-arm seam
Jamie Overton with raw pace
Brydon Carse with bounce and movement
Sonny Baker as an emerging quick
This versatility allows England to adapt to pitch behaviour across venues.
England’s Road to Glory – Can They Challenge for the Title?
England enters the 2026 T20 World Cup with one of their most balanced squads to date. The team’s strategy of ultra-aggressive batting, paired with adaptive all-rounders and skillful spin options, makes them a genuine title threat in Asian conditions.
If England finds momentum early especially at the batting-friendly Wankhede they could comfortably advance into the Super 8 and push for the semi-finals and final.
FAQs – England Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
1. Who will captain England in T20 World Cup 2026?
Harry Brook is expected to lead England.
2. Who are England’s key players?
Key players include Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Rehan Ahmed.
3. Which group is England placed in?
England is in Group C with West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Italy.
4. How many players are in England’s expected squad?
England’s preliminary squad includes 15 players, with final confirmation from the ECB.
5. When will England play their first match?
England begins their campaign on February 8, 2026, against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
