Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium
175
28
29
India
IND
253/7 (20.0)
England chose to BOWL
England
ENG
246/7 (20.0)
India won by 7 runs
IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report

Published on Mar 03, 2026

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup heats up as India takes on England in a blockbuster encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both teams are in red hot form, making this a crucial contest for fantasy users. With power hitters like Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook ready to exploit the batting friendly conditions, selecting the right combination is key for your Mega Leagues. Get ready for a high scoring thriller under the lights.

Match Details

  • Match: IND vs ENG, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
  • Date: 05 Mar 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST (Local Time)
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can watch the action live on Star Sports Network and stream it on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Mumbai will be warm and humid with temperatures hovering around 28°C. There is no chance of rain, ensuring a full T20 game. The Dew factor is expected to play a massive role in the second innings, making chasing the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is a batter's paradise due to the red soil bounce and short boundaries. However, recent stats show a surprising balance between bowlers.

  • Avg Runs: 175
  • Spinner Wickets: 29 (Last 5 matches)
  • Pacer Wickets: 28 (Last 5 matches)

Fantasy Takeaway: While the track favors batting, spinners have taken slightly more wickets recently. Focus on top order batters and death over specialists who can pick up cheap wickets.

Team Form & Head to-Head

India (IND)

  • Last 5 Matches: W W L W W
  • Form: India has been dominant at home, winning 4 of their last 5 games. Their batting depth is their biggest strength.
  • H2H: India leads significantly with 15 wins historically.

England (ENG)

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W W W
  • Form: England is on an incredible unbeaten streak, winning 5 out of 5 recent matches. Their all rounders are in peak form.
  • H2H: England has secured 7 wins against India in this format.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Harshit Rana is marked as UNAVAILABLE for this fixture.
  • Will Jacks and Harry Brook are Fully fit and available for selection.
  • Hardik Pandya is fit and expected to lead the all rounder department.

Probable Playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

England

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Key Players to Watch

  • Hardik Pandya (IND): The premier all rounder has scored 172 runs and taken 6 wickets in this series. His ability to finish games makes him a top Captaincy choice.
  • Will Jacks (ENG): A fantasy beast recently, averaging 97.1 points per match. He has smashed 191 runs and picked up 7 wickets, making him essential for your fantasy contests.
  • Suryakumar Yadav (IND): With 231 runs in the series, he is the leading run scorer for India. The Wankhede Stadium is his home ground, where he scores freely.
  • Harry Brook (ENG): In sublime touch with 228 runs in the series. He is a safe pick for consistent points in Small Leagues.
  • Jasprit Bumrah (IND): The leader of the attack has taken 9 wickets in the series. His death bowling is crucial at this venue.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Will Jacks
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Sanju Samson

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Varun Chakravarthy: Selected by 65% of users, he has taken 12 wickets in the series. Spinners are getting help here, making him a high reward option.
  • Rehan Ahmed: A risky but high potential pick. He has a massive 110.0 series average points despite lower selection, making him a game changer.

Match Prediction / Outlook

While England is on a winning streak, India is formidable at home. Considering the Dew factor and venue history, the team chasing will have a significant advantage. However, India holds the edge due to their superior Head to-Head record and familiarity with the Wankhede conditions.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current stats and expert understanding. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup IND vs ENG players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Shivam DubeINDALL202LHB1775139489531.33145.8918491RM108772.328.979.0619.103/464775.3527166557.1730.241.592.065937708
Harry BrookENGBAT166RHB15337389010533.53151.8919501RM21126131201/1395764.3450228057.1365.724.255.59182711012
Axar PatelINDALL309LHB2227035187023.14135.938408SLA3002703.426.987.1122.714/21134567.633814780833.841.272.09106224016
Phil SaltENGWK332RHB32224831214127.89154.87571214OB000-189741.6291125042.9151.64.835.1116299016
Varun ChakravarthyINDBOWL150RHB3418102246.3778.46013LBG1471973.821.267.5716.855/1728775.452811271.41065.432.344.4113390350
Ishan KishanINDWK229LHB22015631911330.82142.1942931OB,LB200.65.140-149770.6494224071.4375.313.249.017817300
Suryakumar YadavINDBAT360RHB33465945911735.16152.73691354RM,OB1182.118.126.317.202/5173763441231057.1463.926.115.3919211700
Tilak VarmaINDBAT143LHB13534429915142.56144.8928542OB28111.6297.2723.902/2683763.6445178185.7545.492.73.0511513908
Hardik PandyaINDALL328RHB2847961389129.94144.4226787RMF2672262.828.368.4420.145/36152788.9622172671.4687.6216.7111.26414057696
Jasprit BumrahINDBOWL270RHB4732106167.0686.17011RF2673453.820.116.9117.465/1041669.74180983.31168.812.314.6212420380
Sam CurranENGALL330LHB27357559610225.9136.8534666LMF3143123.228.318.8619.195/10137774518149657.1669.193.587.75172826-20
Arshdeep SinghINDBOWL194LHB4826161237.31101.25021LMF1922563.522.768.5715.975/32436593547850932.821.011.7315360320
Will JacksENGALL251RHB23418634910829.39156.347934OB124932.222.027.5417.514/15119797.1680191757.1771.495.799.38315169668
Jos ButtlerENGWK493RHB464681384512434.96146.161061855000-348726.918862014.3250.145.996.5287549018
Sanju SamsonINDWK330RHB31337840011930.43138.52601101110.548301/42073103.73111430100262.099.487.07219116906
Abhishek SharmaINDBAT181LHB17716524114832.55173.1440817SLA94552.127.547.5921.703/772631.819180016.7161.0315.027.6120211700
Jofra ArcherENGBOWL192RHB97447473614.09140.67086RF1892383.723.667.9617.824/1857762434131057.11054.011.112.0268237410
Adil RashidENGBOWL353RHB1496010413611.69107.870104LB3373943.622.87.4818.2114/288766.746711157.11135.020.641.419710670
Jamie OvertonENGALL198RHB1404618118319.26153.341229RF150156325.958.9617.335/47113597.648830980821.410.821.342152-10
Jacob BethellENGBAT97LHB9015184310524.57141.9810241SLA31221.922.778.3916.214/1152753.7376175057.1431.21.241.87121118506
Liam DawsonENGALL344RHB2296129548217.58119.696301SLA3092883.225.327.4220.465/17135762.944081057.1916.140.510.88224000
Tom BantonENGBAT218RHB21217535010727.43142.8933772000-139749.1344138042.9515.30.530.7814373300
Completed matches of England
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Feb - 03:00 PMMumbaiEnglandENGNepalNEP184/7 (20.0)180/6 (20.0) England won by 4 runs
11 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIEnglandENG196/6 (20.0)166/10 (19.0) West Indies won by 30 runs
14 Feb - 03:00 PMKolkataScotlandSCOTEnglandENG152/10 (19.4)155/5 (18.2) England won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
16 Feb - 03:00 PMKolkataEnglandENGItalyITA202/7 (20.0)178/10 (20.0) England won by 24 runs
22 Feb - 03:00 PMKandyEnglandENGSri LankaSL146/9 (20.0)95/10 (16.4) England won by 51 runs
24 Feb - 07:00 PMKandyPakistanPAKEnglandENG164/9 (20.0)166/8 (19.1) England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
27 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboNew ZealandNZEnglandENG159/7 (20.0)161/6 (19.3) England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
05 Mar - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDEnglandENG253/7 (20.0)246/7 (20.0) India won by 7 runs
Completed matches of India
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDUnited States of AmericaUSA161/9 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) India won by 29 runs
12 Feb - 07:00 PMDelhiIndiaINDNamibiaNAM209/9 (20.0)116/10 (18.2) India won by 93 runs
15 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboIndiaINDPakistanPAK175/7 (20.0)114/10 (18.0) India won by 61 runs
18 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
22 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
01 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataWest IndiesWIIndiaIND195/4 (20.0)199/5 (19.2) India won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
05 Mar - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDEnglandENG253/7 (20.0)246/7 (20.0) India won by 7 runs
08 Mar - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
Completed matches at Wankhede Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDUnited States of AmericaUSA161/9 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) India won by 29 runs
08 Feb - 03:00 PMEnglandENGNepalNEP184/7 (20.0)180/6 (20.0) England won by 4 runs
11 Feb - 07:00 PMWest IndiesWIEnglandENG196/6 (20.0)166/10 (19.0) West Indies won by 30 runs
12 Feb - 03:00 PMNepalNEPItalyITA123/10 (19.3)124/0 (12.4) Italy won by 10 wickets (with 44 balls remaining)
15 Feb - 11:00 AMNepalNEPWest IndiesWI133/8 (20.0)134/1 (15.2) West Indies won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 07:00 PMScotlandSCOTNepalNEP170/7 (20.0)171/3 (19.2) Nepal won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
23 Feb - 07:00 PMWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
05 Mar - 07:00 PMIndiaINDEnglandENG253/7 (20.0)246/7 (20.0) India won by 7 runs
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