The correct answer to the question is option 2: The English and the French.

To dissect the other options:

Option 1: The Marathas and Portuguese. This is incorrect as the battle of Wandiwash did not involve the Marathas. The Marathas were a dominant force in Western India and did not have any direct participation in this particular battle.

Option 3: The English and Portuguese. This is also incorrect. While the Portuguese did have a presence in India during the time of the battle of Wandiwash, they were not directly involved in the conflict. The main contenders in this battle were the English and the French.

Option 4: The Marathas and the English. This is incorrect as well, for the same reasons mentioned in option 1. The Marathas were not involved in the battle of Wandiwash.

Therefore, the only accurate option is option 2: The battle of Wandiwash was fought between the English and the French. This battle took place in 1760 at Wandiwash (present-day Vandavasi) in Tamil Nadu, India, during the Seven Years` War. It was a significant victory for the English, as it marked the turning point in their struggle against the French for dominance