The white-ball cricket season opens with a bang as England take on the West Indies in the first match of a highly anticipated three-match ODI series. The match is being played on Thursday, May 29, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in a positive environment, promising high-intensity cricket, between two sides looking for redemption. England, with a seven-match losing streak, are looking to change their wave of losing and attempt a fresh start with their new White-Ball captain, Harry Brook. The West Indies will be buoyed by some positive light after rain leads to a draw against Ireland and will aim to restore their confidence in International cricket. 

This fixture represents an inflection point for England's one-day international campaign. Brook will lead a rejuvenated England side into action, starting with this game. Fresh, young, and energetic players like Will Jacks and Matthew Potts will give the squad new life. Experienced veterans like Joe Root and Jos Buttler will provide the knowledge and expertise to ensure the team is steady, and they need to be steady. The strengths of the valuable spinner, Adil Rashid, will help contain the West Indies's aggressive middle order. Thus, England will look to balance fresh blood with experience as it aims to regain ODI supremacy.

See Also: IND vs ENG Test 2025 Live Streaming: How to watch India vs England Test matches on TV and mobile

Conversely, the West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, are also keen to change their luck. The West Indies have struggled for consistency for so long, but the emergence of a new wave of players, namely Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde, paired with the experience of Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase, should help reverse their fortunes. With every match vital to qualifying for the 2027 World Cup, the West Indies players are aware of the importance of every performance. Consequently, the West Indies will be eager to begin the series with a performance that will set the tone for a return to the elite level of cricket. 

ENG vs WI, 1st ODI: Match Information

Match: England vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM Local / 12:00 PM GMT

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

ENG vs WI, 1st ODI: Live Streaming Details

India

Television Broadcasting: Sony Sports TEN Network

Online Streaming: Sony LIV App and Website, FanCode

England

Television Broadcasting: Sky Sports Cricket

Online Streaming: Sky Go, NOW TV

West Indies

Television Broadcasting: SportsMax

Online Streaming: SportsMax App, Windies Cricket YouTube (select regions)

Other Countries

USA & Canada: Willow TV

Australia: Fox Cricket

Sri Lanka: Ten Cricket

Pakistan: Ten Sports, Tapmad

Africa: SuperSport

Rest of the World: ICC.tv