ENG vs WI Match Preview

After England easily won their first men's international of the summer, a Test match against Zimbabwe by an innings, the focus shifts to white ball cricket with the beginning of their three-match ODI series. In recent years, England has won only nine of their 26 ODIs since the start of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, culminating in their elimination from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage after losing all three games. Shai Hope has led the West Indies in this format for a few years, but the team's overall performance has been disappointing. He hopes that the iconic Edgbaston Stadium will serve as the backdrop for his team's ODI resurgence.

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 1st Match, ODI Match

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: 29th May 2025 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	274
Avg 2nd inn score	268
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

When the ball leaves Edgbaston's square, it rarely stops, and batters enjoy playing their shots here. Expect a par score of more than 350 in the first innings of the game.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Overcast skies are expected in Birmingham all day Thursday, with swing bowlers on both sides looking forward to the overheads.

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L W W W W
ENG ( England )	L L L L L

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	16	4	11	0	1
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c) (wk), Jewel Andrew, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Amir Jangoo, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

England Probable Playing XIs

Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith (wk), Tom Hartley, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Will Jacks – Will Jacks has demonstrated his attacking intent early in his career with the national team. In his 15 ODIs, the right-hander has a high score of 94 and a strike rate of more than 100%.
• Matthew Potts – Matthew Potts has only played a few games, but has the best bowling figures with 4 for 38 already.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Captain Shai Hope leads the middle order with nearly 5500 runs, an incredible 17 centuries, and a batting average of just under 50. 
• Gudakesh Motie –  Gudakesh Motie, a left-arm spinner, has taken 33 wickets in ODIs, including two 4-wicket hauls.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Shai Hope, Andy Balbirnie(VC), Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Harry Tector, Barry McCarthy, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde(C)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lorcan Tucker, Ewin Lewis, Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Brandon King, Roston Chase(C), Harry Tector(VC), Jayden Seales, Barry McCarthy, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Roston Chase, Matthew Forde

Vice-captain – Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

Although England enters this game on a seven-game ODI losing streak, having lost 2-1 to the West Indies last year, this is an entirely new phase for the team. They still possess plenty of batting firepower and ball-playing experience, and after the West Indies struggled against Ireland, we predict a home victory. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.