WI vs ENG 1st ODI Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Match Between West Indies and England

England are back after limping through the World Cup. The last World Cup is definitely one for them to forget as they look to rebuild and transition with some new names. Jos Buttler is the only one left from the class of 2019 and needs to find his form back after a terrible World Cup.

The last World Cup was even worse for their opponents. West Indies, for the first time did not make the event and now are out of the Champions Trophy as well. They are looking at 2027 but player availability remains an issue especially with the likes of Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder taking a break from ODIs.

WI vs ENG Match Details

Date: December 3rd, 2023

Time:  7:00 PM IST

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound

WI vs ENG Weather Report

The weather is in focus with rain likely sometime through the game.

WI vs ENG Pitch Report

The Sir Vivian Richards stadium is not known to be very high scoring and a score in the 280s range usually is competitive. Batting first is a better option with the pitch wearing more at North Sound

WI vs ENG Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	WI Won	ENG Won	NR	Tie
Overall	102	44	52	6	0
In West Indies	42	23	15	4	0
In the last Five Matches	5	2	2	1	0

WI vs ENG Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Alex Hartley

WI Playing XI

Brandon King, Jjorn Ottley, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Sherfaine Rutherford, Yannic Cariah, Alzarri Joseph, Oshane Thomas, Gudakesh Motie

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WI vs ENG Key Players

Will Jacks

Will Jacks does not have a central contract but is a player who has a strong chance of making the side across formats in the next year. The skillset he offers is pretty interesting as a hard hitting opener and a handy off-spinner.

Shimron Hetmyer

West Indies have a lot to prove in this series and Shimron Hetmyer too is one who has a task on hand. He is one of their most talented ones going around but he has not been able to prevent West Indies from their recent World Cup debacles and will want to find a way to make an impact.

WI vs ENG Match Tips

Both sides have some new names. England’s though are a little more seasoned and could come in favorites.

Match Prediction: England Will Win The Match