ENG vs WI Match Preview:

England (ENG) continued their dominance, securing their second victory in this T20I series. Despite posting 196 runs, the West Indies (WI) were unable to defend it as the England team chased down the target in 18.3 overs. Jos Buttler was the top contributor with 47 runs in this successful run chase, while Luke Wood took 2 wickets.

Jason Holder, Johnson Charles, and Shai Hope were the standout performers for the West Indies side. After losing two consecutive games, the WI team finds itself on the back foot and needs to rectify its mistakes to aim for a bounce-back in this third T20I match.

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ENG vs WI Match Details:

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

ENG vs WI Probable Playing11:

England (ENG) Probable XI:

1. Jamie Smith(WK), 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Harry Brook(C), 5. Tom Banton, 6. Jacob Bethell, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Liam Dawson, 9. Brydon Carse, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Luke Wood

West Indies (WI) Probable XI:

1. Evin Lewis, 2. Johnson Charles(WK), 3. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 4. Roston Chase, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Gudakesh Motie, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Akeal Hosein

ENG vs WI Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Jos Buttler (ENG) is the highest run-getter for England so far. He played a brilliant inning of 47 runs off 36 balls and formed a much-needed partnership with Ben Duckett. He remains a key player for the England side.
• Jacob Bethell (ENG) is a talented all-rounder in the England setup. So far, he has scored 49 runs and taken 2 wickets.
• Romario Shepherd (WI) is known for his hard-hitting ability. In his last outing, he scored a quick-fire 19 runs and took 1 wicket. So far, he has taken 3 wickets and scored 35 runs.    
• Jason Holder (WI) is an experienced bowling all-rounder. He is renowned for his variations in bowling and hitting ability in death overs. In the last match, he proved his worth, scoring 29 runs off just 9 balls and also taking 1 wicket.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell
• Best Vice-Captain Picks: Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder

Probable Winners:

England beat the West Indies side in the ODI series by a margin of 3-0 and also took an unassailable lead of 2-0 in this T20I series. The current form and home conditions make England the favourite in this match. However, WI also has the potential to beat any team in the T20 format.

Predicted Winner: England (ENG).

England will face the West Indies in the second game of the three-match T20i series, hoping to win the series. England dominated the first game, defeating the visitors by 21 runs. They will try to capitalize on the momentum. The West Indies have to win this game to keep their hopes alive on what is turning out to be a difficult tour for them. England has an excellent batting lineup and a successful record against the West Indies. The players are well aware of the conditions at this venue and intend to take full advantage of them. The West Indies have won only one of their last nine games, and their players are struggling with form.

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 02nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: The County Ground, Northampton

Date & Time: 08th June 2025 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

This appears to be a typical pitch at the Riverside Ground, which means something off the outermost layer and through the air for the pace bowlers. A par score ranges between 180 and 190.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

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

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c & wk), Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

England Probable Playing XIs

Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler – Jos Buttler has been in excellent form, particularly in the T20 format. He has also scored at an average of 38 runs in three of his last four innings against the West Indies, including two half-centuries.
• Liam Dawson – Liam Dawson, who had played his first international match in over two years, bowled brilliantly and picked up four wickets.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope leads the middle order with nearly every game, ever since his last tour with Ireland, scoring 53 of 26 balls. 
• Gudakesh Motie –  Gudakesh Motie went wicketless in his last match but was extremely economical. He is the only specialist spinner.

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

Jos Buttler(C), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd(VC), Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts

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

Jos Buttler, Shai Hope, Evin Lewis(VC), Ben Duckett(C), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Potts

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett

Vice-captain – Romario Shepherd, Evin Lewis

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

West Indies have lost all of their games on this tour. However, the team has a powerful batting lineup and hopes to win this crucial game. Their bowlers also have to perform under pressure. England is on a roll following its impressive victory in the previous game. They bat with firepower and bowl with variety. It gives them a narrow advantage in the game. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs WI Match Preview

The ODI series between England and the West Indies was fairly one-sided, with England pushing in only one of the three games, but the tourists will be hoping that some additions to their squad can help them compete in these three T20Is. Overall, the 'Men in Maroon' have had a disappointing tour of Ireland and England, winning just one and losing four of their six scheduled games. After finishing the ODIs in the bustling streets of London, the players were caught up in traffic on their way to the ground, and the start was delayed.

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Seat Unique Riverside, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 06th June 2025 at 11:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

This appears to be a typical pitch at the Riverside Ground, which means something off the outermost layer and through the air for the pace bowlers. A par score ranges between 180 and 190.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

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

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: TNPL 2025: ITT vs CSG Dream11 Prediction 02nd Match

ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

England Probable Playing XIs

Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler – Jos Buttler has demonstrated his attacking intent in his career with the national team. He scored 66 in 42 balls with a strike rate of 179.
• Liam Dawson – Liam Dawson has only played a lone spinner role for the team, but has the best bowling figures with 4 for 63 in this quota of 10 overs.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope leads the middle order with nearly every game, ever since his last tour with Ireland, scoring 53 of 26 balls. 
• Alzarri Joseph –  Alzarri Joseph, a left-arm pacer, has taken 33 wickets in T20I, including two 4-wicket hauls.

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

Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett(C), Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Brydon Carse, Andre Russell(VC), Romario Shepherd, Saqib Mahmood, Alzarri Joseph

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

Jos Buttler(C), Shai Hope, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Ewin Lewis(VC), Sherfane Rutherford, Brydon Carse, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Saqib Mahmood, Gudakesh Motie

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Ewin Lewis, Andre Russell

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

We expect the West Indies to be much more competitive in this format, and the addition of new players should make them difficult to beat. England has also added Phil Salt to an already confident batting lineup, and we expect them to win again. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs WI Match Preview

After England easily won the first game of the series in Nottingham, the series really came to life in Wales when the West Indies showed up and played a real game of cricket! Unfortunately for the neutrals, England managed to win by three wickets with seven balls remaining, but it took one of Joe Root's greatest ODI innings for the hosts to secure victory and take an unassailable 2-0 lead. However, both teams should have plenty of time to bat and produce a result. 

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: The Oval, United Kingdom

Date & Time: 03rd June 2025 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

The Oval provides a fast track with a lot of bounce for the stroke players to enjoy. The spinners should also take advantage of the bounce, but don't expect to see much turn on a cool and humid afternoon.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

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

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

England Probable Playing XIs

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root has demonstrated his attacking intent in his career with the national team. He scored 166 in 139 balls with a strike rate of 119.
• Adil Rashid – Adil Rashid has only played a lone spinner role for the team, but has the best bowling figures with 4 for 63 in this quota of 10 overs.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Keacy Carty – Keacy Carty leads the middle order with nearly every game, ever since his last tour with Ireland, scoring 103 of 105 balls. 
• Alzarri Joseph –  Alzarri Joseph, a left-arm pacer, has taken 33 wickets in ODIs, including two 4-wicket hauls.

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

Shai Hope, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Keacy Carty(VC), Justin Greaves, Joe Root(C), Alzarri Joseph, Adil Rashid, Jayden Seales, Saqib Mahmood

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

Shai Hope(VC), Ben Duckett(C), Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Joe Root, Alzarri Joseph, Adil Rashid, Jayden Seales, Saqib Mahmood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Ben Duckett

Vice-captain – Keacy Carty, Shai Hope

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

If the West Indies can maintain their upward trajectory from the second ODI, they could shock England and prevent a clean sweep of the series. However, we believe England will be the stronger team and expect them to win another game to complete a 3-0 series victory. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs WI Match Preview

England's ODI team made an excellent start to the new era on Thursday, posting 400/8 before dismissing the West Indies for 162 in 27 overs at Edgbaston. The series has two games remaining, with the final of three taking place next Tuesday at The Oval. However, the next game is on Sunday in Cardiff, where England has had a lot of success since it became an international venue.

ENG vs WI Match Details

England vs West Indies – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 01st June 2025 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ENG vs WI Venue Stats

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

When the ball leaves Cardiff 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 Cardiff all day Thursday, with swing bowlers on both sides looking forward to the overheads.

ENG vs WI Last Five Matches

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction Qualifier 2

ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

England Probable Playing XIs

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

Topmost Picks for ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jacob Bethell – Jacob Bethell 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%.
• Saqib Mahmood – Saqib Mahmood 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. 
• Alzarri Joseph –  Alzarri Joseph, a left-arm pacer, has taken 33 wickets in ODIs, including two 4-wicket hauls.

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

Shai Hope, Jos Buttler, Keacy Carty, Ben Duckett, Roston Chase, Joe Root(C), Will Jacks, Roston Chase(VC), Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Saqib Mahmood

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

Shai Hope, Jos Buttler, Keacy Carty(VC), Ben Duckett(C), Roston Chase, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Saqib Mahmood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Roston Chase, Matthew Forde

Vice-captain – Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector

Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker

ENG vs WI Probable Winners:

The first ODI was extremely one-sided, but we anticipate a closer match in Wales on Sunday. The question of whether the West Indies are strong enough to pose a threat to England remains, and we predict another home victory. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

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

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

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match

ENG vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c/wk), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

England Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

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:

Shai Hope, Jos Buttler, Keacy Carty, Ben Duckett, Roston Chase, Joe Root(C), Will Jacks, Roston Chase(VC), Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Saqib Mahmood

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

Shai Hope, Jos Buttler, Keacy Carty(VC), Ben Duckett(C), Roston Chase, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Saqib Mahmood

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.

England’s Joe Root became just the seventh player in Test cricket history to score 12,000 runs. He hit this milestone during the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Root reached 12,000 runs when he scored 62 with a four off Alzarri Joseph on the first ball after lunch on Day 2. He teamed up with current captain Ben Stokes to help rebuild England’s innings, adding over a hundred runs for the sixth wicket.

England had been struggling at 54 for five in just 12 overs, chasing West Indies first-innings total of 282. In this innings, Root also notched his 95th fifty-plus score, ranking him sixth in this category among all players.

Youngest players to 12,000 Test runs

33y 13d – Alastair Cook
33y 210d – Joe Root
35y 176d – Sachin Tendulkar
35y 214d – Ricky Ponting
36y 32d – Jacques Kallis
37y 68d – Kumar Sangakkara
37y 339d – Rahul Dravid

Root is the second youngest player to reach 12,000 Test runs, behind only his English teammate Alastair Cook. Root achieved this at 33 years and 210 days old. The oldest player to do so was former India captain Rahul Dravid at 37 years and 339 days. Root also surpassed the great Brian Lara’s total of 11,953 runs.

Fastest players to reach 12,000 Test runs in innings

224 – Kumar Sangakkara
247 – Ricky Ponting
247 – Sachin Tendulkar
249 – Jacques Kallis
255 – Rahul Dravid
261 – Joe Root
275 – Alastair Cook

However, Root isn’t the fastest to reach this milestone. Cook took 275 innings to get there, while Root needed 261 innings. Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the quickest, reaching 12,000 runs in just 224 innings. Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting are next, both reaching the mark in 247 innings.

England made a stunning comeback in the second Test at Trent Bridge against the West Indies. For the first time in Test cricket history, England scored over 400 runs in both innings of a match.

West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first. England scored 416 in their first innings, led by a century from Ollie Pope and other solid contributions. The West Indies then fought back, scoring 457 in their first innings to take a lead.

In response, England scored over 400 runs again in their second innings, reducing the deficit. Centuries from Harry Brook (109) and Joe Root (122) gave England a lead of over 350 runs.

Joe Root’s record-breaking performance at Trent Bridge

Joe Root hit his 32nd Test century, including his sixth against the West Indies and his fifth at Trent Bridge. He reached this milestone in just 260 innings, with only Alastair Cook ahead of him among English players.

Historically, teams have scored over 400 runs in a Test innings 12 times. England has been on the receiving end five times. Australia has done it six times, India three times, and South Africa, Pakistan, and England once each.

Australia achieved this six times between 1924 and 2008. South Africa did it against England in Durban in 1939. India scored over 400 against Pakistan in 2005, Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad in 2009, and England in 2024. Pakistan did it against India in Faisalabad in 2006. Recently, England achieved this against the West Indies in the second Test.

Historic achievement for England in Test cricket

England has set a target of 385 runs for the West Indies at Trent Bridge. After being bowled out for 425, England made a remarkable comeback after initially being overtaken by the West Indies’ first innings score. The West Indies need 385 runs to win with one and a half days left.

England sets a challenging target for West Indies

It’s a tough challenge for the West Indies batters. Despite their first Test win, England is still at the bottom of the WTC points table, while the West Indies are sixth. England’s win could move them above South Africa in the standings.

Jayden Seals took 4-97, while Alzarri Joseph claimed 2-103. Shamar Joseph, Jason Holder, and Kevin Sinclair each took a wicket.

Harry Brook is growing in stature with every game. His ability to perform in tough situations, especially in Test cricket, is impressive. In the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, he scored a brilliant century off just 118 balls. When he came to bat, England was at 140-3 with a lead of nearly 100. From the moment he started, he looked confident and played some beautiful shots.

Brook reached his fifty late on Day 3 and completed his century in the first session of Day 4. This is his fifth Test century and his first one at home, making it extra special. After reaching his century, he shared a warm hug with Joe Root, highlighting the camaraderie between the players.

Watch Harry Brook’s Century

Brook is surely a player to watch in the coming years.In this match, Brook was joined by the ever-reliable Joe Root. Root also reached his fifty, marking his 63rd half-century and tying with cricket legends Allan Border and Rahul Dravid. England’s lead has now surged over 250, putting them in a strong position.

Despite losing a lead of 41 earlier, England has regained control of the game. Brook’s performance has been a significant factor in this turnaround. His ability to deliver under pressure and his partnership with Root have been crucial.Brook’s growing presence and consistent performance make him a key player for England. His contributions in this Test match showcase his talent and promise for the future.

On Friday, July 19, Mark Wood made a dramatic entrance into England’s Test team during the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

Wood, who wasn’t part of the squad for the first Test as he was given time to recover from the T20 World Cup, was finally brought into the team for this match. With James Anderson retiring, Wood was added straight into the playing XI. He made an impressive comeback, with every ball of his first over clocking well above 90 mph.

Woakes and Atkinson started the bowling for England, covering the first nine overs before captain Ben Stokes brought Wood in. Though he didn’t take a wicket in his first over, he made a strong impression.

Wood Sets New Record for Fastest Over by an England Bowler

In that over, Wood’s six deliveries were all over 92 mph, including one at 96.5 mph. By the end of the over, he had set a new record for the fastest over by an England bowler at home. But Wood didn’t stop there he went on to bowl an even faster third over, with all deliveries over 93 mph and one reaching 97 mph.

As for the match, the West Indies got off to a solid start with openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis putting on 53 runs for the first wicket. Shoaib Bashir broke their stand by dismissing Louis for 21. At the time of writing, the West Indies were 74 for 1 in response to England’s first innings total of 416.