The 1st ODI match between England and West Indies is going to be exciting. Both teams will give their best performance. However, West Indies might struggle against a stronger England side. Looking at the stats and current form, England has a better chance of winning this match.
England vs West Indies, Match Details:
- Location: Birmingham
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Date & Time: 29th May / 6:30 PM BST LOCAL Time
- Streaming: Toffee
- Establish: 1882
- Capacity: 25,000
- Owner: N/A
- Home Team: Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- End Name: Birmingham End & Pavilion End
- Flood Light: Yes
ENG vs WI, ODI Head to Head and Recent Form:
Total Matches Played: 108
England Wins: 54
West Indies Wins: 48
No Result: 6
Tie: 0
Team Form (Last 5 Matches — Most Recent First):
- England: L, L, L, L, L
- West Indies: W, L, W, W, W
Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches:
- 07/11/2024 — West Indies won
- 02/11/2024 — England won
- 01/11/2024 — West Indies won
- 10/12/2023 — West Indies won
- 07/12/2023 — England won
England vs West Indies, Weather and Pitch Report:
Weather Report:
- Temperature: 20°C
- Humidity: 68%
- Wind Speed: 26 km/hr
- Cloud Cover: 94%
Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham is well-maintained and offers support to both bowlers and batsmen. Winning the toss and batting first is a good decision based on recent matches. Fast bowlers get help in the early overs, while spinners can take control as the pitch slows down later.
Match Performance at Edgbaston:
- Total Matches Played: 65
- Matches Won Batting First: 27
- Matches Won Batting Second: 31
- No Result: 0
- Average Batting Score: 233
- Highest Score: 408/9
- Lowest Score: 70/10
- Pitch Nature: Bowling Friendly
England vs West Indies, Probable Playing 11:
England (ENG):
Joe Root, Harry Brook ©, Ben Duckett, Jacon Bethell, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (WK), Tom Banton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Shai Hope ©, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde
Injury and Availability News:
England pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies due to a thumb injury. Atkinson is also unavailable due to a hamstring strain.
England vs West Indies, Betting Tips and Prediction:
Toss Prediction: West Indies
Match Winner Prediction: England
Total Boundaries: 40+
Player of the Match: Joe Root
1st Innings Total Prediction: 250+
Most Wicket Taker: Adil Rashid
My Prediction:
England will win this match.
