The First ODI of the upcoming West Indies tour of England 2025 will be played on May 29. This is a white-ball series between both teams. The series will start with a three-match ODI, followed by a three-match T20I series. Some of the players from both sides have left their IPL commitments for this series, which makes it important for both teams.
Not to forget, the Three Lions have had two disastrous ODI tournaments between 2023 and 2025. They were the defending champions of the ODI World Cup 2023 but finished sixth in the tournament. Almost two years later, in the Champions Trophy 2025, the former World champions failed to win a single game. They are looking to build an ODI side for the Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Talking about the Caribbean side, they missed the last two ODI tournaments, having failed to qualify. They are looking to improve their ODI rankings as they are placed 9th and remain among the top eight till the end of the CWC27 qualification cutoff.
England vs West Indies: Match Details
| Match | England vs West Indies, First ODI |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Timings | 5:30 PM IST |
| Date | May 29 |
England vs West Indies: Head to Head
| MATCHES PLAYED | West Indies WON | England WON | TIED | NO RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 48 | 54 | 0 | 6 |
England vs West Indies: Probable Playing XI
| England | West Indies (Possible) |
|---|---|
| 1. Jamie Smith | 1. Brandon King |
| 2. Ben Duckett | 2. Evin Lewis |
| 3. Joe Root | 3. Keacy Carty |
| 4. Harry Brook (C) | 4. Shai Hope (C & WK) |
| 5. Jos Buttler (WK) | 5. Amir Jangoo |
| 6. Jacob Bethell | 6. Justin Greaves |
| 7. Will Jacks | 7. Roston Chase |
| 8. Jamie Overton | 8. Matthew Forde |
| 9. Brydon Carse | 9. Alzarri Joseph |
| 10. Adil Rashid | 10. Gudakesh Motie |
| 11. Saqib Mahmood | 11. Shamar Joseph / Jayden Seales |
England vs West Indies: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM IST | Batting friendly | 88% Humid. Highest Temp – 14 Degrees | 20% |
England vs West Indies: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first.
Scenario 1: West Indies wins the toss and bowl first
| England Total 1st innings | West Indies Total 2nd innings |
| 170-180 | 185 |
Scenario 2: England win the toss and elect to bowl first
| West Indies Total 1st innings | England Total 2nd innings |
| 270-280 | 240 |
England vs West Indies: Match Prediction
West Indies have the psychological advantage despite their track record against England. This is the reason West Indies will win this match.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
West Indies will win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be a bit cold with 20% chances of rain interruption.
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