England and West Indies meet for the 3rd ODI of the 3-match series at Kennington Oval, London.
After an intense 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens on June 1, where England won the toss and chose to bowl, the series stands level, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. Under the leadership of Harry Brook, England will aim to seal the series at home, while West Indies will look to counter with their aggressive style and take the trophy back.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
The toss at Kennington Oval can prove to be a game-changer. The pitch in London generally offers bounce and rewards both seamers and batters who settle in.
Our Toss Prediction: West Indies likely to win the toss, & chose to bowl
England Won the Toss & Chose to Bowl
Toss Record (ENG vs WI) – Current 2025 Series
Match | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Winner |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ODI | May 29, 2025 | Edgbaston | West Indies | Elected to bowl | England |
2nd ODI | June 1, 2025 | Sophia Gardens | England | Elected to bow | West Indies |
3rd ODI | June 3, 2025 | Kennington Oval, London | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Historical Toss Record (ENG vs WI)
Match | Date | Venue | Toss | Toss Winner | Match Winner |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ODI | Oct 31, 2024 | Antigua | WI elected to field | West Indies | West Indies |
2nd ODI | Nov 2, 2024 | Antigua | ENG elected to field | England | England |
3rd ODI | Nov 6, 2024 | Barbados | WI elected to field | West Indies | West Indies |
Toss Stats by Captains
England Toss Record (Harry Brook):
- Matches: 13
- Tosses Won: 7
- Win %: 54%
West Indies Toss Record (Shai Hope):
- Matches: 22
- Tosses Won: 8
- Win %: 36%
Based on past performances and local conditions, England’s captain Harry Brook holds a slight advantage in toss outcomes.
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Pitch & Weather Report – Kennington Oval, London
- Toss-winning side will likely bowl first to exploit early movement.
- The pitch at The Oval is traditionally good for batting with some assistance for pacers early on.
- Seamers can extract bounce and movement during the first 10 overs.
- Weather is clear and dry, offering ideal conditions for a full 50-over contest.
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ENG vs WI – Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
Total Matches | England Wins | West Indies Wins | No Result |
---|---|---|---|
110 | 56 | 48 | 6 |
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Probable Playing XIs
England Playing XI:
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
West Indies Playing XI:
Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
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Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England and West Indies are evenly poised going into this match. England has home advantage and experience, while West Indies have match-winners in both departments. The toss could tilt the balance slightly.
Win Probability
Team | Win Chance |
---|---|
England | 65% |
West Indies | 35% |
Players to Watch
Best Batters:
England: Harry Brook, Joe Root
West Indies: Shai Hope, Keacy Carty
Best Bowlers:
England: Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid
West Indies: Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
Final Prediction
- Toss Winner: England (likely)
- Match Winner Prediction: England to win the 3rd ODI and seal the series 2-1
England’s batting depth and home crowd support make them slight favorites, but a strong Powerplay by West Indies could turn things around quickly.