ENG vs WI Match Preview

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

Avg 1st inn score	194
Avg 2nd inn score	188
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

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

WI ( West Indies )	L L L L W
ENG ( England )	W L L W L

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	35	16	18	0	1
Last 5	5	3	1	0	1

Injury News

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

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.