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

Avg 1st inn score	274
Avg 2nd inn score	268
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

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

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

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	108	54	48	0	6
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

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

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.