England recently defeated Zimbabwe in the one-off Test match.
By CricTracker Staff
Published – 28 May 2025, 13:37 IST | Updated – 28 May 2025, 14:11 IST
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England (ENG) are gearing up to face the West Indies (WI) in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, May 29, at the iconic Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham. Following a dominating innings win in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe a few days ago, the hosts will look to play the ODI series with the same intent.
Notably, England will be playing under the leadership of Harry Brook, who is set to make his white-ball captaincy debut. Meanwhile, England’s passing captain Jos Buttler has retained his spot and will be back after playing the Indian Premier League. In the bowling front, Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer have been ruled out owing to respective injuries.
On the other hand, the West Indies will be coming after drawing the ODI series against Ireland. The Windies will be hoping to stick to their winning team and give the strong English team a spirited fight.
ENG vs WI Match Details
| Match | England vs West Indies, 1st ODI, West Indies tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Date & Time | Thursday, May 29, 5:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network & Sony Liv (app & website) |
Edgbaston, Birmingham Pitch Report
The surface at Edgbaston tends to favour seam bowlers initially, creating a challenge for batters in the early stages of the innings. The pitch is known to assist extra bounce and pace, giving bowlers an edge early on in the game. However, if the batters can survive the tough period and get settled, run-scoring becomes easier. As the game progresses, spinners may also come into play and influence the proceedings.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 108 |
| Won by England | 54 |
| Won by West Indies | 48 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 06 |
| First-ever Fixture | 05 September, 1973 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 06 November, 2024 |
ENG vs WI Predicted Playing XI’s
England
Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid.
West Indies
Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales.
Probable Best performers
Probable best batter: Harry Brook
Harry Brook. (Photo by ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)
England skipper Harry Brook could be the best batter in the upcoming first ODI against the West Indies. He had a decent time in the Test match against Zimbabwe, scoring a half-century. Making his debut as England’s white-ball skipper, he will look to lead from the front in the series. The right-handed batter is expected to play a crucial role in the middle-order and anchor the innings.
Probable best bowler- Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid (Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Veteran English spinner Adil Rashid is expected to be the difference-maker with the ball in the opening fixture of the three-match series. With the conditions offering some help to the spinner, Rashid will look to make the most of it and bamboozle the opposition batters with his brilliance.
Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match
Scenario 1
- England win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 40-50
- WI: 230-240
- England win the match
Scenario 2
- West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 50-60
- ENG: 240-250
- England win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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