The game will be held at Chester-le-Street.
By CricTracker Staff
Published – 05 Jun 2025, 19:43 IST | Updated – 05 Jun 2025, 20:00 IST
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The first T20I of the series between England and West Indies will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Friday, June 6.
The ODI leg of the series belonged to England. They dominated with a thumping 3-0 scoreline. The visitors put up a fight in the second game. In the two matches other than that, they were comprehensively defeated.
West Indies last played England in a five-match T20I series in the Caribbean last year. The visitors ended up winning the series with a 3-1 margin.
Match Details
| Match | England vs West Indies, 1st T20I, West Indies tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street |
| Date & Time | Friday, June 6, 11 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 10 T20 innings is 161. Bowlers are expected to find some early movement with the new ball.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 35 |
| Won by England | 16 |
| Won by West Indies | 18 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | June 28, 2007 |
| Most-recent Fixture | November 17, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XIs
England:
Jos Buttler (wk), Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood
West Indies:
Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler (Source: X)
Buttler is coming off a reasonably good IPL season. The 538 runs he scored in 13 innings was at a strike rate of 163.03.
Also Check:ENG vs WI, Most Runs
Probable Best Bowler: Saqib Mahmood
Saqib Mahmood (Source: X)
Mahmood had an exceptional first-half of the series against the West Indies. He picked up eight wickets in three ODIs at an economy rate of just 4.74.
Also Check:ENG vs WI – Most wickets
Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match
Scenario 1
England win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 45-55
West Indies: 180-200
England win the match.
Scenario 2
West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 50-60
England: 215-235
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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