🏏 ENG vs WI – 1st ODI Match Preview & Prediction
Cricket fans are in for a classic contest as England (ENG) take on West Indies (WI) in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST. England return to home conditions with a fresh ODI squad, while West Indies are keen to prove their worth in English territory.
📍 Match Details:
- Match: England vs West Indies – 1st ODI, WI Tour of ENG 2025
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:30 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Live Streaming: K7Star | SonyLIV | Telecast on Sony Sports Network
⚔️ Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 102
- England Wins: 53
- West Indies Wins: 44
- No Result/Ties: 5
England hold a slight edge historically and are even stronger at home.
🌱 Pitch Report – Edgbaston, Birmingham
The Edgbaston surface typically assists batters early on but brings bowlers—especially seamers—into play as the match progresses. Cloudy conditions could help swing bowlers, and teams chasing often benefit under lights.
- Pitch Type: Seam-friendly with some bounce
- Average 1st Innings Score: 260-280
- Toss Prediction: Bowl first
🧠 Fantasy Cricket Tips – ENG vs WI Dream11 Top Picks
🔥 Captaincy Picks:
- Jos Buttler (ENG): Powerful finisher and experienced captain
- Shai Hope (WI): Consistent ODI performer
💎 Vice-Captain Options:
- Harry Brook (ENG): In-form aggressive batter
- Rovman Powell (WI): Match-winner on his day
🧪 Differential Picks:
- Rehan Ahmed (ENG): Can trouble WI with leg-spin
- Gudakesh Motie (WI): Key spinner to watch on English turf
✅ Probable Playing XIs
England:
- Phil Salt
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (c & wk)
- Will Jacks
- Sam Curran
- Brydon Carse
- Rehan Ahmed
- Gus Atkinson
- Matthew Potts
West Indies:
- Brandon King
- Kyle Mayers
- Shai Hope (c & wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Romario Shepherd
- Akeal Hosein
- Gudakesh Motie
- Alzarri Joseph
- Oshane Thomas
🔮 ENG vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
England have the home advantage, a dynamic and deep batting order, and several quality bowling options. West Indies, while capable of explosive performances, have struggled with consistency, especially in conditions that aid seam and swing.
👉 Prediction: 🏆 England to win the 1st ODI
📌 Final Thoughts
The series opener at Edgbaston promises a mix of raw Caribbean flair and England’s structured aggression. For fantasy players, targeting top-order batters and swing bowlers will be key to scoring big.
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