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ENG vs WI Match Analysis

The much-anticipated T20I series between England and the West Indies is set to commence on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The inaugural match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time (BST), which corresponds to 11:30 PM Bangladesh Standard Time (BST). This encounter marks the beginning of a three-match T20I series, following England’s commanding 3-0 victory in the preceding ODI series.

Under the new leadership of Harry Brook, England aims to reassert its dominance in the shortest format of the game.

Conversely, the West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, are eager to rebound from recent setbacks and showcase their prowess with a squad enriched by T20 specialists such as Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd.  

ENG vs WI Team Preview & Squads

England

England will be aiming to carry their dominant form into the T20I series after sweeping aside the West Indies in Birmingham, Cardiff, and London. Captain Harry Brook, who has brought a renewed sense of purpose to the side, will now be eager to impress the cricket faithful in Durham and continue reshaping England’s fortunes in the shortest format.

The in-form Yorkshireman has thrived since assuming leadership, but even if he falters, the return of IPL champion Phil Salt, renowned for his outstanding record against the West Indies, adds considerable firepower to an already formidable English batting order.

On the bowling front of ENG, the inclusion of Liam Dawson bolsters England’s spin department, as he is likely to partner with the talented Rehan Ahmed in a revamped spin combination. Meanwhile, the pace duo of Brydon Carse and Saqib Mahmood will look to build on their impressive performances from the ODI series.

England Squads

England Squads

Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

West Indies

The West Indies have endured a largely disappointing tour, managing just one win from their five completed fixtures across Ireland and England in recent weeks.

However, the shift to the T20 format offers them a valuable chance to recalibrate and rediscover their winning touch. The return of seasoned campaigners like Andre Russell and Jason Holder injects a much-needed dose of experience and quality into the squad.

Adding further strength is Romario Shepherd, fresh off an IPL title triumph with RCB, while Rovman Powell brings explosive power to the middle and lower order.

With the ball, the WI will be relying heavily on the pace and aggression of Alzarri Joseph, the guile of left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, and the emerging talent of Matthew Forde to make an impact in the series.

West Indies Squads

West Indies Squads

Shai Hope, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie        

England vs West Indies outfield report  

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

We forecast that both captains will go out for the toss with the intention of bowling first before this game because the side fielding first won the last Twenty20 International and recent Twenty20 matches.

Durham is rarely warm, and by the end of the game, the temperature is probably going to drop from 16 degrees at the start to a cool 12 degrees. There won’t be any rain, but there will be a lot of clouds.

For the pace bowlers, this appears to be a normal pitch at the Riverside Ground, meaning something off the surface and through the air. A par score will fall between 180 and 190.

England vs West Indies Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 clashes, ENG won 3 of them and WI won 1.

England vs West Indies Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that England has a 69% chance of winning.