- May 31, 2025
ENG vs WI Match Analysis
The second One Day International (ODI) between England and the West Indies in the 2025 series is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The match will commence at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 AM GMT). This fixture follows England’s commanding 238-run victory in the first ODI at Edgbaston, where they posted a formidable total of 400/8, with significant contributions from Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell.
The West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, will be looking to bounce back and level the series in Cardiff. The match holds added significance as both teams aim to secure valuable points for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, influencing qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
ENG vs WI Team Preview & Squads
England
England showcased their renewed confidence under the fearless leadership of new captain Harry Brook as they powered their way to a dominant win at Edgbaston, posting an imposing total of 400/8 on Thursday. While the conditions in Cardiff will differ from Birmingham, there’s finally a sense of belief in ENG’s ODI unit—something that had been missing throughout their 2025 campaign until now. All of the top seven batters made valuable contributions, with Jacob Bethell stealing the spotlight with a brilliant 82 off just 53 deliveries. Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and captain Brook also chipped in with composed half-centuries.
With the ball, right-arm seamers Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton stood out, each claiming three wickets. Meanwhile, spin duo Bethell and Adil Rashid combined to take three wickets in what was a well-rounded bowling performance.
England Squads
England
Gus Atkinson, Joe Root, Tom Hartley, Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts, Ben Duckett, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Tom Banton, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler
West Indies
West Indies endured a tough outing at Edgbaston, but there were a few bright spots in an otherwise challenging performance. Alzarri Joseph showed good control and picked up 2 for 69, while Gudakesh Motie maintained a respectable economy rate of under 5.60. Jayden Seales also made an impact with the ball, claiming four wickets. However, the team urgently needs to find a strategy to curb England’s aggressive scoring, which proved unstoppable in the first ODI.
Matthew Forde had a day to forget, going wicketless in his eight overs and conceding 88 runs without managing a maiden. With the bat, the Windies struggled significantly—captain Shai Hope was the top scorer with just 25 runs. As the series shifts to Cardiff, the onus will be on experienced campaigners like Brandon King, Shai Hope, and Roston Chase to anchor the batting. If they fail to step up, the WI risk conceding the series with a game to spare.
West Indies Squads
West Indies
Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Matthew Forde, Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shamar Joseph
ENG vs WI: Match Details | ||
Match | England vs West Indies, 2nd ODI | West Indies tour of England, 2025 | |
Date | 01/06/2025 (Sunday) | |
Time | 15:00 (GMT+5) / 15:30 (GMT+5.5) / 16:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | ODI | |
Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | |
Recent performance | England – L L L L W | West Indies – W L NR W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
England vs West Indies outfield report
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
We believe that both captains will prefer to bowl first before Sunday’s second ODI in Cardiff due to the overcast circumstances that are predicted for the beginning of the match. With a temperature of just 14 degrees at the beginning of the game and only 16 degrees at the end, Wales will have a very cold day. It will be muggy all the way through.
Due to the relatively short and straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens, spin bowlers often find themselves under constant pressure, frequently becoming prime targets for aggressive batting. A par score, however, will be around 375 because the surface is constant.
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In their last 5 clashes, ENG won 2 of them and WI won three.
England vs West Indies Prediction
Event | England | West Indies |
Toss Winner | England | – |
Player of the Match | Jacob Bethell | – |
Top Run Scorer | Jacob Bethell | Jayden Seales |
Top Wicket Taker | Jamie Overton | Jayden Seales |
Most Sixes | Jacob Bethell | Jayden Seales |
Predicted Score | 370+ | 250+ |
Win Probability | 86% | 14% |
Cricket analysts predict that England has an 86% chance of winning.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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