Cricket Match Prediction | West Indies Women tour of England, 2025 | England Women vs West Indies Women | 1st ODI | May 30 – Clash at County Ground: England and West Indies Women Set for 1st ODI Showdown

ENG-W vs WI-W Match Analysis

The West Indies Women’s cricket team is set to commence their 2025 tour of England with the first One Day International (ODI) scheduled for Friday, May 30, at the County Ground in Derby. The day-night encounter is slated to begin at 1:00 PM local time (noon GMT). This opening match marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series, followed by a T20I series, as both teams prepare for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

England enters the series with momentum, having recently secured a 3-0 T20I series sweep over the West Indies, highlighted by captain Heather Knight’s unbeaten 66 in the final match.

The West Indies, led by Hayley Matthews, will be eager to rebound and showcase their prowess in the 50-over format.

With both sides aiming to fine-tune their squads and strategies ahead of major international competitions, the stage is set for a compelling contest in Derby.

ENG-W vs WI-W Team Preview & Squads

England Women

England Women head into this series looking to bounce back after a dismal ODI campaign against Australia earlier this year, where they were comprehensively beaten 3-0. The squad might see the inclusion of Alice Capsey, potentially stepping in for Heather Knight, who is managing a persistent hamstring issue that flared up during the final T20I of their recent series. Fast bowler Lauren Filer has also rejoined the team, recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Ashes.

Nat Sciver-Brunt is expected to feature in the series but only in a batting capacity. At the top of the order, England will be relying on the experienced Tammy Beaumont to anchor the innings. She has been in excellent form, amassing 392 runs in her last ten matches at an average of 49 and a strike rate of 92.01. Supporting her will be wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, who has compiled 236 runs in her last seven outings, averaging an impressive 59 with a strike rate of 86.13.

With the ball, ENG-W’s pace attack will be spearheaded by Lauren Bell, who has claimed 12 wickets in her last six matches, striking every 26.25 deliveries. Kate Cross adds further firepower to the bowling unit, having taken 11 wickets in her previous six games at a strike rate of just 16.72.

England Women Squads

England Women Squads

Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Mahika Gaur, Sarah Glenn, Emma Lamb, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith

West Indies Women

West Indies Women come into this contest on the back of two consecutive ODI victories, though those wins were against lower-ranked sides—Thailand and Bangladesh. In contrast, England Women have claimed three victories in their last five matches, reflecting a slightly stronger recent record.

Captain Hayley Matthews has been the standout performer for West Indies, particularly in the recent T20I clash against England where she delivered a superb all-round performance, scoring a half-century and taking three wickets. Despite her efforts, the team fell short of securing a consolation win in the series. Matthews will once again be the key figure for her side in the upcoming ODIs.

In red-hot form, Matthews has piled up 488 runs in her last ten ODI outings at a remarkable average of 61 and an impressive strike rate of 104.72. Shemaine Campbelle is another batter who could play a vital role, having contributed 213 runs across her previous ten games, averaging 26.63 with a strike rate of 70.06.

On the bowling front of WI-W, Aaliyah Alleyne has been the most effective for West Indies, claiming 18 wickets in her last ten games at an excellent strike rate of 16.61. Skipper Matthews also continues to shine with the ball, taking 17 wickets in her last ten appearances at a strike rate of 33.58, underlining her all-round importance to the side.

West Indies Women Squads

West Indies Women Squads

Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Realeanna Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Karishma Ramharack      

England Women vs West Indies Women outfield report

County Ground, Derby

The County Ground in Derby, England, has hosted seven women’s ODI matches. The team that wins the coin toss may want to bat first to benefit from the improved batting conditions.

There will be cloud cover during the competition, and the temperature will be near 19 degrees.

The Derby County Ground has a level and challenging track surface. Because they can play through the line, it will benefit the batters. We’ve seen high-scoring matches on this wicket, which is perfect for stroke-makers. The team that bats first will score a lot of runs.

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

In their last 5 clashes, WI-W won 1 of them and ENG-W won 4.

England Women vs West Indies Women Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that England Women have an 88% chance of winning.