• Date: Friday, 6th June 2025
• Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England
• Win Probability: England 65% – West Indies 35%
• Toss Prediction: Bowl First
• Match Format: T20I (1st of 3)
• Series Score: 0-0 (T20I Series Opener)

Series Overview

With England gaining in confidence proceeding to the T20I series, they recently won a one-day series against the West Indies by 3-0. The return of Andre Russell and Jason Holder might shift the odds in favor of the Caribbean team, as they have previously performed very well in T20s. With the two teams gunning for a sharper performance with the T20 World Cup around the corner, there promises to be a stunning battle on the pitch.

ENG vs WI: Recent Form

Team Last 5 T20Is Result Trend

• The West Indies did win their last T20I in England (2017, Chester-le-Street).

• The current records of England in Twenty20 Internationals, though seductive enough to lower one's optimism, weigh heavily in their favor along with their present form and home advantage.

Teams Preview

England—Team News & Key Players

• Captain: Harry Brook

• Recent Series: 3-0 ODI series win over WI

• Form Watch: Excellent batting momentum, high-scoring powerplay hitters

Key Players:

• Jos Buttler—3535 T20I runs, fresh off a blazing IPL season (SR: 163.03)

• Phil Salt—RCB's IPL title-winning opener, confident & aggressive

• Adil Rashid—Most T20I wickets vs. WI (36 wickets, Econ: 6.05)

• Rehan Ahmed—Young leggy adding bite to the spin attack

England Predicted XI:

• Will Jacks

• Ben Duckett

• Phil Salt (wk)

• Harry Brook (c)

• Jos Buttler

• Jacob Bethell

• Rehan Ahmed

• Liam Dawson

• Brydon Carse

• Saqib Mahmood

• Tom Banton / Matthew Potts

West Indies – Team News & Key Players

• Captain: Shai Hope (newly appointed T20I skipper)

• ODI Series Result: 0-3 defeat

• Boosts: Return of Russell, Holder, and Shepherd

Key Players:

• Andre Russell—1063 T20I runs, 60 wickets, and back from injury

• Jason Holder—fresh off a strong PSL campaign

• Sherfane Rutherford – 70 (71) in ODI return, explosive middle-order potential

• Romario Shepherd—IPL champion with RCB, utility all-rounder

West Indies Predicted XI:

• Shai Hope (c)

• Brandon King

• Johnson Charles (wk)

• Rovman Powell

• Sherfane Rutherford

• Andre Russell

• Jason Holder

• Romario Shepherd

• Matthew Forde

• Gudakesh Motie

• Alzarri Joseph

Weather Report—Durham, UK

• Temperature: 16°C at toss, dropping to 12°C by late evening

• Conditions: Cool, cloudy—helpful for pace and swing

• Rain: Not expected, but cloud cover could play a role in early swing.

• Key Insight: Bowlers will find good carry and seam movement early on. Powerplay overs will be crucial.

ENG vs. WI—Head-to-Head (T20Is)

Matches Played: 24

England Wins: 10

West Indies Wins: 14

Despite England’s current form, West Indies have historically held the edge in this format.

Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: England Bats First

• 1st Innings Score: 210–230

• Result: England to win by 80–90 runs

Scenario 2: West Indies Bat First

• 1st Innings Score: 140–160

• Result: England to win by 6 wickets

Players to Watch

Top Batters:

• England: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Harry Brook

• West Indies: Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King

Top Bowlers:

• England: Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid

• West Indies: Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Betting Odds from Stake.com

According to Stake.com, the betting odds for England and the West Indies are 1.45 and 2.85, respectively.

Final Prediction—Who Will Win Today’s Match?

In their confidence, IPL form, batting depth, and home conditions lie the hazards that make England clear favorites—despite their recent poor results in this format. The West Indies, though dangerous with the stars back in action, perhaps needs one more game for the unit to fully come together.

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