England will collide with the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series scheduled at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on June 1.
The series began with a bang at Edgbaston on Thursday. The Harry Brook-led England displayed a rejuvenated approach. They scored 400 runs, with Jacob Bethell leading the way with his 82 runs off 53 balls. Fifties from Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Brook himself ensured a challenging target for the visitors.
The West Indies, in response, faltered early and were bundled out for 162 runs as England earned a resounding 238-run victory.
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England will aim to maintain their momentum and clinch the series with another strong performance. The team's batting line-up features in-form players.
The bowlers, including Jamie Overton and Saqib Mahmood, who shared six wickets between them in the first ODI, will be keen to replicate the same performance.
On the other hand, the West Indies face a must-win situation to keep the series alive. Their batting unit struggled in the first match, and the team will need massive improvements to challenge England.
ENG vs WI: Where to Watch Live
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | 01/06/2025 |
TIME | 3:30 PM IST |
VENUE | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
BROADCAST | Sony Sports Network |
STREAMING OTT | Sony LIV, FanCode |
ENG vs WI Pitch Report: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
The pitch at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff usually serves up a lively surface that keeps everyone interested. There is often a bit in it for the quicks early on. That said, it is far from unplayable for the batters. The pitch generally has decent pace, and once you get your eye in during those first few overs, there are runs on offer. 18 of the 30 ODIs at this venue have been won by the chasing sides, while the teams batting first have emerged victorious on just eight occasions.
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ENG vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs
ENG: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
WI: Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales
ENG vs WI: Dream11 Top 5 Players
England | West Indies |
Ben Duckett | Shai Hope |
Harry Brook | Roston Chase |
Joe Root | Jayden Seales |
Jos Buttler | Alzarri Joseph |
Jacob Bethell | Keacy Carty |
ENG vs WI: Dream11 Fantasy Team
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England vs West Indies Live Scorecard
