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After an intense ODI action, England and West Indies are set to face off in a three-match T20I series, starting on June 6 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.
Under the leadership of Harry Brook, the hosts whitewashed the West Indies in the ODI series and will look to carry that momentum into the shortest format of the game. However, the absence of explosive opener Phil Salt could be a slight concern for the side. Despite that, England’s batting lineup features some exceptionally talented players capable of troubling any opposition. With Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood in red-hot form, the Englishmen head into the match as favourites to clinch the victory.
West Indies, on the other hand, will look to level the scales after a disappointing ODI series. The return of T20I stars like Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer adds firepower to the visiting side. With the in-form Alzarri Joseph and the experience of Jason Holder, the West Indies appear well-balanced and competitive. Both teams boast an impressive legacy in this format, having won two T20 World Cups each. Fans can expect a thrilling series filled with edge-of-the-seat action.
EN vs WI, Head-to-Head record in T20I
Matches Played: 35 | England won won: 16 | West Indies won: 18 | No result: 01
EN vs WI 2025, 1st T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 6, 11:00 pm IST/ 5:30 pm GMT/ 6:30 pm Local
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Riverside Ground Pitch report
The pitch at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street generally offers good assistance to fast bowlers early on, especially under overcast conditions. There’s usually some swing and bounce in the initial overs, making life difficult for batters. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to settle, allowing stroke-makers to play more freely. Spinners may find some grip in the latter half of the game. A total around 180-200 is considered competitive here, and chasing teams often enjoy a slight advantage under the lights.
EN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
- Batters: Ben Duckett, Evin Lewis, Harry Brook, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Alzarri Joseph, Saqib Mahmood
EN vs WI Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Andre Russell (vc)
- Choice 2: Adil Rashid (c), Will Jacks (vc)
EN vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups
Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd
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EN vs WI Dream11 team for today’s match (June 6, 5:30 pm GMT):
Squads
England Squad: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith
West Indies Squad: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles
