ENG vs WI Match Prediction by E2bet, 1st T20I Match Details - Who will win today's match?

The first T20I match between England VS West Indies is expected to be an exciting contest. Both teams have talented players and will look to start the series strongly. England will be playing at home, but West Indies has a history of strong performances in T20 matches. Based on recent form and team strength, West Indies seems slightly ahead and may have a better chance of winning this opening match.

ইংল্যান্ড বনাম ওয়েস্ট ইন্ডিজ, Match Details

This match will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, a venue known for hosting several memorable games over the years. Here's a quick look at the match details:

Location: Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Date & Time: 6th June / 11:30 PM BST LOCAL Time

Streaming: Toffee

Established: 1995

Capacity: 17,000

Home Team: Durham County Cricket Club

Ends: Lumley End & Finchale End

Floodlights: Yes

The venue offers a good atmosphere for T20 cricket, and the crowd can expect an exciting night under lights.

ENG vs WI, Head To Head & Team Form

Looking at the head-to-head record, both teams have played 35 ODIs so far. West Indies have won 18 of them, while England have secured 16 wins. One match had no result. These numbers show how closely matched both teams are, which makes this series more interesting.

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

England and West Indies both come into this match with mixed results in their last few games.

England: Lost to Australia and India recently and have struggled to build momentum. Their last five results are – L, L, W, L, L.

West Indies: Also had a rough patch, but ended with a win. Their last five games ended – L, L, L, No Result, W.

Last 5 Matches Between ENG and WI

The two teams faced each other five times in November 2024. England had the upper hand in most of those games.

18/11/2024 – Match abandoned (No Result)

17/11/2024 – West Indies won

15/11/2024 – England won

11/11/2024 – England won

10/11/2024 – England won

Although England dominated their last few meetings, West Indies will be aiming to bounce back strongly in this new series.

ইংল্যান্ড বনাম ওয়েস্ট ইন্ডিজ, Weather & Pitch Report

Weather Forecast

The weather in Chester-le-Street is expected to be cool and comfortable for cricket.

Temperature: Around 15°C

Humidity: 54%

Wind Speed: 17 km/hr

Cloud Cover: 24%

There’s no strong chance of rain, so a full match is likely without interruptions.

Pitch Report

The Riverside Ground pitch offers a good balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers often enjoy early movement here, especially in night games under lights. As the match progresses, spinners also come into play because of the slow and turning surface.

Batting becomes easier in the second innings, which is why teams winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first. The stats also support this strategy.

Total Matches Played: 7

1st Batting Team Won: 2

2nd Batting Team Won: 5

Average Score: 131

Highest Score: 195/5

Lowest Score: 155/10

Pitch Type: Balanced, with help for both pacers and spinners

A total of around 150–160 could be a competitive score, but chasing seems easier on this ground.

ইংল্যান্ড বনাম ওয়েস্ট ইন্ডিজ, Playing 11, Injury Update & Prediction

Probable Playing XI

England (ENG):

Ben Duckett, Harry Brook (Captain), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse

West Indies (WI):

Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Shai Hope (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

These two line-ups are filled with power-hitters and experienced bowlers. England will rely on their all-rounders and top-order strength, while West Indies will back their explosive middle order and pace attack.

Injury & Availability

As of now, there are no major injury concerns for either team. Any updates will be added closer to match time.

Expert Prediction & Match Tips

Toss Winner Prediction: England

Likely Match Winner: West Indies

Expected Total Boundaries: 35+

Possible Player of the Match: Shimron Hetmyer

Predicted 1st Innings Total: 250+

Top Wicket-Taker Prediction: Jason Holder

West Indies look slightly stronger on paper with powerful hitters and experienced bowlers. England, however, will have the home advantage. It’s expected to be a tight contest, but West Indies might just edge past England if their batting fires as expected.

আমার ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী

West Indies are coming into this match with a better mix of power hitters and experience. If their top order gives a strong start, and their bowlers keep the pressure on, they are likely to win the match. So, my prediction is that West Indies will win this first T20I against England.