ENG vs WI 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And West Indies?

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West Indies will face England in a three-match ODI series, with the first game scheduled to take place on May 29 at Edgbaston in England. Fans can livestream the match from 5:30 p.m. IST.

England

England enters the series after a disappointing campaign in the Champions Trophy, where they suffered a string of consecutive defeats. Led by Harry Brook, the team will now be looking to restore some pride and start the series with a win.

West Indies

West Indies, on the other hand, come into the series with momentum, having recently secured a series win against Bangladesh and a draw against Ireland. Led by Shai Hope, the visitors will aim to make an early impact and take the lead in the series with a win in the first match.

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How Will The Edgbaston Pitch Behave?

The Edgbaston pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest in the match. Early in the game, seamers will benefit from bounce and movement, making batting challenging. As the innings progress, the surface flattens out, favouring strokeplay, with spinners potentially becoming effective in the latter stages. 

Historically, Edgbaston supports high scores, with first innings totals often exceeding 300. Captains winning the toss might choose to bowl first here.

Players To Watch Out For In ENG vs WI 1st ODI

England

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett is in scintillating form. He scored 140 runs in the only Test against Zimbabwe. In his last ODI outing, during the Champions Trophy, he scored 227 runs in three innings at an impressive average of 75.67. With this kind of form, Duckett can be a dangerous opener for England in the first ODI.

Joe Root

Joe Root also impressed in the Champions Trophy, scoring 225 runs in three innings at an average of 75. Showing signs of red-hot form, Root could pose a serious threat to the West Indies bowlers in the series opener.

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler had an outstanding IPL season, amassing 538 runs in 13 innings at an average of 59.78. His highest score this season was 97 runs off just 54 balls. An in-form Buttler will be another major concern for the Windies bowling attack.

West Indies

Shai Hope

Shai Hope had an impressive series against Ireland in May, scoring 126 runs across three innings. He showed great form in the last two ODIs, with scores of 75 and 49, indicating promising momentum ahead of the England series.

Keacy Carty

Keacy Carty was perhaps one of the most promising batters for West Indies in the Ireland series. He scored a massive 170 off 142 balls in one match and followed it up with another century in the second ODI, sealing the series with an outstanding average of 92.67. He could pose a serious threat to England with the bat.

Roston Chase

Roston Chase didn’t have much impact in the Ireland series, but he could still be effective in England. His overall ODI record includes an average of 28.54 from 58 matches, suggesting he has the potential to contribute.

Today’s Match Prediction: ENG vs WI 1st ODI

Predicted Top Performers

England: Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jos Buttler
West Indies: Shai Hope, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase

ENG vs WI 1st ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 230-250
Predicted second innings score: 250-260

Predicted Result: Considering the conditions, the team bowling first will likely to have an edge in the match.

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