ENG vs WI 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And West Indies?

England vs West Indies 1st T20I [Source: @windiescricket, @englandcricket/X]

After a dominating ODI series win by England, they will next meet West Indies for a three-match T20I affair. The first T20I is set to take place at the Riverside Ground in the Chester-le-Street. The match is scheduled to be held on June 6 and fans can catch the actions live from 11:00 PM IST.

England

England will take on West Indies in an upcoming T20I series, looking to bounce back after a disappointing 4-1 series loss to India. The English side has struggled for form and will be eager to turn things around.

West Indies

West Indies too have not impressed in their recent T20I tour of Bangladesh, where they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat. The dejected Caribbean team will hope to redeem themselves with a strong performance against England.

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ENG vs WI Head-To-Head Records In T20Is

How Will The Riverside Ground Pitch Behave?

Known for its balanced pitch, the Riverside Ground traditionally offers something for both batters and bowlers. Historically, it has not been a high-scoring pitch with 126 runs being the average T20I score here. While bowlers get early assistance here, wickets fall frequently indicating a more bowling-friendly pitch. 

Hence, the toss-winning captain would likely choose to bowl first at the Riverside Ground though the record for matches won by chasing teams and teams batting first stands equal. Capitalizing the pitch early to dismantle the batting lineup of the opponent should be in focus for the toss-winning team.

Players To Watch Out For In ENG vs WI 1st T20I

England

Ben Duckett

Except for a poor 2nd ODI outing, Duckett has proved himself in the series against the Windies. At a strike rate of 121.65 and an average of 39.33 in three matches, the unorthodox batter can open up the Windies' attack early.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook has a strike rate of 145.97 in 44 T20I matches and the young prodigy is full of promises. In the ODI series, Brook maintained an average of 65.50 in 3 matches and given his intent with the bat, he can be a crucial player for the 1st T20I.

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid is a dangerous spinner in English conditions and can trouble the West Indies batting lineup early. The spinner boasts 9 wickets in the ODI series against England and might continue his attack to the T20I series too.

West Indies

Sherfane Rutherford

After an excellent IPL 2025 season, Sherfane Rutherford featured in only one ODI during the three-match series but made a strong impact, scoring 70 runs at a strike rate of 98.59. He could play a vital role in West Indies' middle order against England in the upcoming T20s.

Shai Hope

West Indies skipper Shai Hope could prove handy in the middle overs. With a T20I strike rate of 138.40 across 39 matches, his explosive batting has the potential to shift momentum quickly. He is expected to play a key role in the first T20 encounter.

Alzarri Joseph

Alzarri Joseph also impressed with the ball, returning figures of 4/31 in the second ODI against England. He picked up seven wickets in the series and showed his skill again during the first T20, posing a major threat with the ball.

Today’s Match Prediction: ENG vs WI 1st T20I

Predicted Top Performers

England: Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Phil Salt

West Indies: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph

ENG vs WI 1st T20I: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 130-140
Predicted second innings score: 140-150

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

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