ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For 1st ODI

Kaushik Kashyap

Ben Duckett and Keacy Carty. [Source - idnnlive/sophiagardens/x.com]Ben Duckett and Keacy Carty. [Source - idnnlive/sophiagardens/x.com]

England (ENG) and West Indies (WI) will be coming up against each other in the First ODI of the three match series on Thursday, May 29th. The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Edgbaston in Birmingham and is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST.

England begins a new ODI era under captain Harry Brook, focusing on re-building process, eyeing the 2027 World Cup. Meanwhile, West Indies aim for a strong series to boost their qualification hopes, having missed the 2023 edition of the marquee event.

As an exciting encounter awaits from Birmingham, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for ENG vs WI 1st ODI.

3. Keacy Carty

Why Will Keacy Carty Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Keacy Carty has been phenomenal scoring 904 runs at an average of 60.26 since the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup. He was also the highest run scorer in the last ENG vs WI ODI series back in 2024 where he amassed 218 runs across three games. Given his consistency and recent success in the Ireland series as well, Carty stands out as a top captain or vice-captain pick for the first ODI.

2. Joe Root

Why Will Joe Root Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Joe Root is another exceptional captain or vice-captain choice for the first ODI between England and West Indies. The veteran loves playing with West Indies against whom he has over 800 ODI runs at a stellar average of 67. Moreover, Root’s 2025 ODI form has been impressive as well, with 337 runs in 6 innings at an average of 56.16, making him a reliable fantasy asset at this point.

1. Ben Duckett

Why Will Ben Duckett Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Ben Duckett has been England’s standout ODI batter since the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup with 757 runs at an impressive average of 54.07, which climbs to 59.7 in six ODIs in 2025. The southpaw is coming into this game fresh off a huge Test century against Zimbabwe last week, highlighting his superb form across formats and making him a strong fantasy captain or vice-captain option.