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ENG vs WI Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of 1st ODI

Kaushik Kashyap

ENG vs WI 1st ODI on Thursday. [Source - West Indies Cricket/x.com]ENG vs WI 1st ODI on Thursday. [Source - West Indies Cricket/x.com]

England (ENG) and West Indies (WI) come up against each other in the first match of the three match ODI series on Thursday, May 29. The exciting series opener will take place at the Edgbaston in Birmingham and is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST.

A new era begins for England under Harry Brook’s captaincy as the English men look to rebuild after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, with eyes set on the 2027 World Cup. 

Meanwhile, West Indies, having missed the last World Cup, are eager to prove themselves and secure a spot in the next edition, making this ODI series in England crucial for the two times champions.

ENG vs WI Head-To-Head Overview

England and West Indies have locked horns 108 times in ODI history where England have had the upper hand 54 times while the West Indies emerged victorious on 48 occasions with six other games finishing without any result.

England and West Indies Probable Playing XIs

England

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood.

West Indies

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Shamar Joseph.

Top Run-Scorers In ENG vs WI

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Joe Root - 804 runs

The legendary Joe Root is the highest run scorer in ENG vs WI ODI clashes amongst the active players. He has amassed 804 runs at an average of 67 across 15 innings against the Men in Maroon.

Shai Hope - 647 runs

Shai Hope has been West Indies’ most consistent batter in the recent past. And it's no different when he has faced England in ODIs against whom he has scored 647 runs at an average of 43.13.

Jos Buttler - 449 runs

The former England skipper Jos Buttler has been an integral part of English white ball sides. He has scored 449 runs against WI in ODIs till date and finds himself third in this list of active players.

Top Wicket-Takers In ENG vs WI

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Adil Rashid - 23 wickets

Adil Rashid has been one of the key players for England whenever they have faced the West Indies. The leg-spinner has taken 23 wickets in 14 innings against West Indies since his first meeting in 2017.

Alzarri Joseph - 17 wickets

Alzarri Joseph has been exceptional with the ball against England in ODIs. The ace pacer has scalped a total of 17 wickets across eight matches against England since his first game in 2017.

Matthew Forde - 11 wickets

Matthew Forde has been a rising star for the West Indies with the ball, especially in ODIs against England. In 4 appearances in this fixture so far, Forde has taken 11 wickets at an impressive average of 14.54.

ENG vs WI Key Stats

England's Key Records

  • England hasn't lost an ODI game at the Edgbaston in Birmingham since 2014 - 6 games, 6 wins.
  • However, England has lost each and every ODIs played in 2025 so far.
  • It's England's bowling which has been very poor this year with an average of 50.08 which is second worst for any team playing ODIs in 2025.
  • Ben Duckett has been England's best ODI batter since the conclusion of 2023 World Cup - 757 runs and 54.07 average.
  • Adil Rashid has an impressive ODI bowling record at Edgbaston, Birmingham - 5 games, 13 wickets, 17.23 average and 21.2 strike-rate.
  • Joe Root is having a great 2025 in ODIs so far - 6 innings, 337 runs and 56.16 average.
  • England has suffered 13 dismissals and has scored at an average of 25.38 against left-arm spinners in ODIs this year so far.

West Indies’ Key Records

  • West Indies has won three of the last five encounters against England in ODIs.
  • Matthew Forde was the highest wicket-taker in the last ENG vs WI ODI series - 3 games, 8 wickets at an average of 16.37.
  • Keacy Carty has been one of the highest run-scorers in ODIs with 904 runs at an average of 60.26 since the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup.
  • Keacy Carty was the highest run-scorer in the last England vs West Indies ODI series - 218 runs at an average of 218, with one century and two half-centuries.
  • Alzarri Joseph has been the highest wicket-taker for WI in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup - 22 wickets, 30.77 average and 28.9 strike-rate.
  • Shai Hope has gotten out only once in 7 ODI face-offs against Adil Rashid - 88 runs, 1 dismissal and 94.62 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In ENG vs WI 1st ODI

  • Joe Root needs 99 runs to become England's all-time leading run-scorer in ODIs.
  • Roston Chase is 56 runs away from completing his 1000 ODI runs.
  • Adil Rashid is set to become the 9th England player to complete 150 ODI matches in his career.
  • Brandon King is set to play his 50th ODI in his career.