Sir Vivian Richards Stadium [Source: @henrymoeranBBC/X.com]
West Indies will take on England in the first ODI of a three-match series. This match will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday, October 31.
The West Indies team, led by Shai Hope, is looking to bounce back after their recent 1-2 series loss to Sri Lanka. They’ve brought in some familiar faces, including Shimron Hetmyer, to add strength to their lineup. Brandon King and Shai Hope are expected to lead the batting, while Sherfane Rutherford and Evin Lewis, who both had strong performances against Sri Lanka, will also be key players to watch. Gudakesh Motie will head the bowling attack, supported by all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase, along with Alzarri Joseph.
On the other hand, England are currently dealing with the absence of Jos Buttler, who’s out due to a calf injury. In his absence, Liam Livingstone will be leading the side. English Men will have players like Will Jacks and Phil Salt, who are well-known for their aggressive stroke play. Talking about all-rounders like Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, and Jamie Overton will add depth with their versatile skills. England’s bowling unit will be led by the experienced Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer, with Reece Topley adding power to the new-ball attack.
Weather Report For WI vs ENG 1st ODI
Weather Report For WI vs ENG 1st ODI [Accuweather.com]
As for the weather forecast, according to Accuweather.com, the conditions at the stadium on match day are expected to be partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms. The temperature should hover around 28°C, with winds coming from the east-northeast at 32 km/h and gusts up to 50 km/h. There’s a 40% chance of precipitation, meaning rain could briefly interrupt play, but it’s expected to be light at around 0.3 mm.