ENG vs PAK 1st ODI Match Prediction and Winning Percentage: Who will win today between England and Pakistan?

kaiggy12 07-May-2025 • 08:41

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, England and Pakistan will play their first One Day International (ODI) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The opening match of the England vs. Pakistan ODI series 2025 is set to start at 05:30 PM (PKT). Both teams are heading into the series in desperate need of a win, having suffered consecutive losses in their recent outings.

ENG vs PAK

ENG vs PAK Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

England

L L L L L

Pakistan

L L L L L

In ODI cricket, Pakistan is struggling after losing five straight ODI games, all matches lost against New Zealand. Pakistan was unable to chase the Kiwis' competitive 264-run total in their most recent match. Pakistan were bowled out for just 221 in 40 overs, falling short by 43 runs.

But the situation is similar for England, who have also lost their last five ODIs. In their last game, England lost to South Africa after being bowled out for just 179. The South African squad easily chased down the goal in just 29.1 overs, reaching 181/3.

Probable Best Batter – Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Babar Azam, with an amazing average of 55.17 and a strike rate of 87.95, Babar has scored 6235 runs in 131 games, including 19 hundreds and 37 fifties is one of the beat player of Pakistan team. He will be essential in securing the innings and leading the team through the middle overs because of his skill, attitude, and experience. A solid start from Babar could make all the difference for Pakistan.

Probable Best Bowler – Adil Rashid (England)

For England, leg-spinner Adil Rashid remains their key wicket-taker in the middle overs. With 215 wickets in 149 matches, Rashid has proven his worth over the years. His best bowling figures of 5/27, an economy of 5.63, and a strike rate of 34.96 make him a lethal weapon, especially on slower pitches. His ability to break partnerships will be critical if England are to contain the Pakistani batters.

ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head

Toss Prediction

Both teams are likely to prefer chasing under lights, thus the toss could be crucial in this match. The Kensington Oval has historically offered decent support to seamers early on, but flattens out for batting in the second innings. It might be safer to win the toss and choose to bowl first.

ENG vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report

It is predicted that Barbados will see humid weather with occasional showers, but not enough to seriously disrupt play. Spinners could come into play during the middle overs. Batting becomes easier as the game progresses, making chasing a preferable option.

ENG vs PAK Today Match Prediction

Both teams are low on confidence, but Pakistan have shown flashes of brilliance with the bat, especially from Babar Azam. England might have a small advantage due to their strong batting lineup and home field advantage in Caribbean-like conditions. However, given England's prior collapses and Pakistan's desire to recover, this game could be decided by the last second chance for both teams.

Today Match Winning Percentage: Pakistan (70%)

England vs Pakistan Tour, 2019