ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction, 1st T20I 2025: Who Holds the Edge at Seat Unique Riverside?

Kai Grayson 06-Jun-2025 • 07:27

ENG vs WI Match Preview

The 1st T20I of the West Indies tour of England is scheduled for 06 June 2025 at Seat Unique Riverside, with the match set to start at 11:00 PM IST. With four victories in their last five games (WWWWL), including two stunning wins against the West Indies, England enters this match in good form. In their most recent match, England demonstrated their batting prowess by chasing 246/3 in just 29.4 overs after the West Indies secured 251/9.

The West Indies, meanwhile, have struggled in recent times, going LLLWD in their last five. Their batting showed promise in the last outing, but the bowling failed to contain England's aggressive lineup. The Windies will need their experienced players to step up if they hope to level the playing field.

England begins as the clear favorite because they are in control of this rivalry and have the home advantage.

ENG vs WI

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 3
England Wins: 3
West Indies Wins: 0

England holds a perfect record against West Indies in recent T20I head-to-head encounters.

ENG vs WI Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

England

W W W W NR

West Indies

L L L W NR

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

Seat Unique Riverside, Northern Ireland

Riverside's Seat Unique is renowned for having a balanced surface. Batters can score freely once set, but pacers and spinners who use variations may find success, especially under the lights. Expect a first innings score in the range of 170–190.

ENG vs WI Playing XI Prediction

England (ENG) Probable XI:

Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

West Indies (WI) Probable XI:

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C), Roston Chase, Amir Jangoo (WK), Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

ENG vs WI Match Prediction

England's recent form, home advantage, and head-to-head record suggest they will be hard to beat. West Indies have the power-hitters, but England's all-around balance makes them the likely winners.

Today cricket match win prediction: England to win

Given their recent performance, batting and bowling depth, and form, England is predicted to top the series 1-0.

Best Batsman Prediction:

Shai Hope (WI):

The captain of the West Indies team. He participated in 139 games between 2016 and 2025, accumulating 5672 runs with 17 hundreds and 28 fifties while keeping an incredible average of 49.32. He has the ability to anchor an innings and change gears when necessary, as seen by his highest score of 170. Hope is particularly dangerous batter of West Indies.

Best Bowler Prediction:

Adil Rashid (ENG):

Adil Rashid, the master of leg-spin for England, is set to be crucial with the ball. Rashid has played in 152 games between 2009 and 2025, bowling 7657 deliveries and claiming an incredible 224 wickets at an average of 32.19. He has an economy rate of 5.65, a strike rate of 34.18, and his highest bowling figures in a match are 5/27. These figures demonstrate how successful he is in the T20 format. Rashid is a nightmare for middle-order batsmen trying to accelerate because of his variety, particularly his deadly googly.