EN-W vs WI-W 2025, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | England vs West Indies

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The much-anticipated opening match of the West Indies Women’s tour of England 2025 will take place on May 21 at the historic St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, marking the start of a six-match white-ball series. England, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be eager to kick off their international summer on a high note at home, especially after a challenging Women’s Ashes loss to Australia. Their squad boasts a blend of experience and youthful flair, with the likes of Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, and the versatile Alice Capsey providing depth alongside stalwarts such as Heather Knight and Amy Jones.

West Indies, captained by the dynamic Hayley Matthews, arrive in England with momentum, having swept Bangladesh 3-0 in their previous T20I series. Their lineup features seasoned campaigners like Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle, complemented by emerging talents such as Qiana Joseph and Zaida James. The visitors are known for their powerful hitting and effective spin options, making them a formidable challenge for the hosts.

The pitch at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury is traditionally known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the match, seamers can expect some movement off the surface thanks to the underlying moisture and the cool English conditions, which may assist swing bowlers during the initial overs. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing batters to play their shots more freely, especially if they can weather the early storm. Spinners may also come into play later in the innings as the surface wears, finding some grip and turn. Overall, a first-innings score in the range of 140-150 would be competitive here, and teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to exploit any early movement.

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Linsey Smith, Tammy Beaumont, Shemaine Campbelle, Jannillea Glasgow

England Women: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Amy Jones (wk), Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Paige Scholfield, Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott

West Indies Women: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Jahzara Claxton, Realeanna Grimmond, Mandy Mangru, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.