ENG vs WI, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | England vs West Indies

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The white-ball action in the English men’s summer is set to begin as West Indies take on England in a three-match ODI series starting from May 29. The opening match will be held at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Under the leadership of Harry Brook, the home side are eager to begin their home season with a strong statement. The hosts will rely on the likes of Will Jacks at the top and Joe Root anchoring the middle order to provide stability and intent. In the absence of key pace options, England’s bowling responsibilities will fall to Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton, who will be keen to leave a mark.

West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, come in with a blend of promise and experience. Young stars such as Matthew Forde and Justin Greaves are expected to shoulder key responsibilities, while the team looks to bounce back from recent inconsistencies. The Caribbean side will aim to strike early and build pressure with both bat and ball.

With both sides testing new combinations and hungry for early momentum, the opening match promises a close contest and an opportunity for fresh talent to shine on the international stage.

The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Early on, seam bowlers can benefit from the surface’s bounce and movement, especially in cloudy conditions. As the game progresses, batting becomes easier, allowing stroke-makers to play more freely. The outfield is typically quick, aiding run scoring. Spinners may come into play during the middle overs, but overall, teams often look to post or chase totals in the 290–310 range at this venue.

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Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King

England: Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Tom Hartley, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Luke Wood.

West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde.

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