- 1st T20 International: England vs West Indies
- Date & Time: Friday, 06 June 2025
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester‑le‑Street, Durham
🕒 Match Details
England and West Indies kick off their three-match T20I series this Friday at the Riverside Ground in Durham.
England captain Harry Brook won’t have Phil Salt, who’s on paternity leave, but welcomes fast-rising Surrey batter Jamie Smith—fresh from a blistering half-century in the ODI series that sealed a 3–0 sweep.
West Indies arrive eyeing redemption after their white-ball struggles.
Bolstered by the return of T20 stalwarts, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, and Romario Shepherd, the Windies will be aiming to put their first win on the board on their English leg of the tour.
📊 Market & Odds Table
| Bet | England | West Indies | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner (England vs WI) | 1.36 | 3.25 | 19.00 |
| Top England Batter – Jos Buttler | 5.00 | – | – |
| Top England Bowler – Saqib Mahmood | 6.00 | – | – |
| Top WI Batter – Nicholas Pooran | – | 8.00 | – |
| Both Teams 180+ runs | 4.00 | – | – |
Note: Odds compiled pre-match; check live bookies for updates.
📋 Quickfire Preview
- England swept the ODI series 3‑0 and head into this match with confidence, especially with Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Smith in strong form.
- West Indies field star power: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Rovman Powell make their returns, though the team struggled in the ODIs
- T20 specialist Nicholas Pooran leads the caribbean batting hopes, but England’s bowling depth and home conditions tilt favour heavily towards the hosts.
🎯 Betting Tips
- England to Win (1.36) – Strong form and momentum from ODI dominance make them the smart bet.
- Jos Buttler Top England Batter (5.00) – His form and responsibility at the top makes this a standout prop.
- Saqib Mahmood Top England Bowler (6.00) – In swing-friendly conditions, Mahmood looks the best value.
- Nicholas Pooran Top WI Batter (8.00) – The best route for returns from the West Indies camp.
🧠 Match Prediction
Prediction: England win
England’s superior seam bowling and top-order firepower (Buttler, Smith and Duckett) should be the difference between the two teams.
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