- Date: June 8, 2025
- Time: 14:30 BST
- Venue: County Ground, Bristol
- Series Score: England lead 1–0
🧠 First T20 Recap (Chester-le-Street)
England edged out West Indies by 21 runs in the opening fixture thanks to a match winning knock from Jos Buttler, who smashed 96 off 59 balls to anchor a strong total of 188.
The standout bowling came from Liam Dawson, who returned to the T20 side in style, taking 4–20 and derailing the Windies chase at a crucial time.
West Indies showed flashes of brilliance—Evin Lewis was promising at the top—but lacked composure under scoreboard pressure.
England’s spinners, notably Dawson and Adil Rashid, dominated the middle overs and executed their death overs perfectly.
📊 Odds Table
| Market | Decimal Odds |
|---|---|
| England to win | 2/5 |
| West Indies to win | 2/1 |
| Buttler – Top England Batter | 3/1 |
| Dawson – Top England Bowler | 3/1 |
| Match Total Runs – Over 366.5 | 5/6 |
Odds based on market consensus as of match morning.
💡 Betting Tips
- ✅ England to win (2/5)
Buttler’s form, strong spin options and recent win give England the edge. Bristol conditions could play similarly to Chester-le-Street. - 🎯 Jos Buttler – Top England Batter (3/1)
Scored a commanding 96 in the 1st T20. In current form, he’s the top value pick. - 🎯 Liam Dawson – Top England Bowler (3/1)
Four wickets last match and likely to bowl in key overs again. Great value at 5.00. - 🎯 Over 366.5 Total Match Runs (5/6)
Both England and West Indies have immense firepower in their respective batting line ups. The small boundaries at Bristol should lead to a high scoring game.
📈 Match Prediction
- Likely Scores: England 185–205, West Indies 175–190
- Pitch Conditions: Flat surface, small boundaries—good for batters but spinners will still play a role.
- Toss Insight: Chase might be preferred again; conditions shouldn’t deteriorate.
Prediction: England to win by 10–20 runs or 4–5 wickets
Top Bets:
- England to win (2/5)
- Buttler top England run-scorer (3/1)
- Dawson top England bowler (3/1)
- Total Match Runs – Over 366.5 (5/6)
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