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ENG vs WI Prediction, 1st ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

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ENG vs WI Prediction, 1st ODI

England will lock horns with the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday, May 29.

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England, led by Harry Brook, are coming into this ODI series on the back of defeats in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. On the other hand, the West Indies, led by Shai Hope, is entering this series after drawing the ODI series 1-1 against Ireland.

It’s going to be an entertaining series between these two strong sides. However, England, with home advantage, has a slight edge.

ENG vs WI, 1st ODI Match Details

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Match: England vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Time & Date: 5:30 PM IST, Thursday, May 29

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

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ENG vs WI, 1st ODI Pitch Report

The Birmingham wicket was exceptional for batters right from the powerplay overs. Any score above 320 would be a bit tough for the chasing side. The captain who won the toss would love to bowl first.

ENG vs WI, 1st ODI Probable XIs

England

Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse.

West Indies

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

ENG vs WI, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England 

While England is coming into this game on the back of five consecutive losses in their last five ODIs, West Indies bagged a 1-1 ODI series draw against Ireland in their most recent three-match series.

In the last five ODIs between these two sides, West Indies bagged three wins while England could secure only two victories. However, with England having a home advantage, they are strong favorites to start the ODI series on a winning note.

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