ENG vs WI Prediction, 2nd ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

England will lock horns with the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Sunday, June 1.

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Moving into the details of the first ODI, England batted first and posted a daunting total of 400/8 in 50 overs. Jacob Bethell was the star of the show with 82 runs in 53 balls, while Jayden Seales scalped a four-wicket haul for WI.

In reply, West Indies got bundled out for 162 runs in 26.2 overs with Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton pocketing three wickets apiece. Jacob Bethell was awarded the player of the match for his all-round heroics.

ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI Match Details

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Match: England vs West Indies, 2nd ODI

Time & Date: 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, June 1

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

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ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

The last ODI played at this venue was between England and New Zealand in September 2023, when New Zealand bagged an eight-wicket comfortable win in a high-scoring affair. While new ball bowlers will enjoy lateral movement, spinners will have their fair share.

ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI Probable XIs

England

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

West Indies

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

ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England 

England, with an exceptional home advantage, will come into this encounter after defeating the West Indies by a whopping 238-run margin in the first ODI. While toss doesn’t play a major factor, England is expected to seal the series with yet another win in this game.

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