West Indies (WI) and England (ENG) will collide in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, in Antigua, on Thursday, October 31.
In the Caribbean’s last ODI series, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka. With the recent loss in the white-ball series, the side has been low on confidence and is looking to make a roaring comeback. Playing in their backyard, the Shai Hope-led side will be looking to use the conditions to their favour and dominate the Three Lions.
Meanwhile, the visitors last locked horns in an ODI series with their arch-rivals Australia and incurred a narrow 3-2 series defeat. In a significant development, the regular skipper Jos Buttler who was set to make a return and was included in the squad initially, is yet to recover from his calf injury. The England board has given the captaincy duties to Liam Livingstone.
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WI vs ENG Match Details
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | West Indies vs England, 1st ODI | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | Thursday, October 31, 11:30 PM | FanCode app and website |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at North Sound has produced low-scoring totals, and with both teams boasting some hard hitters, the respective sides have to be careful to score runs. The pitch also offers some help to the pacers. With the average score being 229, the team winning the toss will opt to bat first and restrict the opposition to a lower score later in the game.
Head-To-Head Records
| Matches Played | Won by West Indies | Won by England | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 105 | 46 | 53 | 06 | 05 September 1973 | 09 December 2023 |
Probable Predicted 11 for WI vs ENG
West Indies:
Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(wk/C), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales.
England:
Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Dan Mousley, Liam Livingstone (C), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer.
Probable Top Performers from WI vs ENG
Probable Best Batter: Sherfane Rutherford
West Indies’ left-hand batter Sherfane Rutherford could be the best batter in the first ODI against England. Rutherford in the last ODI series against Sri Lanka was the highest run-scorer of the series. In three games, he scored 204 runs at an average of 204.00. The southpaw will be looking to play the same brand of cricket in the upcoming first fixture of the ODI series.
Probable Best Bowler: Reece Topley
England’s pacer Reece Topley could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against West Indies. With the track helping the pacers, Topley will be looking to make good use of the conditions. The tall left-arm pacer bowls at a good pace and gets some seam movement earlier in the innings. Topley will be hoping for a similar showing in the series opener.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
West Indies win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 50-60
WI: 220-230
West Indies win the match
Scenario 2
England win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 60-70
ENG: 230-240
England to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.