Delhi: The first match of the ODI series between England and West Indies will be played in Birmingham. This match is also special because the England team is entering the ODI format for the first time after the Champions Trophy. After the defeat of the Champions Trophy, the England team management has taken a tough decision and made young batsman Harry Brook the new captain. Now everyone’s eyes will be on whether Brook will be able to give a new direction to the team.
The West Indies team recently played a 3-match ODI series against Ireland, which ended at 1-1. However, in the last few years, West Indies have done well in ODIs against England, which has increased their confidence.
Birmingham pitch report
Birmingham’s pitch is usually considered good for batsmen. However, at the beginning of the match, fast bowlers may get some swing and bounce. In such a situation, the role of bowlers with the new ball will be important. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down and spinners start getting turn. Especially in the second innings, it can be challenging for batsmen to score runs. The average score of the first innings on this ground is about 233 runs, while in the second innings, the teams have scored around 188. Despite this, the team winning the toss will bat first and try to score more than 275, so that the opposition team can be pressured.
Head to head
Talking about the competition between England and West Indies in ODI format, a total of 108 matches have been played between the two so far. In these 108 matches, England have won 54, showing a strong game. At the same time, the West Indies have got success in only 48 matches. Also, there is no result in 6 matches between the two teams.
| Total ODI matches | England’s victory | West Indies victory | Matches without results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 54 | 48 | 6 |
Statistics of Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham
| Data | Information |
|---|---|
| Total match | 65 |
| Win in first innings | 27 matches |
| Win in second innings | 31 matches |
| First innings average score | 233 runs |
| Average score of second innings | 188 runs |
| The biggest score (recorded) | 408/9 (50 overs) – England vs. New Zealand |
| The lowest score (recorded) | 70/10 (25.2 overs) – Australia vs England |
| The biggest chase score | 332/7 (48 overs) – England vs Pakistan |
| The lowest score that was defended | 129/7 (20 overs) – India vs England |
Where can you see the match?
England vs. West Indies ODI series will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network in India. Live streaming of this series will be available on Sony Live.
Possible playing XI of England and West Indies
| England (ENG) | West Indies (Wi) |
|---|---|
| Ben docket | Brandon king |
| Jamie Smith | Evin Lewis |
| Joe root | Kisi Carte |
| Harry Brook (Captain) | Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper) |
| Jose Butler (wicketkeeper) | Aamir Jungu |
| Jacob Bettle | Justin Greaves |
| Will jacks | Roaston chase |
| Jammy overtan | Matthew Ford |
| Bridan Cars | Gudkesh thick |
| Saqib Mahmud | Aljari Joseph |
| Adil Rashid | Jayden seals |
How will the season of Birmingham be?
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Season | Light cloudy |
| temperature | 20-13 ° C |
| chance of rain | 60% probability |
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