As West Indies gears up to host England for a three-match ODI series, fans are excited to see whether the Caribbean team can leverage home advantage or if England will overcome their absence of key players and secure victory. With players like Liam Livingstone captaining England in the absence of Jos Buttler and West Indies banking on form players like Sherfane Rutherford and Evin Lewis, this series promises high-octane action at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Here’s our expert match prediction for the first ODI, along with essential betting tips and insights.
Tournament: England Tour of West Indies 2024Format: Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaDate & Time: 1 November, 11:30 p.m. ISTPrediction: England likely to defeat West Indies
Toss Prediction: Opt to Bowl First
The teams batting second have an edge at this venue, winning 19 out of 37 games. With an average first-inning score of 229, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first to capitalize on the pitch conditions and chase a manageable target.
WI vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis
West Indies arrives with a home advantage but faces a challenging turnaround from Sri Lanka. Shai Hope will captain the team, with Evin Lewis and Brandon King leading the batting. Hope, who boasts 5209 runs in ODIs, will look to lift his recent performance slump. Sherfane Rutherford has shown excellent form, scoring 204 runs in his last series and bolstering the West Indies’ middle order alongside players like Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd.
On the other side, England, led by Liam Livingstone, is missing key players Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. They’ll rely on top-order firepower from Ben Duckett and Will Jacks, along with the all-round prowess of Sam Curran. Reece Topley and Jofra Archer, England’s leading bowlers, will handle the bowling attack, supported by spin from Adil Rashid, who has a strong record against the West Indies.
Key Players
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West Indies: Sherfane Rutherford, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph
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England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid
West Indies Predicted Playing XIBrandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
England Predicted Playing XIBen Duckett, Will Jacks, Phill Salt, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Reece Topley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, and Saqib Mahmood
Weather and Pitch Report
Expect sunny weather with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C and light westerly winds. This pitch is known for its favorable batting conditions early in the innings, though spinners may gain traction as the game progresses.
Reddy Anna Betting Tips for WI vs ENG 2024
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Top Batsman: Ben Duckett or Evin Lewis
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Top Bowler: Adil Rashid for England, Alzarri Joseph for West Indies
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Win Prediction: England to win based on depth in batting and bowling.
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