England will take on the West Indies in 2nd ODI of the West Indies tour of England 2025, scheduled to be played at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sunday, 1 June 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s West Indies tour of England 2025, 2nd ODI ENG vs WI Match Prediction.
ENG vs WI Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI, West Indies tour of England 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, 1 June 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live Streaming | Fan Code |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff offers a balanced surface that caters to both batters and bowlers. Early in the innings, fast bowlers can exploit the conditions with swing and seam movement, especially under overcast skies. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, providing batters with opportunities for stroke play. Spinners may find some assistance during the middle overs, particularly if the pitch wears down.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Won by WI | 9 |
| Won by ENG | 1 |
Predicted Playing XIs
ENG Playing XIs:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Amy Jones, Emily Arlott, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
WI Playing XIs:
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Zaida James, Realeanna Grimmond, Shabika Gajnabi, Mandy Mangru, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Ashmini Munisar.
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Natalie Sciver-Brunt is likely to shine with the bat, given her consistent form and ability to anchor the innings under pressure.
Probable Best Bowler:
Afy Fletcher could be the standout bowler with her experience and knack for picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: ENG bats first
- First Innings score prediction: ENG will score 390-400
- Result prediction: ENG will win the match
Scenario 2: WI bats first
- First Innings score prediction: WI will score 210-220
- Result prediction: ENG will win the match
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.