West Indies vs England Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between WI vs ENG?

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

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. 

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Head-To-Head Records

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.