WI vs ENG 1st ODI - Players to Watch Out

England is on their way to the Carrebian Islands to face West Indies for a 3-match ODI series and a 5-match T20 series. They recently finished their red-ball tour to Pakistan with a series defeat by 2-1.

The betting websites in India have uploaded the best betting odds for the whole series.

West Indies cricket has seen a major dip in their quality of cricket and even after having some of the best talent, the team has failed to win major tournaments. They had an average run at the T20 World Cup 2024 where the team was eliminated after the super 8 stage.

When it comes to the ODI format, West Indies has received a mixed bag of results. They are coming back home after an ODI series loss against Sri Lanka by 2-1.

Like the hosts, England has also struggled when it comes to the ODI format. They last played ODIs against Australia in a 5-match series at home and ended up with a series loss by 3-2.

Check out the cricket match prediction for the West Indies vs England 1st ODI.

West Indies vs England ODI Series - Head-to-Head

West Indies and England have a historical rivalry when it comes to international cricket. They have faced each other on multiple occasions but England carries an edge with 53 wins as compared to West Indies who have scored wins on 46 occasions.

West Indies vs England ODI Series - Last 5 Results

West Indies vs England ODI Series - Key Players

1) Sherfane Rutherford - West Indies

In the recently held Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI series, Sherfane Rutherford turned out to be the leading scorer. Becoming a leading scorer in away conditions will be a major boost to his confidence. At home, Rutherford might damage every attack of the opposition.

Sherfane Rutherford - SL vs WI ODI Stats

Sherfane Rutherford - ODI Stats

2) Sam Curran - England

England is coming up with some major changes in the squad. They have some fresh faces on the team and in this scenario experienced players like Sam Curran will have to step up their game. Sam is one of the best all-rounders in white-ball cricket and he will be crucial for the team during the ODIs.

Sam Curran - ODI Stats

Sam Curran - ODI Stats

3) Gudakesh Motie

West Indies has got a ferocious spin attack in the form of Gudakesh Motie. He made his debut in the ODIs in 2022 and since then, Motie has become an all-format player for the Windies.

Gudakesh Motie - ODI Stats

Gudakesh Motie - ODI Stats 2024

4) Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone has been given the responsibility to lead the team for the ODI format. In recent times, he has been a major contributor to the team’s success and the all-rounder would like to continue his momentum.

Liam Livingstone - ODI Stats 2024

Liam Livingstone - Career ODI Stats

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