Fantasy tips, pitch report, predicted XIs, and Dream11 team for the 2nd ODI between England and West Indies in Cardiff.
England will be eyeing a series-clinching victory when they take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Sunday. Under the new leadership of Harry Brook, England began the series with a commanding 238-run win in the first ODI. With a powerful batting performance that saw them post 400 on the board, the hosts dominated with both bat and ball.
West Indies, meanwhile, were completely outplayed and will need a massive turnaround to keep the series alive. While they remain an unpredictable side, the gulf in performance levels between the two teams was clear in the opening encounter.
ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI – Match Details
- Match: England vs West Indies, 2nd ODI, England vs West Indies ODI Series 2025
- Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST | 10:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM Local
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
ENG vs WI: Head-to-Head Record
- Total ODIs Played: 109
- England Wins: 55
- West Indies Wins: 48
- No Result: 6
ENG vs WI: Pitch Report – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
The pitch at Sophia Gardens generally offers true bounce and is good for batting. However, overcast conditions and slight chances of rain may bring seamers into play, especially early on. The new ball could swing around for the first 10 overs. Historically, chasing teams have done well here, with over 70% of matches won by the team batting second. The last ODI played here saw New Zealand beat England by 8 wickets in 2023, with both Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell hitting fabulous hundreds.
ENG vs WI: Weather Report
The forecast for Sunday in Cardiff includes light rain during the afternoon with a 15% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are expected to hover around 17°C with moderate humidity levels of approximately 59%.
ENG vs WI: Predicted XIs
England:
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
West Indies:
Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales
ENG vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers
- Shai Hope – A pillar in West Indies’ batting line-up, especially in the 50-over format. Consistent run-scorer in ODIs.
- Jos Buttler (C/VC) – A destructive finisher who can shift gears with ease and also contributes with the gloves.
Batters
- Harry Brook – Looked fluent in the first ODI with a 45-ball 58. A crucial middle-order batter against pace.
- Ben Duckett (C/VC) – Among England’s most consistent performers across formats this year.
- Joe Root (C/VC) – Brings class and stability. Can anchor the innings or accelerate when required.
All-rounders
- Keacy Carty – One of West Indies’ form players in ODIs with two centuries in his last three games.
- Roston Chase – Useful with both bat and ball. Often bowls in the middle overs.
- Justin Greaves – Opens the batting and provides seam-bowling value. Dismissed Duckett and Jacks in the first ODI.
- Jacob Bethell – Player of the Match in the first game. Top-scored for England and also chipped in with the ball.
Bowlers
- Alzarri Joseph – Bowls with pace and bounce. Tested England openers with sharp movement and variations.
- Adil Rashid – Controlled the game in the middle overs with two wickets in the series opener.
ENG vs WI: Fantasy Team Summary
- Captaincy Options: Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captaincy Options: Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell
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