WI vs ENG Match Preview- 1st ODI, England tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs ENG ODI series is all set to enthrall cricket fans from both nations and the clash begins with the 1st ODI game on Thursday, October 31. The England tour of West Indies 2024 will see three ODIs and five T20Is.

Liam Livingstone has been appointed as England's skipper in the absence of Jos Buttler in the ODI series. Livingstone showed a wonderful batting form to help the team win two crucial games in the previous ODI series against Australia.

However, England is short of many key ODI members. Shai Hope leads West Indies in the ODI series and they will look to dominate England at home after a recent defeat against Sri Lanka. Ahead of WI vs ENG 1st ODI, below is the complete preview for the match.

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WI vs ENG 1st ODI Date and Venue

The 1st ODI takes place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on Thursday, October 31. The match begins at 11:30 PM IST.

WI vs ENG Match Preview- 1st ODI, England tour of West Indies 2024

West Indies

Shai Hope leads the West Indies in the series. Below is their full squad.

WI Squad: Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh Jr, Romario Shepherd.

England

Liam Livingstone leads England in the series. Below is their full squad.

ENG Squad: Liam Livingstone (C), Dan Mousley, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Philip Salt, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jafer Chohan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Reece Topley, John Turner.

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WI vs ENG Key Battles

Phil Salt vs Alzarri Joseph

Phil Salt will look to attack from the start as he is the hard-hitting batter. Alzarri Joseph will aim to dismiss him with his pace attack.

Liam Livingstone vs Gudakesh Motie

Liam Livingstone leads England and showed a wonderful form in the previous ODI series. Spinner Gudakesh Motie need to outplay him soon.

Evin Lewis vs Jofra Archer

Evin Lewis slammed a century in the last ODI series and Jofra Archer will look to halt him with his lethal pace attack.

WI vs ENG Key Players

WI- Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, and Romario Shepherd are a few experienced members of the squad.

ENG- Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Reece Topley are key members of the side.

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Weather And Pitch Report

The match takes place at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua, which is a good-scoring ground. The venue offers balanced support to both batters and bowlers.

There is more than a 70% chance of rain during WI vs ENG 1st ODI in Antigua. Hence, the weather is highly likely to affect the match.

Conclusion

Notably, England is short of many key players as well as their captain. Hence, it is a big challenge for their youngsters to grab a victory in the series. On the other hand, West Indies will have a home advantage in their favor.