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ENG vs WI, 2nd ODI: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

Saturday, 31-May-2025, 05:59 AM
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England and West Indies are gearing up to clash in the second ODI match of the ongoing three-match series. The second ODI is set to take place on Sunday at Sophia Gardens, where the West Indies will aim to level the series.

Currently, England lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after a commanding victory in the first match. In the opening match, England secured a massive 238-run win over West Indies. Heading into the second ODI, West Indies will need to adapt quickly to the conditions to challenge the hosts effectively. They would also look to address their top-order fragility to level the series.

With the series on the line, both teams are expected to bring their best game forward. England will look to seal the series with a win, while West Indies will aim to bounce back and force a decider.

Head to head

Matches - 109

ENG won - 55

WI won - 48

ENG probable XI: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

WI probable XI: Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

 

 

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