ENG-W vs WI-W Match Preview | England women target opening ODI win after dominant T20 sweep

‌England Women will face West Indies Women in the opening ODI of their three-match bilateral series at the County Ground in Derby. The match is set to begin at 5:30 PM on May 30. Despite their recent T20I dominance, where they clean swept West Indies 3-0, England Women enter the ODI leg with some concerns. Since their series win over Ireland Women in 2024, they’ve suffered consecutive defeats in ODI series against South Africa and Australia, highlighting a dip in their 50-over form.

On the other hand, West Indies Women will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing T20I campaign. Their recent record in the ODI format offers optimism, having won three of their last four matches. With momentum on their side in the longer format, the visitors will look to challenge an England side searching for consistency in ODIs.

Form Guide

ENG-W: L L L W W

WI-W: W W L W L

ENG-W vs WI-W head to head in ODIs

Historically, England Women have held the upper hand in this fixture, winning 18 of the 24 ODIs played against West Indies Women. However, it was the Caribbean side who came out on top the last time these teams met in a bilateral ODI series back in 2022, clinching the series and breaking England's stronghold.

Pitch and Conditions

The County Ground in Derby is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch, characterised by a flat and hard surface that offers consistent bounce and pace. These conditions are ideal for aggressive stroke play, making the ground conducive to high-scoring matches. With only a 20% chance of weather disruptions, conditions are expected to remain largely favourable for play. The temperature during the match is forecast to peak at 21°C, with a minimum of around 13°C.

ENG-W Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith

WI-W Probable XI: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Zaida James, Realeanna Grimmond, Mandy Mangru, Stafanie Taylor, Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

Broadcasting Platforms

The ENG-W vs WI-W first ODI will be digitally streamed on Sony Liv and telecast on the Sony Sports Network