The England vs West Indies 1st T20I 2025 took place on June 6, 2025, at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. This match marked the beginning of a three-match series, with both teams aiming to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Match Details
- Date: June 6, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England
Toss & Team Lineups
Here are the players who participated in the England vs West Indies 1st T20I on June 6, 2025:
England Squad
- Harry Brook (C)
- Jamie Smith
- Ben Duckett
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Tom Banton
- Jacob Bethell
- Will Jacks
- Liam Dawson
- Brydon Carse
- Adil Rashid
- Matthew Potts
West Indies Squad
- Shai Hope (C & WK)
- Johnson Charles
- Evin Lewis
- Roston Chase
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Andre Russell
- Gudakesh Motie
- Alzarri Joseph
Unfortunately, Akeal Hosein and Jyd Goolie were ruled out of the match due to visa delays
Match Summary
England packed their squad with slow-bowling options, while West Indies relied on their pace attack. The Windies, still recovering from their shock exit in the 2024 T20 World Cup, were eager to turn their fortunes around under new captain Shai Hope.
With key players like Phil Salt missing for England due to personal reasons, the batting lineup leaned heavily on Brook, Buttler, and Duckett. The bowling attack also lacked experience, with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton unavailable.
England vs West Indies 1st T20I 2025 Looking Ahead
This series is expected to be a closely contested battle, with both teams aiming to gain some winning momentum in the shortest format. Can England’s young guns step up, or will West Indies bounce back from their recent struggles? Stay tuned for more updates!
