Archive · 29 May 2025
England vs. West Indies ODI: Birmingham Pitch Report
England and West Indies are about to play a cricket match in Birmingham.
The pitch is expected to be good for batting, especially as it will be played in the evening.
England has a new captain, Harry Brook, and a new opening batsman, Jamie Smith.
The West Indies team has some in-form players.
The match is part of a series of three matches.
England and West Indies will play the first ODI in Birmingham.
England will start a new era in white-ball cricket under Harry Brook's captaincy.
Jamie Smith has been promoted to open the innings for England.
The West Indies recently played ODIs against Ireland.
The Edgbaston pitch is expected to be flat and favorable for batting.
- Who
- England and West Indies
- What
- The first ODI match of a three-match series.
- When
- Today
- Where
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Why
- To play an ODI cricket series.
England
West Indies
Team Strengths
England
Experienced bowling attack.
West Indies
Good form batsmen.
- Venue
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Pitch Condition
- Flat and full of runs
- Match Type
- Day-night affair
- England Captain
- Harry Brook
Sources
Harry Brook's captaincy era begins as England name playing XI for 1st ODI vs WI
England announce playing XI for first ODI vs West Indies, pick new opener
England vs West Indies Live: When and where to watch ENG vs WI ODI series live on TV and streaming in India?
