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 Series Overview3512

Tour Dates: May 29 to June 10, 2025.


Formats: 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.


Significance: Part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2023–2025 (ODIs) and a key bilateral series ahead of future ICC events.



Schedule & Fixtures

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1st ODI: May 29, Edgbaston, Birmingham (12:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM Local).


2nd ODI: June 1, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM Local).


3rd ODI: June 3, The Oval, London (12:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM Local).


T20I Series711

1st T20I: June 6, Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street (5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local).


2nd T20I: June 8, County Ground, Bristol (1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM Local).


3rd T20I: June 10, The Rose Bowl, Southampton (5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local).Squad Highlights

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ODI Squad: Harry Brook (captain), Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Jofra Archer, Ben Duckett, Adil Rashid.


T20I Squad: Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Phil Salt (wk).


Key Returns: Will Jacks and Matthew Potts recalled to both squads.


Exclusions: Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Mark Wood dropped from the white-ball series3.


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ODI Squad: Shai Hope (captain, wk), Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie.


T20I Squad: Not fully announced yet, but expected to include power hitters like Evin Lewis and Romario Shepherd.Key Storylines

England’s Transition: With Harry Brook leading both squads, this series marks a shift toward younger talent. Veterans like Joe Root and Jos Buttler provide stability311.


West Indies’ Redemption: After a 2024 Test series whitewash in England, the Windies aim to leverage their explosive T20 lineup and ODI experience412.


Player Comebacks: Jofra Archer’s return after injury and Matthew Potts’ resurgence add depth to England’s bowling3.Historical Context412

Rivalry: Dating back to 1928, West Indies dominated the 1970s–90s, while England has held the edge since 2000.


Head-to-Head:


Tests: West Indies lead 59–51 (163 matches).


ODIs: England won the 2019 World Cup final; West Indies triumphed in the 1979 World Cup final.


T20Is: West Indies won the 2016 T20 World Cup final against England.

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