England Women vs West Indies Women ODI Match Preview – May 30, 2025

📅 Date: May 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 13:00 GMT (18:30 IST)
📍 Venue: County Ground, Derby
🏆 Format: 1st ODI of 3-match series

Match Overview

England Women and West Indies Women are set to clash in the opening One Day International of their three-match bilateral series at the County Ground in Derby. The match marks a crucial step in England's preparation for major tournaments, while the West Indies look to bounce back after a disappointing T20 series.

England's T20i dominance over West Indies (3-0 series win) gives them a psychological edge, but the West Indies have shown resilience in the ODI format, winning three of their last four games. This encounter promises to be a fascinating battle between an aggressive, in-form England side and a determined West Indies outfit.

Team Form and News

🏴 England Women

England Women have had a mixed start to the year in ODIs. After a strong series win against Ireland in 2024, they lost to both South Africa and Australia in recent contests. However, their T20i performance against the West Indies was emphatic, and they will look to carry that momentum into the ODI series.

Key Players:

• Natalie Sciver-Brunt – The veteran all-rounder has been England's standout performer in 2025, scoring 115 runs in the format.
• Heather Knight – The captain has been in good form, scoring 71 runs in the last three ODIs. She also topped the run chart in the recent T20i series.
• Lauren Bell – The key bowler for England, with a knack for taking crucial wickets in tight situations.

Squad:
Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb, Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Emily Arlott, Lauren Bell, Freya Davies.

🇼🇮 West Indies Women

The West Indies will be looking to bounce back after their T20i whitewash. They have been in decent ODI form, winning three of their last four matches. However, they struggled in the T20i, with batters like Zaida James failing to make an impact.

Key Players:

• Hayley Matthews – The star batter has been in excellent form, scoring 382 runs in 2025.
• Aaliyah Alleyne – The premier bowler for West Indies, with the ability to control the run rate and take wickets under pressure.
• Zaida James – The opener has struggled in ODIs this year, scoring only 95 runs in five matches.

Squad:
Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Kyshona Knight, Shenata Grimmond, Karishma Ramharack, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James.

Head-to-Head

England Women and West Indies Women have a competitive history in ODIs. England's recent T20i dominance may give them a slight psychological edge, but the West Indies have shown they can compete in the 50-over format.

Weather and Pitch Conditions

The weather forecast for Derby on May 30 is expected to be relatively favorable with a maximum temperature of 21°C and a minimum of 13°C. There's a 20% chance of weather disruptions, but it's unlikely to have a major impact on the game. The pitch is expected to offer good batting conditions, with a slight advantage to the team batting first based on recent trends at the venue.

Match Toss Prediction

Given the historical performance at County Ground, the team batting first has won four out of the last five matches. Both teams are likely to prefer batting first in this encounter.

Match Prediction & Betting Tips

Top Batters Prediction

• England Women: Natalie Sciver-Brunt
• West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews

Top Bowlers Prediction

• England Women: Lauren Bell
• West Indies Women: Aaliyah Alleyne

Match Winner Prediction:

England Women are the clear favorites in this encounter. With a 93% chance of winning, as per the latest predictions, they have the better all-round squad and the home advantage on their side. The West Indies may have had a recent win streak in ODIs, but England's depth and consistency make them the preferred choice.

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Final Verdict

England Women are strong favorites in this 1st ODI, with both form and depth on their side. West Indies will look to put up a fight, but unless the batters fire, it's unlikely they can match the quality of the English side. The toss will be crucial, and we expect the team batting first to have the edge.

Our Prediction: England Women to Win by 7-8 wickets
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