After whitewashing the ODI series, England will face the West Indies in the first T20I match of the series on Friday.
Harry Brook started his captaincy tenure with a bang, not only sealing the three-match ODI series but also whitewashing it with the dominance. England defeated the visitors by 7 wickets in the rain-interrupted final match.
While chasing a target of 252 in 40 overs, England took the assault from the first ball. Openers Jamie Smith (64 off just 28) and Ben Duckett (58 off 46) scored their respective half-centuries, Joe Root (44) played a fine knock, and Jos Buttler (41 off 20) finished the match.
Meanwhile, the West Indies would turn their focus to the T20I series after a horrible performance in the ODI leg. Shai Hope, who captained the side in the 50-over format, will be captaining the side in his first T20I series after Rovman Powell was removed from the T20I captaincy.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
England vs. West Indies live stream, TV channel in the UK
Here's how to watch this T20I match in United Kingdom:
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports
- Live Stream: NOW TV, Sky Go app
The first T20I between England and the West Indies in 2025 will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports, including full coverage on the Sky Sports Cricket channel. Streaming options are available on NOW TV and Sky Go app.
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What time does England vs. West Indies start in UK?
This ODI match takes place at the Seat Unique Riverside in Chester-le-Street, Durham and kicks off on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. local time (BST).
England vs. West Indies predicted XIs, team news
Harry Brook led England to their first ODI series victory at home, and he would look to repeat the same performance in the T20I leg as well. England has retained most of their players for the T20I series. Phil Salt, who was in India for the Indian Premier League final, will not join the squad for the three-match series as he is on paternity leave. The other wicketkeeper that has been included is Tom Banton; Jamie Smith, who performed in the last ODI match, has replaced Salt.
The 35-year-old spin bowling allrounder Liam Dawson has been included in the squad. The other pace bowling all-rounder, Jamie Overton, is set to miss the series after he suffered a finger injury in the first ODI match, allowing Matthew Potts to get a chance in the starting XI.
The home team will be without key pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who have been ruled out with injury. Luke Wood was added as a replacement for Archer. Adil Rashid has been included as the single full-time spinner in the squad, and his experience in the English conditions provides much-needed help for England.
England predicted XI: Brook (c), Duckett, Banton (wk), Dawson, Buttler, Bethell, Jacks, Potts, Rashid, Carse, Mahmood.
West Indies will look to change their fortunes in the shortest format after opting for Shai Hope as their regular captain for the white ball tournaments. The T20I squad of the West Indies comprises a full-strength list of players as compared to the ODI leg. Jason Holder and Andre Russell have been included in the squad. Holder will play his first match after missing in action since February 2024.
Brandon King and Johnson Charles will take the charge as the opening pair, whereas skipper Shai Hope, alongside Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, and Roston Chase, will handle the middle-order responsibilities. Romario Shepherd will join the squad for the T20I leg after completing the IPL tournament on Tuesday.
The pace bowling unit features Alzarri Joseph and Matthew Forde as the full-time pacers apart from Holder. Along with them, the squad also features two spinners, Akeal Hossein and Gudakesh Motie.
West Indies predicted XI: King, Charles, Lewis, Hope (c & wk), Rutherford, Motie, Shepherd, Chase, Joseph, Holder, Russell.
West Indies tour of England 2025 schedule
All times BST
ODI Matches
- First ODI: England won by 238 runs
- Second ODI: England won by 3 wickets
- Third ODI: England won by 7 wickets
T20I Matches
- First T20I: June 6, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, 6:30 p.m.
- Second T20I: June 8, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, 2:30 p.m.
- Third T20I: June 10, Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 6:30 p.m.