England vs West Indies Preview & Prediction | First T20 International

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After sweeping the three match ODI series against West Indies, England now look to pick up where they left off as the two sides contest the first of three T20 internationals.

Date/time:

Venue: Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street, England

Weather: Dry with sunny intervals, a gentle breeze and 16c temperatures come the start of play. 

How to watch: USA – Willow TV / USA – Sky Sports

England vs West Indies prediction

West Indies should be a much improved and more dangerous team compared to what we saw from them in the ODI series. This is because their plethora of T20 superstars come into the fold such as Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd. England will miss IPL winner Phil Salt as he takes a period of paternity leave, whilst Jamie Overton has withdrawn from the squad.

This will be a significantly tougher challenge for England and the hosts perhaps don’t have an experienced name like Joe Root to guide them through like they do in 50-over cricket. With that in mind, it may prove a smart move to back West Indies to pick up their first win of this tour.

England vs West Indies tip: West Indies to win