ENG vs WI Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: Windies Tour of England 2025, 2nd T20I, June 8
Published on: Jun 7, 2025 7:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 10, 2025 10:39 am IST
The hosts, England, continued their merry run over the West Indies, extending it from the ODIs to the T20Is now. England defeated West Indies in the first T20I at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series. The two teams are now set for the second T20I, slated to take place on June 8th at the County Ground in Bristol. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd T20I, ENG vs WI at Bristol.
Win Probability: ENG vs WI
After a terrific 21-run victory over the visitors, West Indies, England will once again enter this contest with the favorite’s tag. The English bowlers were on point to defend a score of 188 in batting-friendly conditions against the long-tailing batting order of the West Indies. None of the Windies batters lasted long, as English bowlers kept chipping away with crucial breakthroughs every now and then and made the run chase tricky for the hosts. Heading into this contest with momentum on their side, England will once again start as favorites. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the ENG vs WI, 2nd T20I match.
WI: 44% win chance
ENG: 56% win chance
- Once again, the hosts will enter this contest as the favorites after winning the first T20I by 21 runs.
- West Indies need to win this game to keep the 3-match series alive.
- The boundary size in Bristol is small, so expect a high-scoring game.
Cricket Betting Tips for ENG vs WI- 2nd T20I
Jos Buttler to score Over 24.5
Veteran wicket-keeper batter is fresh off a brilliant 96 in the last game and had a brilliant run in the recently concluded IPL as well. Expect him to score well again in this match.
Ben Duckett to score Over 20.5
The southpaw missed out on a good score in the last game. Duckett will be opening the innings and can take advantage of small boundaries.
Evin Lewis to score Over 20.5
The left-hander will be opening the innings for the West Indies. He was the top scorer in the last game and will be a key figure at the top in this match as well.
Sherfane Rutherford to score Over 17.5
The West Indies southpaw will be batting at no 4 or 5 and will be looking to make a mark in this contest after getting out cheaply in the last game.
ENG vs WI Today’s Match Prediction
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs WI 2nd T20I match.
England will look to seal the series at Bristol
Jos Buttler’s 96 off 59 deliveries proved to be instrumental for England as they clinched the first T20I by 21 runs. Harry Brook surprised one and all by opting to bat first after winning the toss. With the trend to bowl first in T20Is now a norm worldwide, Harry’s decision did raise eyebrows, but in the end, it was worth it.
England didn’t get a fine start, as Ben Duckett was dismissed in the second over by Romario Shepherd for a solitary run. However, after the first wicket, Jamie Smith and Jos Buttler took control and stitched together a brilliant 79-run stand to take England’s score to 95 in 8 overs.
Once the two batters were dismissed, all other batters struggled and could manage only 188 on the board after losing 6 wickets. At one stage, when Jos Buttler and Jamie Smith were going berserk, it seemed 200 was in sight, but Windies bowlers had other ideas as they restricted the hosts to 188. Having taken a 1-0 lead already, the hosts will look to put an exclamation mark on the series with a win at Bristol in the second T20I.
West Indies will battle for survival in Bristol
West Indies, despite having a deep batting lineup, failed to chase England’s 188. The opening stand of Evin Lewis and Johnson Charles lasted for 20 balls. Skipper Shai Hope, who came to bat next, scored only 3 runs before Lewis tried to get going with a small partnership with Roston Chase.
Chase and Lewis’ stand lasted for 28 balls, and they put on 58 runs together for the fourth wicket. Once the partnership was broken by Jacob Bethell, who dismissed Evin Lewis, the Windies’ batting lineup couldn’t get going at all. They were 91 at the loss of 3 wickets when Lewis got dismissed and were reduced to 167 for the loss of 9 wickets in their quota of 20 overs.
A ridiculous collapse saw the West Indies go down in the first T20I, which they will look to avoid in the second T20I in Bristol. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips for England vs West Indies second T20I.
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 36
WI won: 18
ENG won: 17
No Result: 1
The two teams have collided 36 times against each other in the past. Despite losing the first T20I, West Indies still have the upper hand in head-to-head battles with 18 wins. England have won 17, whereas one match between the two sides ended in a no-result due to persistent rain.
Team Analysis: West Indies and England
How will the two teams, i.e., West Indies and England, fare in the 2nd T20I of the 3-match series? Let’s take a look.
West Indies (WI)
- More or less, West Indies might stick to the same eleven from the last game.
- If needed, Brandon King might get a go in this game, replacing Johnson Charles.
- Another change that can be considered is Alzarri Joseph making way for another pacer, Matthew Forde.
- Alzarri went for 51 in the last game from his quota of 4 overs.
Expected Starting 11
Johnson Charles/Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph/ Matthew Forde
England (ENG)
- England’s regular T20I opener, Phil Salt, has taken paternity leave after his successful campaign with RCB in the recently concluded IPL season.
- Salt has been replaced by young wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith, who opened the innings in the last game alongside Ben Duckett.
- Despite getting out cheaply in the last game for just one run, Ben Duckett will keep his place in the eleven.
- Jos Buttler will continue to bat at no 3 as he did in the recently concluded IPL season for Gujarat Titans.
- Luke Wood or Saqib Mahmood could come in as a replacement for Matthew Potts, who went for 48 from his quota of 4 overs in the last game.
Expected Starting 11:
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I between England and West Indies at County Ground, Bristol:
| Pitch Report | Weather Report |
|---|---|
| The surface generally favors batters, allowing stroke play. | Cool and breezy conditions, with temperatures around 15-18°C. |
| Pacers can extract extra bounce and movement, especially under lights. | Cloud cover expected, which could assist swing bowlers early on. |
| Spinners might come into play in the middle overs, as the pitch slows down. | No rain forecast, ensuring an uninterrupted match. |
| A score around 170-180 should be competitive. | Humidity levels moderate, making conditions comfortable for players. |
Toss Prediction
Cloud cover is once again expected, meaning typical English conditions. The County Ground in Bristol has small boundaries, which will tempt the captain to win the toss to have a go with the ball first and then chase later on. Therefore, winning the toss and chasing will be the right decision in this match.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I match between England and the West Indies will take place live on the Sony Liv App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Ten channels.
ENG vs WI: Today’s Match Predictions
After winning the first T20I, England will be riding high on confidence. The team will head into this contest with momentum on their side. West Indies needs a win here to remain in the hunt for the series. Expect a thriller of a contest between the two sides, but we still favor the hosts, England. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the 2nd T20I ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction contest.