ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

England had a terrific day at the office against West Indies in the first T20I at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The hosts defeated the visitors by 21 runs in the opening T20I and will now head into the second match with utmost confidence. For West Indies, it is a do-or-die scenario, as one more loss and the series will be done and dusted.

Despite a long batting line-up, the West Indies failed to chase 188 on a good batting strip. None of their batters went on to score big. Opener Evin Lewis was the top scorer with 39, but none of the other batters got above 30, which resulted in their downfall. With the series on the line, West Indies will look to do better in the second T20I and get the better of the hosts to head into Southampton with a 1-1 scoreline.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the ENG vs WI Dream11 prediction.

ENG vs WI: Match Details

Date: 8th June 2025
Time: 7 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Bristol

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 36
WI won: 18
ENG won: 17
No Result: 1
Tied: 0

Although West Indies suffered defeat in the first match of the series, they still lead the head-to-head battle with 18 wins out of 36. England, on the other hand, have secured 17 victories, keeping the rivalry closely contested. One encounter between the two teams ended without a result due to persistent rain.

ENG vs WI, County Ground, Bristol, Pitch Report

The pitch at County Ground, Bristol, for the 2nd T20I between England and West Indies is expected to favor batters, offering good pace and bounce, allowing for free stroke play. Fast bowlers might find some assistance under lights, with extra movement early on, especially if cloud cover persists. As the game progresses, spinners could become influential in the middle overs as the pitch slows slightly, making variation key for bowlers. A competitive total on this surface would likely be around 170-180, ensuring an exciting contest between the two sides. Given England’s structured batting lineup and West Indies’ explosive hitters, the conditions could set up a high-scoring thriller.

Here are some key T20I stats for the County Ground, Bristol:

ENG vs WI Team News and Expected Playing XI

ENG Team News

• With Phil Salt on paternity leave after an impressive IPL season with RCB, Jamie Smith has stepped in as his replacement, opening alongside Ben Duckett in the previous match.
• Despite his low score of one run in the last game, Ben Duckett is expected to retain his spot in the playing eleven.
• Jos Buttler will continue batting at number three, a role he was accustomed to during his IPL stint with Gujarat Titans.
• England might consider bringing in Luke Wood or Saqib Mahmood to replace Matthew Potts, who struggled in the last match, conceding 48 runs in his four-over spell.

ENG Expected Playing XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts/Saqib Mahmood

WI Team News

• West Indies might opt to bring in Brandon King as an alternative to Johnson Charles if a change in the batting lineup is required.
• Alzarri Joseph, who conceded 51 runs in his four-over spell in the last game, could make way for another pace option.
• Matthew Forde is a strong contender to step in, adding fresh energy to the bowling attack if the team decides to rotate its pacers.

WI Expected Playing XI: 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

Who Will Win ENG vs WI 2nd T20I?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, England, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.

Where to watch ENG vs WI 2nd T20I?

The all-important clash between England and West Indies will take place on Sunday, June 8, at 7:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Sony Liv app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten channels.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
Batters: Evin Lewis, Harry Brook, Sherfane Rutherford, Ben Duckett
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Will Jacks, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jason Holder

C/VC Options- Jason Holder, Adil Rashid, Brandon King