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England Women are set to face West Indies Women in the second T20I at the County Ground in Hove, following a dominant win in the series opener.
Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, England displayed a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead. Their batting lineup, powered by Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight, looked in complete control, never allowing the West Indian bowlers to settle. With a well-balanced squad and home advantage, England will look to repeat their performance and clinch the series.
West Indies, on the other hand, were heavily reliant on captain Hayley Matthews, whose brilliant century was the lone highlight in an otherwise disappointing outing. The rest of the batting failed to fire, and their bowling lacked the bite to challenge England’s aggressive approach. As they head into the second clash, West Indies will need a complete team effort to bounce back. Improved support for Matthews and tighter bowling will be key if they hope to level the series.
West Indies Women tour of England 2025: 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: May 23, 11:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm GMT
- Venue: County Ground, Hove
County Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at County Ground Hove usually offers a solid surface for batting, especially in the early stages. Batters who get set can play their shots with confidence thanks to the consistent bounce and pace. As the match progresses the pitch may slow down slightly which can bring spinners into the game. Chasing targets here isn’t always easy especially under lights. Overall it’s a fair pitch that rewards good shot selection and steady bowling.
ENG-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Mandy Mangru, Amy Jones
- Batters: Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey
- Bowlers: Lauren Bell, Afy Fletcher, Charlie Dean
ENG-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Natalie Sciver-Brunt (vc)
- Choice 2: Sophia Dunkley (c), Amy Jones (vc)
Also READ: Hayley Matthews’ century in vain as England Women dominate West Indies in 1st T20I
ENG-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Backups
Aaliyah Alleyne, Linsey Smith, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James
ENG-W vs WI-W Dream11 team for today’s match (May 23, 5:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
England Women: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Amy Jones (wk), Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Tammy Beaumont, Paige Scholfield, Sarah Glenn, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott
West Indies Women: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Jahzara Claxton, Realeanna Grimmond, Mandy Mangru, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
