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West Indies and England are set to clash in a three-match T20I series starting Friday, June 6, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.
The series follows the conclusion of their ODI encounter at The Oval earlier this week. After the England leg, the Windies will head back to Ireland, where they kicked off their white-ball tour last month, for another T20I series.
However, key players and staff, including Andre Russell, will be rested for the Ireland games.
Phil Salt is in blistering form and has been one of England’s most aggressive white-ball openers in recent months. He thrives in the powerplay, taking advantage of fielding restrictions with fearless strokeplay.
The betting tip is...
Top England Batter: Phil Salt
61 %
39 %
EnglandWest IndiesEngland's T20I squad is riding high after a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep over West Indies, capped by a seven-wicket win at The Oval on Tuesday. Jamie Smith's explosive 64 off 28 balls and Joe Root's consistent 44 runs were instrumental in the victory. Captain Harry Brook, who has rejuvenated the side since taking over in April 2025, praised the team's performance and emphasised the need for continued ruthlessness ahead of the upcoming T20 series.
The first T20I against West Indies is scheduled for Friday, June 6, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The squad is expected to feature a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents. While the official T20I squad announcement is awaited, players like Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley, who have shown promise in recent matches, could be in contention.
England's schedule following the West Indies series includes a five-Test series against India, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
The team will aim to maintain its momentum and build on its recent successes as it prepares for these upcoming challenges.
Predicted Lineup: Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood
West Indies have named a 15-man squad for the T20I series against England, featuring the return of senior all-rounders Andre Russell and Jason Holder. This series marks Shai Hope's first outing as full-time T20I captain, having taken over the white-ball leadership from Rovman Powell. The squad will only feature Russell, Brandon King, and Roston Chase for the England leg, as all three will miss the Ireland series.
Russell’s absence for the Ireland games is believed to be due to his MLC commitments with LA Knight Riders, while King has taken leave and Chase has also been replaced. Nicholas Pooran has been rested from both series.
Jyd Coolie, a standout from the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, has been called up to replace Chase, and Keacy Carty will step in for King for the Ireland leg.
West Indies will field their strongest XI against England before making squad changes for Ireland.
Predicted Lineup: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
England come into the T20I series full of confidence after a dominant ODI whitewash. They’re fielding a strong XI with in-form batters like Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, and have the bowling depth to challenge West Indies in northern conditions that often favour seamers.
West Indies, while dangerous and packed with firepower—Russell, Powell, Hetmyer, and Holder—tend to struggle with consistency in English conditions. With several players only available for the England leg and Nicholas Pooran absent, their middle-order stability may be tested.
