ENG vs WI Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 3rd ODI match between England and West Indies?

The third and final ODI between England and the West Indies is set to take place on June 3 at the Kennington Oval, London. Though the series has already been won by the hosts, the Harry Brook-led side will be looking to seal the series 3-0 and move to the T20Is with huge confidence.

Both ODIs between the two sides have been high scoring fixtures with the first one being a one-sided encounter, where the West Indies team could not get close to the 401-run target set by the hosts and the second ODI was a high scoring thriller, where England went on to claim the series with the help of Joe Root who scored a match-winning century.

The Caribbean side had some great individual performances, like the one by Keacy Carty, but it was not enough to bring down the might of The Three Lions. As a result, the Shai Hope-led side will move on from the ODIs with a series loss. But, they would want to make the game a memorable one, and then focus on whatever lies ahead for them.

Hope & Co. would want all their players to perform consistently and get the desired result in the end. The West Indies are currently ninth in the ODI rankings, and a clean sweep could further ruin their chances of getting a direct qualification in the ODI World Cup 2027, which will make this game crucial from the said standpoint.

ENG vs WI Match Details

Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval is another two-paced track that offers some swing and seam movement for the pacers in the powerplay. However, as the ball gets older, the batter might capitalise on the even pace and bounce. Though there have been a mix of high and low totals on this wicket, the teams might prefer to bowl first and chase down totals to see how the surface reacts.

Head-To-Head record

ENG vs WI Predicted Playing 11s

England

Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

West Indies

Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Probable Best performers

Probable best batter: Joe Root

Joe Root has proven once again why he is regarded as one of the biggest legends in the game right now. Surpassing Eoin Morgan's tally, Root is now also the highest run-getter for England in the format, and he will be hoping to repeat the same performance to end the series on a confident mark.

Probable best bowler: Adil Rashid

The surface in Cardiff was a nightmare for the bowlers, but Adil Rashid, with all his experience, still showed his variations and wicket-taking ability on a pitch which was not giving him a lot of assistance. The 37-year-old leggie will be getting decent turn and bounce at Kennington Oval, which will make it even tougher for the batters to pick him.

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match

Scenario 1 

• England win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 60-80
• WI: 275-285
• England win the match

Scenario 2

• West Indies win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 80-90
• ENG: 300-335
• England win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.