West Indies Master vs England Master Prediction and Betting Tips
Mark your calendars—on February 27, 2025, the West Indies Masters will take on the England Masters in the International Masters League (IML) 2025, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. It should be a thrilling match, because both sides flaunt cricketing icons, anxious to demonstrate that they still have it in them.The West Indies Masters have so far played one game in the tournament, winning it against the Australia Masters. The England Masters, meanwhile, have lost both their matches, to the India Masters and the Sri Lanka Masters. That puts West Indies Masters up on points in the table, while England Masters are still searching for their first win.
West Indies Master vs England Master Prediction: West Indies Master to win
Key Stats
- West Indies Masters won 1 out of their first match.
- England Masters won 0 out of their first matches
- West Indies Masters successfully chase 217 runs against Australia Masters.
Match Prediction: Based on present form and momentum, the West Indies Masters should win it. With a batting order that boasts in-form players such as Lendl Simmons and Dwayne Smith, and a bowling attack led by Ashley Nurse and Ravi Rampaul, the team is both balanced and formidable. England Masters will have to improve their game several notches, and hope that old hands such as Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen can turn the tide.
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
This is the first encounter between the West Indies Masters and the England Masters in IML 2025, so there’s no recent head-to-head information.
Pitch Report
The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy pitch is reputed to favour batting, leading to high-scoring encounters. The previous match played here, suggesting it’s a good ground for batsmen. Because teams chasing have had success, the toss has become a crucial factor.
Results of the last two matches played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
India Masters vs England Master (24 Feb 2025) – India Masters won by 9 wickets
| England Masters | 132/8 |
| India Masters | 133/1 |
Australia Masters vs West Indies Masters (21 Feb 2025) – Mumbai Indians won by 4 wickets
| West Indies Masters | 220/3 |
| Australia Masters | 216/8 |
West Indies Masters preview
The West Indies Masters have a fearsome batting order, featuring Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons and Dwayne Smith, and the legendary Brian Lara at the helm. The bowling attack is no less formidable: Ravi Rampaul, Jerome Taylor, Ashley Nurse and others. After their latest win the players are brimming with self-assurance and the team is expected to remain unchanged.
Predicted XI:Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Brian Lara (c), Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wk), Ashley Nurse, Narsingh Deonarine, Ravi Rampaul, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Fidel Edwards.
England Masters preview
The England Masters are a seasoned bunch, featuring Maddy and other old hands such as Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, and captain Eoin Morgan. And their bowlers are Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom and Tim Bresnan.
Predicted XI: Phil Mustard (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Darren Maddy, Tim Bresnan, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom, Chris Tremlett, Stuart Meaker.
Player to watch: Jemimah Rodrigues (DC-W)
Lendl Simmons is in a great form. He made an unbeaten 94 runs in his last innings against the Australian Masters. His belligerent top-order batting lays the West Indies Masters a solid opening, and he is an essential component in this match-up.
