Final result
England won by 3 wickets
Player of the match: JE Root
Result · One-Day Internationals
West Indies vs England
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 173Chase success · 53%POTM · JE Root
Match preview & overview
Root's unbeaten 166 carries England home against West Indies in Cardiff
England beat West Indies Cricket by 3 wickets at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on 1 June 2025. West Indies posted 308 all out, a total considerably above the ground's average first-innings score of 173 across 136 matches. England lost 7 wickets in the chase but Joe Root's unbeaten 166 off 139 balls carried them to 312/7 and the Player of the Match award. England won the toss and chose to field, a call that proved correct given the ground's chase success rate of 53 per cent and a toss-field preference of 68 per cent at this venue.
West Indies built their innings steadily. After a controlled powerplay of 56/1, their middle-overs phase produced 171 runs for just 3 wickets across overs 11 to 40. The death saw the innings accelerate for a further 81 runs, though they lost 6 wickets doing so as England's bowlers clawed something back in the final ten overs.
England's reply was aggressive from the start. Their powerplay of 78/2 outpaced the ground's average of 46 runs, and although they lost wickets regularly through the middle overs (167 runs, 3 wickets), Root provided the continuity the innings required. The last phase cost England 2 more wickets but yielded 67 runs, enough to see them home with the target passed at 312/7.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff — 136-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2005–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
136
T20 matches hosted
173
Avg 1st-innings score
158
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
69%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Root's 166* rescues England chase
Joe Root scored 166 not out off 139 balls to be named Player of the Match. England needed 309 to win and, despite losing 7 wickets in the chase, Root's innings held the innings together throughout. It was the decisive contribution of the afternoon.
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West Indies posted an above-par 308 all out
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England's powerplay outpaced the venue average
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Toss preference at Cardiff paid off
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England's head-to-head edge confirmed
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top England batter markets may favour Root given his 166* in this fixture and his record at the ground across formats.
- At a venue where first-innings averages sit around 173, totals over 300 are rare enough that innings runs markets could be worth monitoring when conditions look batting-friendly.
- The ground's 53 per cent chase success rate suggests outright result lines at Cardiff tend to be closer than at many other venues, which may compress margins between the teams.
- West Indies' death-overs phase returned 81 runs but also 6 wickets; bowling-related markets in the final ten overs could reflect that volatility.
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Frequently asked
Questions about West Indies vs England
What was the result of England vs West Indies at Cardiff on 1 June 2025?
England beat West Indies Cricket by 3 wickets at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. West Indies posted 308 all out and England reached their target of 309, finishing on 312/7.
Who won Player of the Match in the England vs West Indies ODI at Cardiff?
Joe Root was named Player of the Match. He scored 166 not out off 139 balls, an innings that effectively won the game for England as they chased down 309 with 7 wickets down.
Where can I watch England vs West Indies ODIs in the UK?
England home ODIs are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription. Check Sky Sports' schedule for coverage times ahead of each fixture.
What is the head-to-head record between England and West Indies in ODIs?
Across 120 ODI meetings, England have won 66 to West Indies' 41, with 13 no-results. England have won four of the last five meetings between the sides, all in 2025.
What is Sophia Gardens Cardiff like for batting?
Sophia Gardens averages a first-innings score of 173 across 136 matches, making 308 a well-above-par total. Teams elect to field first in 68 per cent of games here, and chasers win approximately 53 per cent of the time. The powerplay tends to yield around 46 runs on average.
What was West Indies' recent form coming into this match?
West Indies arrived at Cardiff having beaten Pakistan and Ireland in 2025 but having lost twice to Ireland and suffering a no-result in that series. They had also lost to England in their previous bilateral encounter earlier in 2025.
Photo credits (1)
- Jason Roy — photo by Joeyjackets, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source