The opening match of the West Indies Women’s tour of England 2025 took place on May 21, 2025, at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. This was a night T20 International, starting at 18:30 local time, with the game scheduled in two sessions separated by a 20-minute interval.
The 1st T20I set the tone for the series between England Women and West Indies Women. Both teams came into the match with strong recent performances; England Women had won three of their last five games.
WI W vs ENG W 1st T20 Match Details
- Series: West Indies Women Tour of England 2025
- Match: WI-W vs ENG-W 1st T20
- Teams: England Women vs West Indies, Women
- Date: 21 May 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM 05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
WI W vs ENG W 1st T20 Live Streaming:
- In India: There is no live TV broadcast available for this match. The exclusive live streaming rights are held by the Fancode app and website. Fans can watch the match live by downloading the FanCode app on their mobile or streaming via their website.
- In the UK: The match will be available on TNT Sports 2 and also via bet365’s Sports Live Streaming service.
- In the Caribbean, Rush TV will broadcast the match live.
- In South Africa: SuperSport will cover the series.
- In Pakistan: The match will be available on Tapmad.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tapmad, a streaming service in Pakistan, has secured the rights to broadcast the West Indies Tour of Ireland 2025, including the Ireland vs West Indies ODI matches.
Live Streaming Link: England W vs West Indies, W
Live Score Info:
Live score coverage of the England Women vs West Indies, Women 1st T20 match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: England W vs West Indies W
Playing XI:
England named a strong squad led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, featuring key players such as Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and emerging talents like Alice Capsey and Issy Wong.
West Indies Women, captained by Hayley Matthews, included experienced players like Shemaine Campbelle (wicketkeeper), Afy Fletcher, and young prospects like Jahzara Claxton and Realeanna Grimmond.
The 1st T20I between England Women and West Indies Women at Canterbury was a thrilling encounter that highlighted the growing competitiveness and skill in women’s cricket. The match not only provided exciting cricket but also set up an engaging series ahead, with both teams eager to claim the series win on English soil.