England, West Indies Start T20Is Amid Rain Threat

England and West Indies are set to begin a three-match T20I series at Chester-le-Street, with this match marking the return of T20Is to the venue after a two-year gap. England comes into the series after sweeping the ODIs 3-0 and is led by new white-ball captain Harry Brook. The Riverside Ground pitch typically provides a balance between batters and bowlers, with an average first-innings score of 131 and no team yet reaching 200 runs in T20Is. Teams chasing have shown a slight advantage at this venue. A 91% chance of rain could significantly impact play on match day. West Indies, bolstered by the return of Jason Holder and Andre Russell, are looking to bounce back from ODI defeats, while both sides are expected to adopt aggressive tactics.