Clean Sweep: England Women Outclass West Indies in Final ODI Showdown

3rd ODI between England Women and West Indies Women at Taunton on June 7, 2025

🏏 Match Overview

With a 2–0 lead in the series, England Women elected to bowl first under overcast skies—a strategy that paid dividends early. Intent on experimenting with their lineup ahead of upcoming competitions, captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt made multiple changes to the side.

West Indies Innings

The innings got off to a disastrous start: West Indies collapsed to 3 for 3 within the opening four overs, thanks to incisive bowling by Em Arlott and Kate Cross. Realeanna Grimmond, Zaida James, and Stafanie Taylor fell cheaply.

A brief stabilizing partnership between Qiana Joseph (34 off 44 balls) and Aaliyah Alleyne (27 off 18 balls) provided a glimmer of resistance. However, timely breakthroughs from Sarah Glenn, who claimed 3/21, and further pressure from Emma Arlott and Charlie Dean, halted the recovery

After a rain delay, West Indies resumed at 43/3, but struggled to the finish, reaching 106 for 8 in the allotted 21 overs under the DLS adjustment.

England Innings

Chasing a revised target of 107, England began with an aggressive opening partnership. Sophia Dunkley (26 off 21) set the tone before falling lbw . Then Nat Sciver‑Brunt, promoted to opener, unleashed an explosive cameo—57 off 33 balls*—ensuring the chase ended with 61 balls to spare Alice Capsey supported with a brisk 20* off 11.

In just 10.5 overs, England reached 109/1, sealing victory by nine wickets and completing the 3–0 series sweep.

🌟 Key Performers

Player of the Match: Sarah Glenn – A standout with 3 wickets for 21 runs, her performance turned West Indies’ momentum

Player of the Series: Amy Jones – Securely topping England’s batting charts with 251 runs, including two centuries in the first two ODIs

Nat Sciver‑Brunt – Led from the front as captain and opener, crafting the decisive unbeaten fifty.

Qiana Joseph & Aaliyah Alleyne – Offered some resistance for West Indies, but lacked sustained support

Weather & Conditions

Persistent rain led to a five-hour delay and reduction of the match to 21 overs per side, altering the game’s rhythm. Despite the weather, England’s discipline with ball and bat under pressure shone through.

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