England completed a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series triumph over the West Indies, prevailing in a rain-affected final match at Taunton. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s outstanding performance, with 57* runs off 33 balls, propelled England to a nine-wicket victory based on the DLS method. The West Indies were unable to secure a win throughout the series, encompassing both T20Is and ODIs.
England saw Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley open the innings, with Amy Jones moved down the batting order and Tammy Beaumont rested. Dunkley scored 26 from 21 balls before being dismissed, setting the stage for Sciver-Brunt to guide England to a target of 107 runs in 10.5 overs.
Alice Capsey, batting at number three, contributed an unbeaten 20 off 11 balls as England reached 109 for 1. This performance sealed their victory and series win. The match was shortened to 21 overs per side following a five-hour rain delay.
The West Indies, after being put in to bat, struggled early on. Kate Cross took Realeanna Grimmond’s wicket early on, and Em Arlott quickly took two more, putting the West Indies at 4 for 3. Qiana Joseph and Aaliyah Alleyne made significant contributions, with Joseph scoring 34 and Alleyne adding 27 off 18 balls. Sarah Glenn took three vital wickets after the rain delay.
The game was significantly disrupted by rain, with a five-hour interruption. After the resumption, Glenn and Charlie Dean bowled effectively. Dean got a wicket by stumping Shemaine Campbelle.
Glenn also dismissed Shabika Gajnabi and Joseph, while Lauren Filer and Alice Davidson-Richards contributed effectively in the field.
England’s rotation strategy included the inclusion of Glenn and Dean, allowing Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith to rest. Arlott, who missed the last ODI, had a impactful performance. The victory emphasized England’s depth, and the West Indies left the tour without a single victory.