England secured a 3-0 series victory over the West Indies in the ODI series, concluding with a rain-affected match at Taunton. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s impressive performance, scoring 57* runs off 33 balls, guided England to a nine-wicket win under the DLS method. The West Indies faced a series of losses, failing to win any of the six matches played, including the T20Is.
England’s opening partnership was led by Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley, while Amy Jones was moved down the batting order, and Tammy Beaumont was rested. Dunkley scored 26 off 21 balls, with Sciver-Brunt driving England towards the 107-run target in 10.5 overs.
Alice Capsey, promoted to No. 3, contributed an unbeaten 20 off 11 deliveries, propelling England to 109 for 1, thus winning the match and the series. The game was affected by a five-hour rain delay, which shortened the match to 21 overs per side.
After being sent in to bat, the West Indies struggled with early wickets. Kate Cross dismissed Realeanna Grimmond in the opening over, and Em Arlott took two further wickets, leaving the visitors at 4 for 3.
Qiana Joseph and Aaliyah Alleyne made valuable contributions, with Joseph scoring 34 and Alleyne hitting 27 off 18 balls. Sarah Glenn took three important wickets after the rain delay.
The game was significantly affected by a five-hour rain break after 12.3 overs, with West Indies at 43 for 3. Glenn and Dean played well after the resumption, Dean stumping Shemaine Campbelle.
Glenn dismissed Shabika Gajnabi and Joseph. Lauren Filer and Alice Davidson-Richards made key contributions in the field.
England’s rotation plan gave Glenn and Dean an opportunity to play, while Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith were rested. Arlott made a key contribution after missing the last ODI. The victory highlighted England’s strong performance and the West Indies ended the tour without a win.