England Women Complete ODI Series Sweep Against West Indies

England Women Achieve Series Victory

On June 8, in Taunton, England Women showcased a remarkable performance, securing a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series against the West Indies, as reported by ICC.

After winning the toss, England chose to field first, successfully dismissing the West Indies for just 106 runs in a rain-affected match that was limited to 21 overs per side.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a half-century, guiding her team to a swift victory by chasing down the target in only 65 balls, finishing with nine wickets remaining.

Sciver-Brunt expressed satisfaction with the series conclusion, acknowledging the challenges posed by the rain in Taunton. She mentioned, “We wanted to have a bit more opportunity in the middle, but bowling first and the rain didn’t help that,” as quoted by ICC.

This series marked Sciver-Brunt's first as captain after Heather Knight stepped down in March. She emphasized the significance of experimenting with player combinations ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in India, which begins on September 30.

“We are looking at different combinations and trying things out. We need to gather information to explore our options closer to the World Cup,” she stated.

She also noted, “It’s encouraging to see that everyone who has been given a chance has stepped up.”

Following a brief break, the players will return to domestic cricket, gearing up for the World Cup in India.

The tournament will feature eight teams, including England, who will face off against defending champions Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and hosts India.

As one of the favorites, England enters the competition after finishing as runners-up in the last edition held in 2022.