LEICESTER, England — England Ladies emphatically clinched the ODI collection in opposition to West Indies Ladies with a 143-run thrashing on Wednesday at Grace Street, fueled by twin centuries from openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont.
The dominant show left little question because the hosts posted a mammoth 366 for six — their sixth-highest complete in ODI historical past — earlier than dismantling the guests for 223 in 45.4 overs.
The end result offers England an unassailable 2-0 lead within the best-of-three collection, with the ultimate match scheduled for Saturday.
Century membership: Jones and Beaumont rewrite the document books
Having received the toss and opted to bat, England wasted no time asserting themselves. Jones and Beaumont unleashed a batting masterclass, racing to 70 with out loss in simply 5 overs, peppering the boundary ropes with precision and energy. Collectively, they posted a shocking 202-run opening partnership — their second double-century stand, making them solely the second pair in ladies’s ODI historical past to realize such a feat, alongside Australia’s Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry.
Jones, the eventual Participant of the Match, was practically dismissed on 43 when a miscued probability was spilled at level by debutant Realeanna Grimmond — a pricey miss for the guests. From there, she shifted into overdrive, mentioning her half-century in 41 balls and punishing Jannillea Glasgow with three consecutive boundaries within the twentieth over.
She reached her century with a crisp drive via additional cowl off Karishma Ramharack within the twenty seventh over, ultimately departing for a scintillating 129 off 98 deliveries, together with 20 fours.
Relentless momentum: England surge regardless of late wickets
Beaumont’s innings was much less explosive however no much less efficient. Her composed 106 anchored the innings and maintained strain on an more and more weary West Indies bowling assault. After Jones’s dismissal, Emma Lamb added gas to England’s momentum with a brisk 55 from 45 balls, sharing a 71-run stand with Beaumont earlier than the latter fell within the thirty eighth over.
Although Ramharack (2-57) and Alleyne (2-52) grabbed late wickets to sluggish the scoring, Sophia Dunkley ensured a punishing end with a 19-ball 31 that pushed England properly previous the 350-mark.
West Indies falter in chase regardless of Grimmond’s courageous debut
Dealing with a frightening goal of 367 with out the management and batting prowess of captain Hayley Matthews (shoulder damage) and opener Qiana Joseph (sickness), West Indies had been all the time up in opposition to it. However they started with admirable intent, as Grimmond and Zaida James placed on 37 for the primary wicket.
Grimmond, making her debut rather than Matthews, showcased promise and poise, notching a half-century off 64 balls and holding England’s bowlers trustworthy. Nevertheless, her dismissal on 53 — caught at lengthy on trying an enormous hit off Linsey Smith — triggered a downward spiral.
With wickets falling often — together with the important thing scalps of Shemaine Campbelle (6), Stafanie Taylor (20), and Glasgow (44) — the chase unraveled quickly. A cluster of wickets within the center overs lowered the guests to 154 for seven, successfully ending their hopes of a comeback.
Capsey leads the cost as England wraps up decisively
England’s bowling assault utilized fixed strain. Alice Capsey was the decide of the lot, ending with 3 for 41, whereas Smith (2 for 27) and Lauren Filer (2 for 44) delivered well timed breakthroughs. Although the West Indies tail confirmed flashes of resistance — with Cherry-Ann Fraser (24), Claxton (18), and Ramharack (15 not out) providing late cameos — the end result was by no means doubtful.
With the collection already determined, England will head into Saturday’s finale brimming with confidence. For the West Indies, the absence of their captain uncovered vulnerabilities in each management and depth. However Grimmond’s encouraging debut and Glasgow’s spirited knock provided glimmers of hope because the Caribbean facet seems to regroup.
