Cricket Match Highlights | West Indies tour of England 2025   (3rd ODI) – 03 June: Jamie Smith Blasts Rapid 64 as England Clinch Series with Dominant 7-Wicket Win Over West Indies at The Oval.

ENG vs WI (3rd ODI) – Highlights  

England sealed a commanding 7-wicket victory over West Indies in the third and final ODI at The Oval on June 3, 2025, securing the series 3-0 in clinical fashion. The chase, adjusted to a 246-run target via the DLS method, was headlined by a scintillating innings from rising star Jamie Smith, who hammered 64 off just 28 deliveries, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Opting to bat first in a 40-over-per-side contest due to a rain interruption, West Indies posted 251/9, riding on notable contributions from Sherfane Rutherford (70 off 71) and an explosive lower-order cameo from Gudakesh Motie (63 off 54). Alzarri Joseph also added valuable runs with a quickfire 41 off 29 balls, helping the visitors recover from a precarious 121/6.

England’s bowlers were clinical throughout the innings, maintaining pressure and picking up timely wickets. Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3/40 in his full quota of 8 overs, showcasing his craft against the middle order. Saqib Mahmood (2/48), Brydon Carse (2/57), and Matthew Potts (2/51) supported Rashid effectively, each chipping in with breakthroughs to dismantle West Indies’ top and lower order.

In response, England’s top order fired with precision and aggression. Openers Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett set the tone with a blistering 93-run opening stand inside seven overs. Smith, continuing his ascent in international cricket, unleashed an onslaught of 10 fours and 3 sixes, scoring at an incredible strike rate of 228.57. His fearless strokeplay neutralized West Indies’ pace attack and forced the visitors onto the back foot from the outset.

Duckett anchored the innings with a fluent 58 off 46 balls, adding stability after Smith’s departure. Joe Root, who was later named Player of the Series for his consistent batting across all three games (267 runs in the series), contributed 44 off 49 deliveries. Though he fell with just 46 runs remaining, Harry Brook (26* off 36) and Jos Buttler (41* off 20) guided England home with 62 balls to spare, highlighting the depth and power of England’s batting lineup.

For the West Indies, Gudakesh Motie (1/74) and Roston Chase (1/19) managed to claim wickets, but the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain England’s firepower. Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales were particularly expensive, conceding over 8 runs per over with no success.

This win caps off a dominant ODI series for England, who outclassed West Indies in all departments—batting, bowling, and fielding. While the West Indies showed glimpses of individual brilliance, including Rutherford’s resilience and Motie’s fighting knock, their inconsistency and lack of penetration with the ball cost them dearly.

As England looks ahead to the upcoming home summer with confidence, the emergence of Jamie Smith and the enduring excellence of Joe Root provide encouraging signs. Meanwhile, the West Indies will need to regroup, reassess their strategies, and address concerns in their top order and bowling attack ahead of future assignments.

England vs West Indies Scoreboard 

West Indies – 251/9 (40.0)

England  – 246/3 (29.4)

Result – England won by 7 wickets (Match reduced to 40 overs due to rain, DLS target 246)

Player of the match – Jamie Smith

Player of the series – Joe Root

Joe Root

ENG vs WI Playing XIs 

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