- June 1, 2025
ENG-W vs WI-W (1st ODI) – Highlights
DERBY, May 30, 2025 — England Women launched their ODI series against West Indies Women in dominant fashion, cruising to a comprehensive 108-run victory at the County Ground in Derby. Powered by a magnificent 122-run knock from Amy Jones and a five-wicket masterclass by left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, the hosts asserted their authority in the first ODI of the series.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, England Women posted a daunting total of 345 for 6 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was spearheaded by Amy Jones, who produced a commanding 122 off 121 balls, laced with 15 boundaries and a six. The wicketkeeper-batter stitched a crucial 222-run partnership with opener Tammy Beaumont, who herself dazzled with a fluent 107 off 104 deliveries, including 8 fours and 4 sixes.
After the openers laid a solid platform, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed with a quickfire 52 off just 36 balls, maintaining the scoring momentum. Brief cameos from Alice Capsey (24 off 19) and Em Arlott (7* off 4) added late impetus to the innings, pushing England to a total that proved to be far out of West Indies’ reach.
West Indies’ bowlers toiled hard with limited success. Hayley Matthews was the pick of the attack, claiming 2 wickets for 49 runs in her 10 overs, while Afy Fletcher also picked up 2 wickets but went for 65 runs. The others—Fraser, Alleyne, and Ramharack—failed to significantly dent England’s progress.
Chasing a mammoth target of 346, the West Indies Women faltered despite a promising opening stand. Captain Hayley Matthews played a brisk knock of 48 off 47, peppering the boundary 10 times before falling to Em Arlott. The standout performance with the bat came from Qiana Joseph, who showed resilience with a well-compiled 62 off 74 balls.
However, the middle order collapsed under scoreboard pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Linsey Smith turned the screws with a devastating spell of left-arm spin, finishing with 5 wickets for just 36 runs in her 10 overs. She dismissed key batters including Zaida James, Shemaine Campbelle, Mandy Mangru, Jahzara Claxton, and Cherry-Ann Fraser, breaking the visitors’ backbone.
While Aaliyah Alleyne (44 off 46) and Jahzara Claxton (17 off 15) offered brief resistance, it was never enough to threaten the target. West Indies were eventually bowled out for 237 in 48.2 overs, falling short by a substantial margin.
The Player of the Match accolade rightly went to Amy Jones, not only for her match-defining century but also for her two catches behind the stumps that contributed to West Indies’ downfall.
With this emphatic win, England take a 1-0 lead in the ODI series and send a clear message of intent. The hosts showcased their batting depth, tactical bowling variety, and fielding sharpness, while the visitors will be eager to regroup and bounce back in the remaining matches.
England Women vs West Indies Women Scoreboard
England Women – 345/6 (50.0)
West Indies Women – 237/10 (48.2)
Result – England Women won by 108 runs
Player of the match – Amy Jones
Amy Jones
ENG-W vs WI-W Playing XIs
England Women | Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Amy Jones (wk), Lauren Bell, Sophia Dunkley, Em Arlott, Linsey Smith, Charlotte Dean, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont |
West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews (c), Mandy Mangru (wk), Shabika Gajnabi, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shemaine Campbelle, Cherry Ann Fraser, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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