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The England women’s team new era under skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt started on a bright note as the host blanked West Indies 3-0 in a Twenty20 International series after registering a 17-run win in the third match at County Ground in Chelmsford on Monday.
Chasing 145, West Indies was on course to pull off a consolatory win after England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series at Hove. However, left-arm spinner Linsey Smith triggered a collapse in the 17th over by nabbing Shabika Gajnabi and Jahzara Claxton off consecutive deliveries as West Indies could only manage 127 for eight in 20 overs after coasting at 109 for three.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews’ 71 off 54 balls was the only significant contribution from any of the visiting batters, and her dismissal in the 18th over, with 32 still needed for the win, was the final nail in the coffin.
Earlier, after being asked to bat, England rode on former skipper Heather Knight’s unbeaten 66 and Sciver-Brunt’s sedate 37 off 40 balls to post a serviceable 144 for five after being reduced to 21 for two inside five overs.
Matthews was also the star with the ball for West Indies, picking three for 32.
Following the T20Is, England and West Indies will lock horns in three ODIs, starting from May 30.
