Rain Halts Momentum as England Women Dominate West Indies in Taunton
It was all action and anticipation at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, where England Women faced off against West Indies Women in the third One Day International of the series. Having already sealed the series 2-0, England entered this final encounter with confidence, while the visitors were desperate to salvage some pride. However, despite a fiery start, the English weather had other plans.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and chose to bowl first under overcast skies—an astute decision that paid off immediately. The opening overs were a nightmare for the West Indies. Within just 3.3 overs, they found themselves teetering at 4 for 3. Kate Cross struck first, removing Realeanna Grimmond for a duck. Then came a lethal double from Em Arlott, who bowled Zaida James and trapped veteran Stafanie Taylor leg-before with two stunning deliveries.
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It was a blistering start from England’s bowlers—Cross and Arlott were relentless, moving the ball sharply and maintaining disciplined lines. Their accuracy and aggression left the West Indies visibly shaken, struggling to build momentum. Qiana Joseph and Shemaine Campbelle showed some resilience, stitching together a cautious but steady partnership to guide the score to 43 for 3 by the 12.3 over mark.
But just as the game looked to be settling into a rhythm, the skies opened up. Rain interrupted proceedings, forcing the players off the field and the groundstaff into action. Umbrellas popped up in the stands and the covers were firmly pinned down as hopes of a restart began to fade. The forecast didn’t offer much optimism, reminding everyone of a similar washout at this very ground when England hosted Pakistan last year.
Meanwhile, off the field, there was an update from the England camp—star spinner Sophie Ecclestone will be taking a short break from domestic cricket to focus on her mental and physical wellbeing. Having already missed this series with a knee injury, she’s now managing a quad niggle. Head coach Charlotte Edwards confirmed that the priority is her long-term health, especially with the upcoming series against India in mind.
Back to the match, and while play remains suspended, one can’t help but admire England’s commanding performance in the early exchanges. Their consistency with the ball, backed by sharp fielding and a clear tactical plan, continues to highlight the gap between the two sides. The West Indies, on the other hand, have looked disjointed throughout the series, with batting collapses and inconsistent bowling leaving them vulnerable.
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