England vs West Indies: Nat Sciver-Brunt hits speedy 50 to secure ODI series whitewash in rain-affected encounter

Nat Sciver-Brunt hit a speedy 50 as England comprehensively beat the West Indies by nine wickets (DLS method) in a rain-affected encounter to secure the ODI series whitewash at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.

After a five-hour rain delay, which saw the match reduced to 21 overs and England’s target set at a revised 106, the captain hit an unbeaten 57, which included nine boundaries, as she got her side over the line in just 10.5 overs.

Sophia Dunkley’s (26) was the only England wicket to fall after she was trapped leg-before by West Indies’ spinner Karishma Ramharack (1-31) in the sixth over, but it wasn’t enough to keep the hosts at bay.

Earlier, Kate Cross (1-15) and Em Arlott (2-15) combined to take three wickets in the first four overs, which saw the tourists collapse to 4-3 before posting 106-8 after being inserted by England.

West Indies continued to struggle with the bat as Sarah Glenn claimed 3-21, only a quickfire 27 from Aaliyah Alleyne lower down the order getting them to three figures.

More to follow.

Ecclestone to take break from domestic cricket

“England spinner Sophie Ecclestone will take a break from domestic cricket in order to manage a minor quad injury and prioritise her well-being.

“She remains available for selection for England Women’s upcoming series against India.

“England Women’s Head Coach Charlotte Edwards said: “Sophie has been managing a quad niggle over the past week but more importantly she wants to take a step back from cricket for a short period to look after herself.

“We’re totally behind that. We want to be able to select Sophie for the India series but the most important thing for her at the moment is that she feels in a better place.

“We all agree that a break now could be beneficial for her to achieve that.”

England Women’s white-ball fixtures vs West Indies

All times UK and Ireland; all games live on Sky Sports

T20 international series vs West Indies (May)

First T20I, Canterbury: England won by eight wickets
Second T20I, Hove: England won by nine wickets
Third T20I, Chelmsford: England won by 17 runs

One-day international series vs West Indies (May-June)

First ODI, Derby: England won by 108 runs
Second ODI, Leicester: England won by 143 runs
Third ODI: Saturday June 7 (11am) – Taunton

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