Ruthless England demolish West Indies to claim series win

5 Jun 2025 • 3:52 AM MYT
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  • England defeated West Indies by 143 runs in Leicester, securing the ODI series with one match remaining.
  • Amy Jones (129 off 76 balls) and Tammy Beaumont (106) both scored centuries for the second consecutive game, setting a strong foundation for England's victory.
  • England set a target of 367 runs, which proved too challenging for West Indies, especially with the absence of star player Hayley Matthews due to a shoulder injury.
  • Realeanna Grimmond made a half-century on her ODI debut, but West Indies struggled to maintain momentum, losing their final six wickets for 69 runs.
  • Alice Capsey starred with three wickets, and Kate Cross picked up her 100th ODI wicket, contributing to West Indies' collapse and England's dominant win.

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