Anticipation runs high as England Women gear up to face West Indies Women in the opening T20I of the much-anticipated white-ball series, which includes three T20Is followed by three ODIs.
The first T20I is scheduled for May 21 at 11:00 PM IST, and will be hosted at the historic St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.
A New Era for England
This series marks the beginning of a new chapter for England Women, under the fresh leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt and newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.
With the T20 World Cup and a challenging India tour approaching, this series offers England a crucial opportunity to rebuild and gain momentum.
Key updates:
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Emily Arlott receives her maiden call-up after a stellar domestic season.
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Issy Wong returns to the squad after impressive performances on the A tour of Australia.
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Sophie Ecclestone remains sidelined due to a lingering knee injury.
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Tammy Beaumont and Linsey Smith feature across both formats.
England’s last outing was during the Ashes (Jan–Feb 2025), where they suffered a 16-0 series defeat, prompting major leadership and coaching changes.
West Indies: Fresh Faces Amid Setbacks
The West Indies Women’s team enters the series facing personnel challenges:
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Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin are ruled out due to injuries.
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Jahzara Claxton and Realeanna Grimmond have been drafted in as promising uncapped players.
With Hayley Matthews at the helm and Shemaine Campbelle as vice-captain, the West Indies are determined to bounce back after missing World Cup qualification due to net run rate despite finishing level on points with Bangladesh.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total T20I Matches: 29
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England: 19 wins
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West Indies: 9 wins
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Tied: 1 match
West Indies’ most recent win over England came during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai, showing they have the potential to spring surprises.
Where to Watch: England vs West Indies – 1st T20I
📍 Venue:
The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 PM IST
For Fans in England:
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TV Broadcast: Sky Sports
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Radio Commentary: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
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Digital Clips: Available on BBC Sport website and app
For Fans in India:
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Live Streaming: Sony Liv App & FanCode
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TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
🏏 Squads
England:
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Emily Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
West Indies:
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
📅 Full Series Schedule (Timings in IST)
T20I Series:
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1st T20I – May 21 – Canterbury – 11:00 PM
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2nd T20I – May 23 – Hove – 11:05 PM
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3rd T20I – May 26 – Chelmsford – 07:00 PM
ODI Series:
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1st ODI – May 30 – Derby – 05:30 PM
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2nd ODI – June 4 – Leicester – 05:30 PM
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3rd ODI – June 7 – Taunton – 03:30 PM
