The third and final T20I between England Women and West Indies Women is set to unfold on May 26, 2025, at the iconic County Ground in Chelmsford, beginning at 07:00 PM IST. With the home side already clinching the series 2–0, England will be aiming to complete a clinical whitewash, while West Indies will be eager to restore some pride and gain momentum ahead of the ODI series.
In the series opener, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews put on a captain’s show, crafting a magnificent unbeaten century—100 off 67 balls—that lifted her side to a fighting total of 146 for 7. However, with minimal support from her teammates—Mandy Mangru’s 17 being the next-best score—Matthews’ solo brilliance wasn’t enough. England’s bowlers kept things tight, with Lauren Bell (2 for 29) and Linsey Smith (1 for 18) leading the way. England’s reply was composed and authoritative. Sophia Dunkley orchestrated the chase with a fluent 81* off 56 balls, and skipper Heather Knight chipped in with an unbeaten 43 as England sealed the victory by 8 wickets with 21 balls to spare.
In the second T20I, West Indies opted for experience, bringing in seasoned campaigners Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle in place of Realeanna Grimmond and Jannillea Glasgow. However, the tactical change failed to bear fruit, as the visitors could muster only 81/9 in their 20 overs. Shemaine Campbelle top-scored with 26 off 36 deliveries, while England’s Emily Arlott dazzled with a spell of 3 for 14. Nat Sciver-Brunt then guided England’s chase effortlessly, smashing an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls as the hosts cruised to a nine-wicket win. Zaida James was the only West Indian bowler to strike, dismissing Danni Wyatt-Hodge with figures of 1/12 from her two overs.
Head-to-Head Record:
Total T20I Matches: 31
England Wins: 21
West Indies Wins: 9
Tied: 1
West Indies last tasted victory against England during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dubai, proving their capacity to pull off upsets. England, however, have asserted dominance in the ongoing series, winning both matches in convincing fashion.
Where to Watch: England vs West Indies – 3rd T20I
📍 Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2025
🕖 Time: 07:00 PM IST
Broadcast Details – England:
TV Broadcast: Sky Sports
Radio Commentary: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Digital Clips & Highlights: BBC Sport website and app
Broadcast Details – India:
Live Streaming:Sony Liv App & FanCode
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
🏏 Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
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 Women’s Cricket Team
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:
1st T20I – May 21 – Canterbury – 11:00 PM – England won by 8 wickets
2nd T20I – May 23 – Hove – 11:05 PM – England won by 9 wickets
3rd T20I – May 26 – Chelmsford – 07:00 PM
ODI Series:
1st ODI – May 30 – Derby – 05:30 PM
2nd ODI – June 4 – Leicester – 05:30 PM
3rd ODI – June 7 – Taunton – 03:30 PM
