England whitewash West Indies despite Hayley Matthews’ heroics in 3rd T20I

England Completed a dominant clean 3-0 sweep in the T20 International series (T20I) against Western IndiesEnsuring a victory in the third and last game in Chelmsford County. Despite a brilliant general performance of the Captain of the Western Indies Hayley MatthewsEngland’s consistent bowling at the bowel was finally too strong.

Heather Knight guides England to a competitive total

After winning the raffle, the Western Indies first chose. England recorded a competitive total of 144/5 in its 20 overs, anchored by an excellent entry of Heather Knight. The former captain hit Resilia, scoring 66 undefeated races of only 47 balls, with 7 four and six. She was skillfully supported by Natalie BisbillaWhich contributed 37 runs of 40 deliveries, and Amy JonesWho added a fast 22 of 17 balls. The bowling effort of the Western Indies was directed by Matthews, who was exceptional with 32 WICKETS figures for 32 races from their four overs. Jahzara Washton Also impressed, bar a wickt for only 15 races.

Western Indies fall short of 17 races

Persuring 145 for victory, the entries of the women of the Western Indies were largely a spectacle of a woman from her captain. Despite losing the starter Qiana Joseph For a gold duck for Lauren Bell In the first ball, Matthews launched a brave assault, scoring a magnificent 71 races of 54 balls, including 11 four and a six. However, the lack of substantial support of the other end hindered the persecution of the Western Indies. While Realenna Grimmond (15) and Shabika Gajnabi (14) They offered resistance to cards, English bowling players kept tight control.

The bowling of bowling of England was clinical, with the four main bowling players claiming two wicks each. Lauren Bell led the way with figures or 2/11 of his 4 overs, while Emily Arlott, Charlotte Dean and Liney Smith It also intervened with two wickts each, effectively stifling the score opportunities of the Western Indies. The constant pressure of England’s bowling players meant that despite Matthews’s brave efforts, Western Indies could only reach 127/8 in their 20 overs.

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The excellent general performance of Matthews (71 races and 3 wickts) earned him the game player award, bittersweet recognition given the defeat of his team. England’s victory assured a decisive 3-0 white series, after his 8 Wickt victory in the first T20i victory and 9 wickt in the second.

The approach now changes to the longest format, since both teams prepare for the 1st Odi, scheduled for Friday, May 30 in the county county, where the western Indies will seek to recover.

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