EPIC SHOWDOWN! England Women Seal Series Victory in Heart-Stopping Chelmsford Clash! India Tadkha

Match Preview: Series on the Line in Final Showdown

The 3rd T20I at Chelmsford on May 26, 2025 served as the series decider in this closely-fought contest between England Women and West Indies Women. With the series locked at 1-1, both teams entered this match with everything to play for at the County Ground, Chelmsford – a venue known for producing high-scoring encounters in women’s cricket.

Match Details

Date: May 26, 2025
Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
Time: 6:30 PM local (17:30 GMT)
Toss: West Indies won, elected to bat first
Series Situation: 3-match series tied 1-1
Weather: Clear skies, 18°C, light winds
Pitch Report: Hard surface with good bounce, 160-170 par score

First Innings: West Indies Post Competitive Total (152/7)

Powerplay (0-6 overs): 42/2

West Indies got off to a shaky start against England’s disciplined new-ball attack:

Hayley Matthews (12 off 9) fell early to Lauren Bell (1/22)
Sophie Ecclestone removed Stafanie Taylor (8 off 11) in the 5th over
Shemaine Campbelle (19* off 14) provided stability

Middle Overs (7-15): Recovery Phase (68/3)

The visitors rebuilt through:

Campbelle’s 34 off 28 balls (anchor role)
Chinelle Henry’s aggressive 29 off 22 (3 fours)
Ecclestone (2/18) and Sarah Glenn (1/24) kept things tight

Death Overs (16-20): Late Flourish (42/2)

West Indies finished strongly thanks to:

Aaliyah Alleyne’s unbeaten 25* off 14 (2 sixes)
Shamilia Connell’s 12* off 5 (last over blitz)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/30) the pick of England’s bowlers

Second Innings: England’s Chase (153/5 in 19.1 overs)

Powerplay (0-6): 47/2 – Early Wobbles

England lost both openers:

Danni Wyatt (9 off 7) to Karishma Ramharack (1/20)
Maia Bouchier (18 off 12) to Henry (1/25)
Heather Knight (22* off 16) steadied the ship

Middle Overs (7-15): Knight-Sciver Pivot (76/1)

The match turned during this phase:

Knight’s 48 off 34 (5 fours, 1 six)
Sciver-Brunt’s 39 off 29 (partnership of 82)
Afy Fletcher (1/26) bowled economically

Final Phase (16-20): Tense Finish

With 30 needed off 24:

Amy Jones (18* off 10) provided late impetus
Freya Kemp hit winning runs with 5 balls left
Henry (2/25) was WI’s standout bowler

Key Performances

England

Heather Knight (48 off 34) – Player of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt (39 & 2/30) – Crucial all-round show
Sophie Ecclestone (2/18) – Economic spell

West Indies

Shemaine Campbelle (34 off 28) – Top scorer
Chinelle Henry (29 & 2/25) – Valuable contributions
Aaliyah Alleyne (25* & 1/28) – Late fireworks

Turning Points

14th Over: Sciver-Brunt’s back-to-back boundaries off Fletcher shifted momentum
18th Over: Jones’ 14-run over against Connell sealed the chase
Powerplay Contrast: England’s 47/2 vs WI’s 42/2 proved decisive

Tactical Analysis

West Indies’ Missed Opportunities

Failed to capitalize on powerplay start
Middle-over slowdown (just 5 boundaries between overs 7-15)
Death bowling inconsistencies (14 wides conceded)

England’s Calculated Chase

Knight’s anchor role (48 at 141 SR)
Smart running (23 singles in middle overs)
Target-specific batting (never let RR climb above 9)

Series Impact

England win series 2-1 (after losing ODI leg)
Consolidates their No.2 T20I ranking
West Indies show improvement from 2024 performances

Player Ratings

England (8/10)

Knight: 9/10 (captain’s knock)
Sciver-Brunt: 8.5/10 (MVP performance)
Ecclestone: 8/10 (bowling control)

West Indies (6.5/10)

Henry: 8/10 (all-round effort)
Campbelle: 7/10 (top scorer)
Fletcher: 6/10 (economical but wicketless)

Post-Match Reactions

Heather Knight (ENG Captain):
“Proud of how we handled pressure situations. Nat’s partnership was crucial and our bowlers set it up well.”

Hayley Matthews (WI Captain):
“15-20 runs short but showed fight. Need to be sharper in field next time.”

Statistical Highlights

23: Wides bowled in match (14 by WI)
82: Partnership between Knight-Sciver (match-winning)
2-18: Ecclestone’s figures (best in match)
6: Number of bowlers used by England

What’s Next?

England: Prepare for Australia series in July
West Indies: Host New Zealand in August

Final Verdict

A professionally executed chase by England secured the series victory in front of a packed Chelmsford crowd. While West Indies showed glimpses of brilliance, their inconsistent middle overs and fielding lapses proved costly in this tightly-contested decider.

Final Scorecard:
WI: 152/7 (20) – Campbelle 34, Henry 29 | Ecclestone 2/18
ENG: 153/5 (19.1) – Knight 48, Sciver-Brunt 39 | Henry 2/25
Result: England won by 5 wickets (2.1 overs)
Series: England win 3-match series 2-1
Attendance: 6,214 (Capacity crowd)

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| Last updated: [27/05/2025]

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