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England Women are all set to welcome West Indies Women for the much-anticipated ODI series following their dominant display in the recently concluded T20I leg. England showcased complete supremacy in the shortest format, securing a 3-0 clean sweep over the visitors.
England aim to continue winning momentum
The upcoming ODI series marks a fresh chapter for England, as they step onto the field under the new leadership of seasoned all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt. With the momentum firmly on their side, the hosts will aim to replicate their T20I success and further assert their dominance in the 50-over format. The team boasts a strong blend of youth and experience, and the management will be keen to assess squad depth ahead of future ICC events.
West Indies eye redemption in ODIs
On the other hand, West Indies Women will be desperate for a turnaround. After being outplayed in all departments during the T20Is, the ODI series offers them a chance to regroup and bounce back. With pride and rankings on the line, the Caribbean side will look to bring their A-game and challenge the home team in a format where they have historically performed better.
England’s top-choice playing XI for the WODI series against West Indies
1. Tammy Beaumont
- Role: Opening Batter
- Strength: Technically sound, high ODI temperament
- Expectations: Beaumont will be key to giving England solid starts. With her vast experience and ability to pace her innings, she is expected to anchor the innings while letting others play around her. Her ability to counter both pace and spin will be crucial against the West Indies attack, especially in the powerplay.
2. Emma Lamb
- Role: Opening Batter, Part-time Off-spinner
- Strength: Aggressive strokeplay, useful with the ball
- Expectations: Emma Lamb is expected to bring energy and intent at the top. Her aggressive nature could help England maximize the first 10 overs. If pitches assist spin, her off-spin could offer a useful bowling option, providing depth and balance to the side.
3. Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain)
- Role: Middle-order Batter, Seam-bowling All-rounder
- Strength: World-class all-rounder, calm leadership
- Expectations: Sciver-Brunt’s role will be multifaceted. With the bat, she’s expected to steady the middle order and accelerate when required. With the ball, she provides control and breakthroughs. As captain, her composed demeanor and tactical acumen will be crucial in close matches and player management.
4. Sophia Dunkley
- Role: Middle-order Batter
- Strength: Stroke-maker, flexible batting role
- Expectations: Dunkley is expected to play the role of a dynamic middle-order aggressor. She can shift gears quickly and target spinners effectively. If England lose early wickets, she must absorb pressure; if they’re cruising, she’ll need to accelerate and convert starts into match-winning contributions.
5. Alice Capsey
- Role: Batting All-rounder (off-spin)
- Strength: Fearless batting, quick off-breaks
- Expectations: Capsey’s youthful confidence makes her a potential game-changer. She’ll be expected to attack from ball one and can fill in crucial overs in the middle with her spin. England will look to her to break partnerships and bring energy in the field.
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6. Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Strength: Agile behind the stumps, handy finisher
- Expectations: Jones will be vital both behind the stumps and in the lower-middle order. She’ll be expected to stabilize the innings if there’s a collapse or finish with aggression. Her sharp glovework can prove decisive against West Indies’ power-hitters and spinners.
7. Charlie Dean
- Role: Off-spin Bowler, Lower-order Batter
- Strength: Economical bowler, smart variations
- Expectations: Dean will play a key role in the middle overs to stem the flow of runs and pick up wickets. She’s consistent and has grown into a dependable performer. England will rely on her to handle pressure and outfox the West Indies batters with flight and subtle changes.
8. Sarah Glenn
- Role: Leg-spin Bowler
- Strength: Wicket-taking leggie, aggressive mindset
- Expectations: Glenn will be tasked with breaking partnerships and applying pressure during middle overs. Her leg-spin offers variety and attacking options. She’ll be key to controlling big hitters and could be used tactically depending on matchups.
9. Kate Cross
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strength: Consistency, leadership with the ball
- Expectations: Cross is expected to lead the pace attack with her disciplined lines and clever use of swing and seam. She’s often the go-to bowler during crunch moments and will play a big role both with the new ball and at the death.
10. Mahika Gaur
- Role: Left-arm Fast Bowler
- Strength: Bounce and swing, height advantage
- Expectations: Gaur adds variety to the attack with her left-arm pace. She is expected to use her height to extract bounce and create angles that trouble the West Indies batters. England will hope she can strike early and build pressure with the new ball.
11. Lauren Bell
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strength: Seam movement, deceptive pace
- Expectations: Bell will be crucial in building pressure alongside Cross and Gaur. Her ability to move the ball off the seam and extract extra bounce makes her a threat. England expects her to strike at key intervals and maintain control during powerplays and middle overs.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
