Summary

  • England beat West Indies by nine wickets (DLS method) to complete ODI series clean sweep

  • Sciver-Brunt makes 57 not out as opener

  • Windies made 106-8 off 21 overs after innings was interrupted by five-hour rain delay

  • Joseph scores 34 and Glenn takes 3-21

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary on BBC Sounds

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 7 June

    That's yer lot at Taunton as we finish a game that I really didn't think would reach a conclusion.

    Take a read of Ffion Wynne's report as England beat West Indies to complete and ODI series clean sweep.

    We're back tomorrow as England's men look to win their T20 series against the West Indies, that's at 14:30 BST from Bristol.

    Sciver-Brunt's team are next in action on 28 June when they face India at Trent Bridge in the first game of five-match series.

    See you soon!

    Media caption,

    Sciver-Brunt hits four to reach 50

  2. 'England in a good place'published at 18:57 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    England have got so many fast bowlers, we talk about the spinners and the spin options that England have, but they have so many fast bowlers that they can choose from.

    Em Arlott, in particular, she's been a gem of a player throughout this series. She has got the ball talking, a bit of pace behind her, but her slower balls have been fantastic.

    Up the top today, fantastic first over from her picking up two wickets.

    England are in a good place. I know we have spoken about the new era of English women's cricket, but for me, the manner in the way they're winning games is the most impressive thing.

  3. 'Everyone's put their hands up'published at 18:53 British Summer Time 7 June

    England batter Nat Sciver-Brunt is congratulated by team matesImage source, Getty Images

    England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt: "It has rained quite a few times in Taunton the last few years. A great way to finish the series, finish the way we wanted to. A happy group, I think.

    "Bowling first and then the rain doesn't make for an opportunity to bat longer, but we're looking at different people in different places, with the new ball as well, trying things out and trying for our best eleven.

    "Everyone who's been given the opportunity has put their hands up, it makes for some headaches for sure."

  4. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Sophia Dunkley got that opportunity at the top of the order to get time in the middle under her belt.

    The way she is playing and the little adjustment she's done with her technique is really paying off.

    I think West Indies will be disappointed with themselves.

    They have not been able to shutdown one side of the ground and they bowled both sides of the wicket.

  5. 'The youngers players have stepped up'published at 18:52 British Summer Time 7 June

    West Indies captain Shemaine Campbelle: "Me and Qiana [Joseph] came in after we lost early wickets. We needed to spend some time on the crease and knew the batting was going to get easier. Credit to Qiana's innings that she played."

    On learnings from this series: "There a lot of learning that has come out of this series. The youngers players have stepped up and they have made good use of it. There is a lot of improvement to come. It's a work in progress and they will learn quickly from this."

  6. 'I'd love to be up there'published at 18:49 British Summer Time 7 June

    England wicketkeeper Amy Jones (l) congratulates bowler Kate CrossImage source, Getty Images

    Player of the series Amy Jones: "Exceeded my expectation. A lot of fun batting at the top and good to get the last win today.

    "I knew opening was an option, it was good to get games with the Blaze and batting with Tammy and happy to get a go at the top.

    "I think one of Tammy's great strength is recognising the situation, when we got a bit carried away she was great at reigning me back in and also filling me with confidence when going through a tricky patch. At the top there's ebbs and flows and you've got the ride the waves with that.

    "India have got some of the best batters in the world and I'd love to be up there."

  7. 'It's healthy to have competition'published at 18:48 British Summer Time 7 June

    Player of the match Sarah Glenn: "It's been a pretty long day with the rain delay. Everyone did really well to get the focus back on when we went back out there.

    "There's always that pressure when you come back in. You want to make the impact straight away. I tried to keep it simple today. I tried to stay in the present. It was really good."

    On competition for places: "It's really healthy to have that competition. It keeps growing each year. It really pushes you as a player. And it also helps you stay in the present and focus on what you need to do."

  8. 'West Indies don't have the strength in depth'published at 18:43 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    We know West Indies can bat, it's just passages of play they don't win.

    The West Indies have got to turn it around quickly as they play South Africa next week back home in the West Indies.

    They have got to pick themselves up.

    They just don't have the strength in depth that Australia, England and India have as they don't have the domestic setup.

    Qiana Joseph of West Indies hits four runsImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 7 June

    England powered to that win in the last few overs - they were 65-1 after eight overs, and smashed 44 runs from 17 balls to close the match.

    Nat Sciver-Brunt dominated the strike, going from 19 from 19 deliveries to 57 from 33, adding seven more boundaries to finish with nine in total.

    Alice Capsey only got to face three of those last 17 deliveries, but still got a four and two singles when she did face, closing with an unbeaten 11-ball 20.

  10. Postpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    England have got it done pretty easily. West Indies did well to get up to 106 after losing a wicket first ball.

    Only chasing 106 to win we knew England would get there, but they got there in extra quick time.

  11. England win by nine wicketspublished at 10.5 overs

    And that's the game!

    Sciver-Brunt hammers a pull shot for four to finish the match, and England take the ODI series 3-0.

    It was the same result in the T20 series and the Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt era remains unbeaten going into India's tour later in the summer.

    Media caption,

    Sciver-Brunt hits another boundary to secure victory for England

  12. Postpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Media caption,

    Watch the best shots from Sciver-Brunt's half-century

    Fantastic knock for Nat-Scriver-Brunt. Total control from the England control.

  13. 50 runs

    50 for Sciver-Bruntpublished at 10.4 overs

    Eng 105-1

    A two to mid-wicket brings up England's hundred, then Sciver-Brunt fires another four over the covers to reach her half-century from 32 deliveries

    England are one run away from the win.

    Media caption,

    Sciver-Brunt hits four to move past 50

  14. Eng 99-1published at 10.2 overs

    A seventh four for NSB, crashing Munisar over the covers.

    England are almost home.

  15. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 7 June

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    A lovely shot from Nat Scriver-Brunt, again. She has played beautifully. She looks in total control.

  16. Eng 94-1published at 10 overs

    12 needed from 66 balls

    Ouch - Realeanna Grimmond takes one on the ankle, stopping a four on the mid-wicket boundary while slipping.

    England run two and Sciver-Brunt gets her third four of the over from its final delivery, sweeping past fine leg.

    16 runs off the over - all the England captain's.

  17. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 7 June

    Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Nat Scriver-Brunt is on the charge. It's almost like she wants to get this done in three or four overs.

    England batter Nat Sciver-Brunt hits out watchedImage source, Getty Images
  18. Eng 88-1published at 9.4 overs

    Wallop. And, indeed, wallop.

    Nat Sciver-Brunt is in the mood to finish this - she lifts Karishma Ramharack's first delivery for four over mid-off, then smashes another delivery down the ground for another one-bounce rope clearer.

  19. Postpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 7 June

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport cricket writer in Taunton on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Absolutely crunched off the back foot there from Nat Scriver-Brunt. A despairing dive at extra cover.

  20. Eng 78-1published at 9 overs

    28 needed from 72 balls

    England batter Alice Capsey hits out watched by West Indies wicketkeeper Shemaine CampbelleImage source, Getty Images

    Ashmini Munisar comes into the attack and Alice Capsey greets the spinner's third delivery with an expansive sweep, dropping to a knee and lifting the ball through backward square for four.

    Sciver-Brunt gets her own boundary later in the over, lashing a ball that sat up into the ground and through the covers, with the shot breaking through a fielder and heading to the ropes.