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

Live Reporting

Mike Peter

  1. Forecast in Taunton

    As we enter losing overs territory, I'll add that the forecast for Taunton is... less than promising.

    Still, looking forward to that sunshine at 9pm!

    Taunton weather forecast

  2. Hello, Mike Peter here, taking over from Adwaidh Rajan - thanks to him.

    While we wait for news about a resumption at Taunton, why not listen to the latest No Balls podcast?

    Alex Hartley and Kate Cross talk Lancashire's victory in the Women's County Cup, and Alex gives a spin bowling masterclass.

    Take a listen here.

  3. Victoria Polley
    BBC Essex Sports Editor on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Plenty of umbrellas in the crowd. The groundstaff are milling around the covers and keeping them well pinned down.

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

    When you look at this West Indies side - I'm not going to lie - they have not been impressive.

  5. Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    The groundstaff team are getting ready for a big one. They're putting extra weights on the covers. The rain is getting heavier as we speak.

  6. Em Arlott struck again in her next over with some sharp movement causing more problems, this time for Stafanie Taylor.

    Arlott traps Taylor lbw as West Indies fall to 4-3

  7. Both Kate Cross and Em Arlott have been absolutely on the money with the ball for England today.

    Here's Em Arlott rattling the middle stump of Zaida James, who gets herself into a tangle trying to drive an inswinging delivery.

    Arlott bowls James as West Indies fall to 2-2

  8. Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Going to back a year when England played Pakistan here. We got 6.5 overs into that game the rain came and unfortunately that was it for the day.

  9. Tune in!

    BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    Well, the rain may have stopped play, but over on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 you can listen to the team as they look back on the series so far.

    Tune in on BBC Sounds here.

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

    On Sophie Ecclestone...

    Mental health is so important.

    If she feels she needs a refresh and if she's going to miss a series or a bit of domestic cricket, but it means she's fit for the World Cup, ultimately that's what we want.

  11. Ecclestone to take break from domestic cricket

    Sophie EcclestoneGetty Images

    News from the England camp - spinner Sophie Ecclestone will take a break from domestic cricket in order to manage a minor quad injury and prioritise her wellbeing.

    Ecclestone, who missed the ongoing West Indies tour with a knee injury, remains available for selection for England's series against India, which begins on 28 June. “Sophie has been managing a quad niggle over the past week but more importantly she wants to take a step back from cricket for a short period to look after herself," said England Women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards.

    "We're totally behind that. We want to be able to select Sophie for the India series but the most important thing for her at the moment is that she feels in a better place. We all agree that a break now could be beneficial for her to achieve that."

  12. Daniel Norcross
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

    We can expect this to be a relatively lengthy break now.

    Umpires on the pitch as rain delays play ActionReuters

  13. England chose to bowl first today in overcast conditions in Taunton.

    And they made a good start, sending back Realeanna Grimmond, Zaida James and Stefanie Taylor with only four runs on the board.

    But West Indies steadied their innings slightly with Qiana Joseph on 21 and Shemaine Campbelle on 18, before the rain came to play spoilsport.

  14. rain stops play

    Rain stops play

    WI 43-3

    England's Kate Cross walks off with team-mates as ground staff deploy covers as rain halts play during the third Women's One Day International match at The Cooper Associates County Ground, TauntonPA Media

    Unfortunately, we are unable to continue here as the rain gets heavier.

    The umpire has signalled for the play to stop and the covers are coming on in Taunton.

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

    The footmarks are only going to get greasier. The rain is very fine. Sometimes the fine rain is the wet stuff. The ground staff are waiting on their tractor.

  16. WI 43-3

    Campbelle 18, Joseph 21

    Lauren Filer continues with the ball and keeps falling down on the follow-through.

    A short ball from Filer troubles Qiana Joseph and produces an edge and wicket-keeper Amy Jones is after it but can't reach there in time to complete the catch.

    There is a good crowd gathered in Taunton, but the rain is starting to fall again now.

    The groundstaff are ready.

  17. WI 40-3

    Campbelle 16, Joseph 20,

    Charlie Dean's off-spin is introduced from the other end now.

    Shemaine Campbelle swings at one going down the leg side but misses. And Amy Jones is confident there is a slight edge, but the umpire signals for a wide.

    Only two runs coming from Dean's first over.

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    I like that other batters are going to get a chance, but I ask myself... Is Tammy Beaumont the only English player to be dropped for being too good?

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  19. WI 38-3

    Joseph 20, Campbelle 15

    First bowling change for England as Lauren Filer's pace replaces Em Arlott.

    Filer tumbles on the follow-through from the first ball before Qiana Joseph hits her for back-to-back boundaries through the leg side.

    West Indies finish the powerplay in style with a partnership now blossoming.

    Joseph hits consecutive fours as West Indies try to recover from loss of early wickets

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

    Great start from England in this opening 40 minutes of play to get West Indies three down early. England have been so consistent and they're asking more questions than we have previously seen.

    Stafanie Taylor of West Indies leaves the fieldGetty Images