England claims ODI series clean sweep against West Indies

In June 2025, England triumphed over the West Indies in a one-day international cricket series, completing a 3-0 clean sweep at the Kia Oval. This series followed significant challenges for the Windies, who struggled to start their innings and faced early wickets, falling to 28 for three and later to 154 for seven. Adil Rashid was instrumental for England, capturing three wickets and helping to restrict the West Indies to a score of 251 for nine, after adverse weather conditions led to a 40-over match. Harry Brook, the newly appointed England captain, expressed delight at his team's performance. In the final match, Jamie Smith's aggressive 64 off 28 balls significantly contributed to England's chase of the revised target of 246 runs, culminating in a seven-wicket victory. Following a lackluster prior campaign, this successful series marks a positive start for Brook's leadership in white-ball cricket. The Windies faced additional struggles as traffic issues and a rain delay resulted in a delayed start and a shortened game. Despite these challenges, Sherfane Rutherford contributed a solid 70 runs after rejoining the team from the Indian Premier League, helping to stabilize their innings. However, England’s bowling attack, particularly Adil Rashid, proved to be a decisive factor in the Windies' inability to score above 251. Brook acknowledged the group’s camaraderie and the determination shown by the players, emphasizing the importance of both batting depth and skillful bowling in their overall performance. With this series victory, England aims to build on this momentum as they shift focus to an upcoming T20 series against the same opponents, reflecting an optimistic outlook for their cricketing future.