The rivalry between the West Indies Women and England Women has been a thrilling watch, and their recent series have showcased some incredible moments, highlighted by some fantastic performances and tense encounters, in both T20I and ODIs. With the Women T20 World Cup 2024 being played alongside the West Indies Women’s tour of England in 2025, we look back at the best XI for both teams, alongside their recent series updates and mentions of individual performances – all landing on your screen with all the best for cricket fans.
Recent Match Highlights: West Indies Women vs England Women
The West Indies Women produced a remarkable outing in the women’s T20 World Cup 2024, beating England Women by 6 wickets in Dubai on October 15, 2024, executing their run chase of 142 with 12 balls remaining, and earning a spot in the semi-finals. Captain Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph each scored half-centuries. With 27 runs off 19 balls by Deandra Dottin, and 3/21 bowled by Afy Fletcher, England was eliminated from the tournament.
In contrast, England dominated in the 2025 West Indies Women tour of England. In the first ODI in Derby on May 31, 2025, England won by 108 runs, and opened with a partnership of 222 between Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont. Linsey Smith made her debut and took 5/36, while West Indies Aaliyah Alleyne made a daring 44. The second ODI was played in Leicester, where England scored 366/6, earning a series win, where once again, Jones and Beaumont reached their centuries. On the other hand, West Indies struggled for runs, without Matthews and Stafanie Taylor with injuries.
Best XI Team: West Indies Women
Based on recent performances and squad updates from the 2025 tour, here’s the best XI for West Indies Women:
- Hayley Matthews (C) – All-rounder, explosive batter, and off-spin bowler. Scored 50 in the T20 World Cup 2024.
- Qiana Joseph – Opening batter, scored a career-best 52 in the T20 World Cup.
- Stafanie Taylor – Veteran batter, returning from injury, key for stability.
- Shemaine Campbelle (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter, provides balance.
- Deandra Dottin – Power-hitting all-rounder, scored 27 off 19 in T20 World Cup.
- Realeanna Grimmond – Emerging talent, scored 50 on ODI debut in 2025.
- Aaliyah Alleyne – All-rounder, contributed 44 in the first ODI 2025.
- Chinelle Henry – Medium-pace all-rounder, adds depth.
- Afy Fletcher – Leg-spinner, took 3/21 in T20 World Cup.
- Karishma Ramharack – Off-spinner, economical in T20Is.
- Jahzara Claxton – Debutant pacer, adds fresh energy.
Best XI Team: England Women
England Women’s squad, under Nat Sciver-Brunt’s captaincy in 2025, blends experience with youth. Here’s their best XI:
- Tammy Beaumont – Opener, scored centuries in both 2025 ODIs.
- Amy Jones (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter, consistent with 200-run opening stands.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (C) – All-rounder, scored unbeaten 57 in T20 World Cup.
- Heather Knight – Former captain, vital batter despite injury concerns.
- Sophia Dunkley – Dynamic batter, scored 81* in first T20I 2025.
- Alice Capsey – Young all-rounder, contributes with bat and spin.
- Danielle Gibson – All-rounder, took key catches in T20 World Cup.
- Charlie Dean – Off-spinner, economical in T20Is.
- Sophie Ecclestone – World-class left-arm spinner, took Dottin’s wicket in T20 World Cup.
- Linsey Smith – Debutant with 5/36 in first ODI 2025.
- Lauren Bell – Pace bowler, took wickets in T20I 2025.
Latest Updates: West Indies Women Tour of England 2025
The West Indies are having a rough time during the ongoing 2025 tour. Hayley Matthews was sidelined from the second ODI with a shoulder injury and Shemaine Campbelle assumed captaincy. Over the course of the second ODI, Qiana Joseph was unfit due to illness, both returned for the last ODI, and Ashmini Munisar replaced Cherry-Ann Fraser and Afy Fletcher. England has been impressive under new coach Charlotte Edwards, especially in the ODIs, leading 2-0 in the series. The T20I series has also seen England win the first two matches and they will be hoping to achieve a 3-0 clean sweep in the third T20I. The third T20I is being played on June 9, 2025, in Chelmsford.
Fantasy Cricket Tips and Key Players to Watch
For fantasy cricket selections, Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt, would be excellent vice-captain answers in terms of all-round contributions. Reliable batting options Qiana Joseph and Tammy Beaumont, and must-have bowlers Sophie Ecclestone and Afy Fletcher. The pitch at Leicester is good for batters but spinners such as Charlie Dean and Karishma Ramharack may provide wickets in the middle overs
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