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Charlotte Edwards era kicks off with England’s 3-0 T20 whitewash of West Indies

Heather Knight’s hamstring scare casts doubt over her ODI participation as England turn to a three-match series beginning May 30

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Overview

  • England completed a 3-0 T20 series clean sweep of West Indies with a 17-run victory at Chelmsford on May 26.
  • Heather Knight top-scored with an unbeaten 66 despite a hamstring strain that now jeopardises her availability for the upcoming one-day internationals.
  • West Indies captain Hayley Matthews produced a superb all-round effort, taking 3-32 and scoring 71, but lacked sufficient support in the chase.
  • England’s fielding wobbled with three consecutive dropped catches, though the bowlers rallied to defend a total of 144.
  • Coach Charlotte Edwards praised her side’s ruthless batting and stressed that the ODI series starting May 30 is vital for World Cup preparations.