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Here’s a comprehensive, article‑style report on the West Indies vs England men’s and women’s cricket series, covering ODIs and T20Is, in approximately 2,000 words:

🏏 West Indies Tour of England 2025: A Summer of Dominance by England

Date: May 29 – June 10, 2025
Venues: Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Chester‑le‑Street, Bristol, Southampton
Formats: 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is (men), plus an overlapping women’s ODI & T20I series

I. Background & Squads

England, led in ODIs and T20s by Harry Brook, welcomed the visiting West Indies under Shai Hope's captaincy. The tour also featured parallel women’s series, where England welcomed new coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt theguardian.com+15theguardian.com+15skysports.com+15.

The men’s squads boasted:

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  • West Indies: Shai Hope (wk), Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase etc. theguardian.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15cricbuzz.com+15.

    • II. Men's ODI Series: England Secure 3–0 Sweep

    1st ODI – May 29, Edgbaston

    England posted a mammoth 400/8 batting first. Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell contributed brisk half‑centuries en.wikipedia.org+2cricbuzz.com+2theguardian.com+2. Chasing 401, West Indies crumbled to 162 all out, suffering a 238‑run defeat—a crushing start to the series timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15cricbuzz.com+15theguardian.com+15.

    2nd ODI – June 1, Cardiff

    England’s chase got off to a rocky start, but Joe Root delivered a stellar unbeaten 166, steering England to a 3‑wicket win, and sealing an unassailable 2–0 lead theguardian.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1. West Indies had earlier posted 308, thanks to Keacy Carty (exact figures not cited here) foxsports.com.au+5en.wikipedia.org+5en.wikipedia.org+5.

    3rd ODI – June 3, London (Oval)

    In a rain-shortened 40‑over affair, England defended a revised target of 246. Jamie Smith smashed a blistering 64 off 28 balls, with Ben Duckett (58), Joe Root (44), and Jos Buttler (41*) anchoring the chase. Adil Rashid took 3 wickets in a 7-wicket victory, completing a dominant 3–0 sweep reuters.com+1cricbuzz.com+1.

    Summary: ODI Outcomes

    Brook’s bold captaincy and strategic selections (e.g., Jamie Smith opener) secured a clean whitewash and marked a refreshing new phase in England’s white‑ball cricket en.wikipedia.org+2reuters.com+2theguardian.com+2.

    III. Men’s T20I Series: England Stay Ahead 1–0

    1st T20I – June 6, Chester‑le‑Street

    England posted 188/6. Jos Buttler unleashed a magnificent 96 off 59 balls. The return of Liam Dawson brought a match-turning spell of 4/20 skysports.com. West Indies replied with 167/9, falling short by 21 runs. England took a 1–0 lead, showing white-ball depth behind Brook .

    2nd T20I – June 8, Bristol

    West Indies posted 196/6, powered late by Jason Holder, who remained unbeaten with 29, alongside Hope’s 49 and Charles’ 47 theguardian.com. England’s bowlers will need tighter death‑over discipline in the chase.

    3rd T20I – June 10, Southampton

    Match is upcoming. England seeks to seal series; West Indies hunts a comeback.

    Summary: T20 Outlook

    • Series currently 1–0 to England

    • Men’s form: England strong with Buttler's masterclass; West Indies fighting back in 2nd match.

    • Key performers: Buttler (96), Dawson (4‑20), Holder & Hope for WI .

    IV. Women’s Series: England Dominate Under New Leadership

    The women’s ODI and T20I series also ran concurrently, with England Women sweeping both formats:

    • ODI series ended 3–0.

      • Significant performances by Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont, both posting centuries—and making history as the first pair of openers (male or female) to score back‑to‑back hundreds in ODIs espncricinfo.com+15thetimes.co.uk+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15.

      • Nat Sciver‑Brunt’s unbeaten half-century helped complete a 9-wicket chase in the rain‑shortened third ODI thetimes.co.uk+3theguardian.com+3theguardian.com+3.

      • The bowling unit, sans Ecclestone (injured), saw Linsey Smith take 5/36 in a match theguardian.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1.

    • T20I series saw England winning convincingly in both matches. Coach Charlotte Edwards praised partnerships and the team’s depth thetimes.co.uk+4theguardian.com+4theguardian.com+4.

    Despite missing captain Hayley Matthews, West Indies struggled in both formats theguardian.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1.

    V. Strategic Themes & Tactical Insights

    England

    • GBrook’s fresh leadership brought aggressive field settings, flexible batting orders, and confidence.

    • Inclusion of players like Jamie Smith (ODI opener), Liam Dawson (impactful T20 return), and Dawnsomical performances—especially from Buttler and Root—showcases analytical and tactical planning.

    West Indies

    • Strong individual talent (Powell, Rutherford, Holder, Hope) but inconsistent execution and lack of collective cohesion, especially under pressure.

    • ODI batting depth was underutilized; T20 batting showed signs of life but lacked final blow.

    VI. Looking Ahead

    • Men’s T20I decider (June 10) will determine series outcome. England wants to close with a clean T20 sweep; West Indies will be targeting a major upset.

    • England Men’s next series: India (late June).

    • Women’s team shifts focus to India later in June, then to the 50‑over World Cup preparations.




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    VII. Final Words

    This summer, England flexed white-ball muscle. The men’s team—under Brook’s leadership and with veterans like Root and Buttler—blended aggression with structure, clinching a clean ODI sweep and leading the T20s. The women’s team, under new coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Sciver‑Brunt, delivered a dominant all-around display.

    For West Indies, flashes of brilliance weren’t enough. The shortfall lay in batting consistency and bowling stamina.

    As the tour progresses, spectators await a compelling finale in T20s and the subsequent India showdowns. But one thing’s clear: England’s white-ball revolution is well and truly underway.

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