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England withstand Matthews brilliance to claim T20 clean sweep

England withstand Matthews brilliance to claim T20 clean sweep

Summary

England's women's cricket team won the third and final T20 match against the West Indies by 17 runs, completing a clean sweep of the series 3-0. England's Heather Knight scored an unbeaten 66, while Lauren Bell's bowling helped secure the victory. West Indies' Hayley Matthews played well with 71 runs.

Key Facts

  • England scored 144-5 in their 20 overs, led by Heather Knight's 66 not out.
  • West Indies, needing 145 to win, scored 127-8 in their 20 overs.
  • England won the match by 17 runs and took the series 3-0.
  • Lauren Bell took 2 wickets for 11 runs, crucial in England's win.
  • Hayley Matthews top-scored for the West Indies with 71 runs and also took 3 wickets for 32 runs.
  • A rain delay affected the West Indies' chase with 48 runs needed from 26 balls.
  • Heather Knight experienced a hamstring issue and did not field in the second innings.
  • A one-day international series between the teams will start in Derby on Friday.

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