The second ODI of the three-match series between England Women and West Indies Women is all set to unfold on June 4th at Grace Road, Leicester, with the action commencing at 05:30 PM IST. England enters this fixture with a firm grip on the series, having swept the T20Is 3–0 and secured a dominant 108-run victory in the opening ODI. The hosts will now look to seal the series, riding high on momentum and superior all-round performances.
England’s imposing total of 345/6 in the first ODI was carved out through a stellar 222-run opening stand between Amy Jones (122 off 121) and Tammy Beaumont (107 off 104), rewriting records in the process. Nat Sciver-Brunt added late fireworks with a quickfire 52 off 36, while Alice Capsey chipped in with a useful cameo of 24 off 19 balls.
In response, West Indies showed early promise through Hayley Matthews (48 off 47) and Qiana Joseph, but the innings eventually crumbled under pressure. Linsey Smith, with a dream debut spell of 5 for 36, and Emily Arlott’s tidy 2 for 37, ensured a comprehensive win for the hosts.
With 19 victories in 27 ODIs against West Indies (including two no-results), England’s dominance in the format continues under the astute guidance of Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Alice Davidson-Richards, Emily Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Mahika Gaur, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
Players to watch out:
Alice Capsey
At just 20 years old, Capsey continues to dazzle with her dual-threat capabilities. A consistent performer in the domestic One Day Cup 2025, she amassed 317 runs (including a sparkling 125) and took six wickets in the first leg fixtures. Her ODI stats include 307 runs from 24 matches and nine wickets, and she contributed with both bat and ball in the first ODI.
Linsey Smith
The veteran left-arm spinner marked her return to international cricket with a historic 5-wicket haul (5/36), becoming the oldest England Women’s debutant in nearly 30 years to achieve the feat. Her domestic form—14 wickets at 16.00 in the One Day Cup—has translated seamlessly to the international stage.
Qiana Joseph
The standout batter for West Indies in the first ODI, Joseph scored a fighting 62. Despite a slump in the World Cup Qualifiers, she remains a dangerous prospect with the bat, boasting 302 runs and 13 wickets from 22 ODIs, including the best of 70.
Karishma Ramharack
The experienced off-spinner remains integral to West Indies’ plans. With 37 wickets from 38 ODIs at an average of 30.10 and the best of 4/12, she brings variation and control in the middle overs. Her recent performances in the ODI World Cup Qualifiers were among the team’s few highlights with 6 wickets from 5 matches.
Pitch:
Grace Road, Leicester, is known for its batting-friendly surface, offering consistent bounce and good pace off the wicket. While batters enjoy freedom early on, pacers may find reverse swing and grip in the middle overs. The average first-innings score here is 252, and chasing has generally proven advantageous.
Weather:
Forecasts predict partly cloudy skies on June 4th, with a 20% chance of light rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 17°C, accompanied by 63% humidity and winds at 24 kph—conditions that could assist swing bowlers, especially early on.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Jones, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Qiana Joseph, Tammy Beaumont, Aaliyah Alleyne, Emily Arlott, Afy Fletcher, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell
Match details:
Date – June 04, 2025
Time – 05:30 PM IST
Venue – Grace Road, Leicester
Live Streaming – Sony Liv App and Sony Ten Sports Network
