England stormed past West Indies 3-0 in their T20I series, capping the sweep with a 37-run victory in Southampton. Strong performances from bowlers like Liam Dawson and key batting from Jos Buttler sealed the deal. The West Indies struggled, unable to keep up with England's consistency in all facets.
Hayley Matthews broke sporting barriers by captaining boys’ cricket teams in Barbados before leading the West Indies and excelling in global women’s leagues. Choosing cricket over athletics despite her gold-medal javelin talent, Matthews’ all-round game and leadership have made her a force on the international stage.
Ireland made a statement in the first ODI against West Indies, racking up a record 303 runs with Balbirnie’s ton and half-centuries from Stirling and Tector, then bowling out the Windies for just 179. The second ODI saw the West Indies put 352 on the board, but rain left the contest incomplete.