The Caribbean team got stuck and that led to them reaching the ground late which delayed proceedings but when it started, England dominated it throughout
England defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the third and final ODI of the series on Tuesday, June 3 to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. The start of the match was delayed as the West Indies cricket team could not reach the ground on time due to traffic.
There was a traffic jam on the way to the Kennington Oval, London where the match is taking place. England players beat the jam by travelling to the stadium on bicycles. However, the Caribbean team got stuck and that led to them reaching the ground late which delayed proceedings.
England then won the toss and inserted West Indies to bat first.
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
England Playing XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood
West Indies managed to 251 for nine as the match was curtailed to 40 overs due to rain. Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie scored fifties while Alzarri Joseph too scored a crucial 41. Adil Rashid took three wickets for England.
Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 246, England crossed the line with ease in just 29.4 overs. Openers Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett both scored quick half-centuries with the middle order of Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler also contributing.
Full Squads:
England Squad: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Jediah Blades