England’s newly formed white-ball opening partnership of Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont showcased their exceptional form, notching up consecutive centuries to inflict another heavy defeat on the West Indies in the second Women’s ODI at Grace Road. This commanding performance ensured an unassailable 2-0 lead for the hosts in the three-match series.
Having already established a 222-run opening stand in the series opener at Derby last Friday, both Jones and Beaumont once again dismantled the West Indies bowling attack, compiling another impressive 202 runs for the first wicket. The visiting team, already struggling with their form, were further hampered by the absence of their captain and star all-rounder Hayley Matthews, as well as fellow opener Qiana Joseph, leaving them without their regular top-order batters.
A view of the players from the England women cricket team and the West Indies women cricket team during the second Women’s ODI at Grace Road in Leicester, England on June 4, 2025. — Reporter
Wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, who has predominantly featured in the middle and lower order throughout her career, has thrived in her new role at the top of the batting lineup. She powered her way to 129 runs off just 98 balls, an innings punctuated by 20 boundaries. Just days prior, she had scored her maiden ODI century—an impressive 122 at Derby—marking a remarkable and successful transition in her career.
Her partner, Tammy Beaumont, the more experienced of the two, also achieved her second consecutive hundred, sealing it with a six over midwicket. This marked her 12th ODI century, further extending her record as England’s leading century-maker in women’s ODIs. The pair’s achievement of two consecutive double-century stands now places them alongside Australia’s Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry as the only partnerships in women’s cricket history to accomplish such a feat.
England’s dominance extended through their batting order, with Emma Lamb contributing a brisk 55 runs, and Sophia Dunkley smashing 31 off just 19 balls, propelling the hosts to a formidable total of 366/6 in their allotted 50 overs.
Chasing a daunting target of 367, the depleted West Indies side faltered, being bowled out well short of the required runs. The sole highlight for the visitors was debutant opener Realeanna Grimmond, who scored a composed 53 off 72 balls. Middle-order batter Jannillea Glasgow added a fiery 44 off 24 balls, but these efforts were insufficient to pose a threat to England’s imposing total.
With the ball, Alice Capsey led the attack for England, claiming 3/42 in 8.3 overs, while Lauren Filer and Linsey Smith chipped in with two wickets apiece. Bell, Cross, and Davidson-Richards each secured one wicket.
The third and final ODI is scheduled to be played at Taunton on Saturday, June 7. England will aim for another series whitewash, having already swept the T20I series 3-0 against the same opposition.
