England completes 3-0 ODI sweep over West Indies: Smith’s 64 seals revival

England’s emphatic 7-wicket win at The Oval, powered by Jamie Smith’s explosive 64 off 28 balls, marks their first ODI series triumph since the 2023 World Cup slump. This victory signals a promising turnaround for England’s white-ball cricket following Jos Buttler’s resignation.

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England completed a commanding 3-0 ODI series sweep over the West Indies at The Oval, powered by a blistering 64 off 28 balls from Jamie Smith.

Chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 246, England started aggressively, reaching 50 runs off just 28 legal deliveries. Smith's powerful hitting included a memorable six that bounced once in the stands before disappearing into the street behind, energizing the innings.

"Smith clobbers 64 off 28 balls to get England off to flier," setting the tone for the chase.

Despite a resilient West Indies recovery from 154-7 to 251-9, including an eighth-wicket partnership of 91 runs in 11.2 overs, England maintained control.

Key wickets fell for England as well, with Ben Duckett out for 58 and Joe Root scoring 44, but the team remained in command needing 92 from 25 overs.

Jos Buttler contributed a quickfire 41 runs, 32 from boundaries, to help England cross the finish line comfortably.

"England (252-3) win by 7 wickets with 10.2 overs remaining!"

This victory marks England's first ODI series win since their white-ball struggles began at the 2023 World Cup, a turnaround credited to new leadership under Brook, who has been tasked with reinvigorating England's limited-overs fortunes.

The series win provides a significant boost to England's confidence and momentum heading into future white-ball competitions.
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England completed a 3-0 ODI sweep over West Indies at The Oval, powered by Jamie Smith's rapid 64 off 28 balls. England chased a DLS-adjusted target of 246, securing a 7-wicket win with 10.2 overs remaining, marking their first ODI series win since the 2023 World Cup downturn.
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The Headline

England's dominant chase seals 3-0 ODI series sweep

Jamie Smith powers England to a 3-0 ODI series win at The Oval with a rapid 64 off 28 balls.
Cricket Analyst
Theguardian
Key Facts
  • West Indies set a DLS-adjusted target of 252 runs in a shortened third ODI at The Oval, recovering from 154-7 to reach 251-9 with a strong eighth-wicket partnership of 91 runs in 11.2 overs.BBC
  • England started aggressively with Jamie Smith clobbering 64 off 28 balls, helping England rush to 50 runs off just 28 legal deliveries and reach 100 by the end of the eight-over powerplay.BBCTheguardian
  • Key wickets fell including Ben Duckett (58) and Joe Root (44), but England remained in command needing 92 runs from 25 overs to win.Theguardian
  • Jos Buttler contributed a quickfire 41 runs, including 32 from boundaries, to help England cross the target.
  • England won the match by 7 wickets with 10.2 overs remaining, completing a 3-0 ODI series sweep over West Indies.Theguardian
Key Stats at a Glance
Jamie Smith's runs scored
64 runs
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Balls faced by Jamie Smith
28 balls
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DLS-adjusted target for England
246 runs
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West Indies score recovery
251 runs
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Eighth-wicket partnership runs
91 runs
BBC
Overs for eighth-wicket partnership
11.2 overs
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Ben Duckett's runs scored
58 runs
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Joe Root's runs scored
44 runs
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Runs needed by England
92 runs
Overs remaining for England
25 overs
Runs scored by England off legal deliveries
50 runs
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Runs scored by England at end of powerplay
100 runs
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Powerplay overs
8 overs
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Jos Buttler's runs scored
41 runs
Runs from boundaries by Jos Buttler
32 runs
Margin of victory by wickets
7 wickets
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Overs remaining at victory
10.2 overs
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Background Context

England's ODI revival under new leadership post-2023 World Cup

Brook has been charged with reinvigorating England's white-ball fortunes after a third poor major tournament in a row led to Jos Buttler's resignation.
Cricket Commentator
Bbc
Key Facts
  • This victory marks England's first ODI series win since before their white-ball downturn began at the 2023 World Cup, signaling a revival in form.Bbc
  • New leadership under Brook is seen as pivotal in reviving England's white-ball fortunes following Jos Buttler's resignation after three poor major tournaments.Bbc
Key Stats at a Glance
Time since last ODI series win
first ODI series win since before 2023 World Cup
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Number of poor major tournaments in a row
3 tournaments
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