England Women won the toss and elected to bat against West Indies Women in the opening Women’s One Day International at the Derbyshire County Ground this morning.
Jahzara Claxton, the 19-year-old versatile allrounder made her ODI debut for West Indies Women, while Em Arlott and Linsey Smith made their ODI debuts for England Women.
Teams
WEST INDIES WOMEN: Hayley Matthews (captain), Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Shemaine Campbelle, Shabika Gajnabi, Mandy Mangru, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
ENGLAND WOMEN: Natalie Sciver-Brunt (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Em Arlott, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
OFFICIALS
Umpires: Claire Polosak, Sue Redfern
TV Umpire: Anna Harris
Reserve Umpire: Jack Shantry
Match Referee: Dean Cosker
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And putting WI Bowlers to the Sword.