England score consolation win against Windies

Opener Pamela Lavine stroked a delightful half-century but could not deny England Woman a consolation, four-wicket win over West Indies Women in the third and final Twenty/Twenty International at Warner Park in St Kitts today.



The right-hander scored 61 from 49 balls but West Indies still limped to 119 for six off their allotted 20 overs, after winning the toss and batting.



Lavine was supported by Stacey-Ann King who chipped in with 25. Katherine Brunt, two for 27 and Nicola Shaw two for 35, were the most successful bowler for England.



Jenny Gunn then top scored with 35 from 26 balls as England raced to their target of 120 for the loss of four wickets with 11 balls remaining. Charlotte Edwards supported with 29.



Despite the loss, West Indies finished the series as 2-1 winners after easily winning the first two encounters on Monday and Tuesday respectively.



Lavine was voted Player-of-the-Match and was also handed the Player-of-the-Series award for her 124 runs and four wickets in the three-match series.