Bangladesh's shock win at Bristol may have made the series surprisingly interesting, but England's clinical performance in the decider at Edgbaston showed the true gap between the sides was as big as the one between Craig Kieswetter's bat and front pad.
So that's four one day series wins on the trot now for England since they surprised South Africa in their own backyard last November. How did each if the troops rate in this three match campaign ahead of the World Cup assault next February? And who can start packing their kit bag now?
Andrew Strauss - 9 (237 runs, Avg 79.00, SR 111.26, 1 100, 1 50, HS 154) - Continued his good form from the Australia series and hit a career best 154 in the series decider. His strike rate has quietened the doubters who questioned his place before the Australia series. Reverse Sweep WC rating - On the plane
Craig Kieswetter - 3 (52 runs, Avg 17.33, SR 88.13, HS 32) - Oh dear. Needs to do some work in the nets to close the gap between his bat and front pad, which is the size of the Grand Canyon at present. Even though his fall from grace has been as quick as his rise, Kieswetter should be persevered with for now. Reverse Sweep WC rating - Needs to relocate his passport quickly or could get left at home
Ian Bell - 7 (84 runs, no average, SR 83.16, 1 50, HS 84 not out) - Calm knock at Trent Bridge saw England home before Beckhamesque injury at Bristol ended his series early. What is it with English sportsmen and metatarsals? Reverse Sweep WC rating - Looks to be in a straight fight with Trott for the spare batsman slot
Jonathan Trott - 9 (204 runs, Avg 102.00, SR 81.27, 1 100, 1 50, HS 110) - Took his ODI average to a stratospheric 75.53. He may not be the most exciting, but Trott is certainly effective. Ridiculously criticised by some for his innings at Bristol when he was so close to leading England to an unlikely (and undeserved) victory. But what happens to Trott when KP returns? Reverse Sweep WC rating - Trott or Bell? Take your pick, the other one will stay at home
Paul Collingwood - 5 (51 runs, Avg 17.00, SR 63.75, HS 33. 1 wicket, , Avg 48.00 Econ 3.42, BB 1/16) - Not a great series for the doughty Durham battler with the bat, but he tends to save his best for when the pressure is more intense. Bowled 16 overs for 48 runs to show that his dibbly-dobblers and cutters can still be pretty hard to get away. Reverse Sweep WC rating - On the plane
Eoin Morgan - 4 (25 runs, Avg 8.33, SR 80.64, HS 23) - Poor series for Morgan, but he was due one and rather now than next February. Bell's misfortune is likely to prove Morgan's gain for the tests against Pakistan. Reverse Sweep WC rating - On the plane
Ravi Bopara - 8 (1 match: 45 not out from 16 balls, 4/38) - At last Bopara was given another opportunity in his best ODI position - number six. Could prove to be England's answer to Michael Hussey with his ability to embellish, finish or resurrect an innings. His underrated bowling is a useful weapon too. Bopara or Luke Wright? Not a difficult choice, is it? Reverse Sweep WC rating - Should be on the plane, but how tied are the England hierarchy to Wright?
Luke Wright - 3 (15 runs, Avg 7.50, SR 65.21, HS 15. 0 wickets, Econ 4.81) - Bell's broken foot could well lead to Wright's England epitaph after Bopara showed exactly what is needed at number six. Is Wright good enough with bat or ball for international cricket? His stats against Australia and Bangladesh would suggest not. Reverse Sweep WC rating - It may be time to book that skiing holiday next February, Luke
Tim Bresnan - 4 (1 innings [10 from 6 balls]. 3 wickets, Avg 26.33, Econ 4.64, BB 2/40) - Has he ever taken a wicket with the new ball? Now has four wickets for 334 against the Aussies and Bangladesh in seven matches. Bresnan is a willing trier and pretty handy with the bat, but is he really ever going to bag a handful of wickets in the World Cup? Reverse Sweep WC rating - In the departure lounge, but could yet have his visa revoked
Michael Yardy - 6 (28 runs, Avg 28, SR 57.14, HS 10 not out. 2 wickets, Avg 40.50, Econ 4.26, BB 1/15) - Has a consistently good economy rate, which is lucky considering his paucity of wickets. Works well in tandem with Swann, but Adil Rashid would be a far more attacking option if perhaps loaded with risk. Reverse Sweep WC rating - In the departure lounge as one of three spinners in the squad, but will he be usurped by Rashid for a place in the XI?
James Tredwell - 3 (1 game - DNB, 3-0-18-0) - Only played the one game and didn't enhance his reputation in his three overs. It might sound harsh after such a limited opportunity, but taking Tredwell to the World Cup would smack of negativity and Andy Flower doesn't seem that sort of coach. Reverse Sweep WC rating - Denied visa
Stuart Broad - 7 (1 innings - 21 [SR 84.00]. 4 wickets, Avg 32.50, Econ 4.33, BB 2/43) - Continues to impress as first change and finally showed us at Bristol that he hadn't forgotten which end of the bat to hold. Has had a solid summer in one day international cricket. Reverse Sweep WC rating - On the plane
Ajmal Shahzad - 8 (5 wickets, Avg 13.00, Econ 4.64, BB 3/41) - Only played two matches, but was England's leading wicket taker in the series. Finally, England found a bowler who took wickets with the new ball, which will be crucial on the subcontinent. May have played himself into the starting XI for the World Cup ahead of the toothless Bresnan. Reverse Sweep WC rating - In the departure lounge with all papers seemingly in order
James Anderson - 4 (3 wickets, Avg 40.00, Econ 6.31, BB 3/74) - His form is becoming a real concern. Seems to have forgotten how to take wickets with the new ball and was very expensive in his two matches. Maybe Anderson should go on the same strength conditioning course as Broad and Finn? Reverse Sweep WC rating - Was on the plane, but has been called back to customs for a final check
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