West Indies Women Set to Clash with South Africa Women in ODI Series Opener
Match Overview
The first ODI of the series between West Indies Women and South Africa Women is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at the Three Ws Oval in Cave Hill, Barbados, starting at 7:30 PM PWI-W vs SA-WM IST.
West Indies Women Performance
Recently, the West Indies Women have struggled with consistency in white-ball cricket. They are entering this match following a disappointing series against England Women, where they lost 0-3, and failed to secure qualification for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Captain Hayley Matthews has been a key player, and she will aim to lead her team to a strong start in front of their home crowd.
South Africa Women Outlook
In contrast, South Africa Women have shown improvement, recently breaking a losing streak with a convincing 76-run victory over Sri Lanka Women. Under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, they are looking to kick off the series with a win after a series of lackluster performances.
Pitch Conditions
The pitch at the Three Ws Oval is known for being favorable to batsmen, and it is expected to maintain this characteristic throughout the match. However, as the game progresses, spinners and medium pacers may find some assistance from the surface.
Head-to-Head Record
| WI-W vs SA-W head-to-head | |
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Won by West Indies Women | 10 |
| Won by South Africa Women | 16 |
| No Result | 4 |
| Tied | 3 |
Probable Playing XI
West Indies Women: Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Hayley Matthews (c), Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini Munisar
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Miane Smit, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
Key Players to Watch
Top Wicketkeeper
- Shemaine Campbelle | WI-W: With 1853 runs in 113 ODI innings, including a century, Campbelle is known for her aggressive batting style and is expected to make a significant contribution.
Top Batters
- Stafanie Taylor | WI-W: The most experienced player in the squad, Taylor has amassed 5826 runs in 167 ODIs, including 7 centuries. Her current form makes her a must-pick.
- Laura Wolvaardt | SA-W: The South African captain has scored 4389 runs in 104 ODIs and is known for her ability to play long innings, making her a key player in this match.
Top All-Rounders
- Hayley Matthews | WI-W: As the captain and a crucial all-rounder, Matthews has scored 2920 runs and taken 121 wickets in 93 ODIs, making her an essential pick.
- Marizanne Kapp | SA-W: With 3119 runs and 164 wickets in 149 ODIs, Kapp's experience and all-round capabilities make her a valuable asset.
Top Bowlers
- Afy Fletcher | WI-W: A consistent wicket-taker, Fletcher has claimed 103 wickets in 86 ODIs and will be looking to make an impact.
- Masabata Klaas | SA-W: The 34-year-old bowler has taken 76 wickets in 79 ODIs and is expected to utilize the pitch conditions to her advantage.