Cricketing excitement continues to build as West Indies Women lock horns with South Africa Women in the second ODI of the three-match series on June 14, 2025, at the Three Ws Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The clash is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with both sides eager to gain momentum.
In the first ODI, opting to bat first, South Africa Women posted a respectable 232. Tazmin Brits starred with a fluent half-century, becoming the second-fastest South African woman to reach 1000 ODI runs. She, along with skipper Laura Wolvaardt, stitched a 73-run opening stand. However, the innings faltered as spinners Karishma Ramharack and Afy Fletcher, aided by two run-outs, left them reeling at 104/5. Contributions from Sune Luus and Sinalo Jafta briefly steadied the innings before Nadine de Klerk’s brisk 42 off 38 balls lifted South Africa to a competitive total.
In response, West Indies Women got off to a blazing start with an 88-run partnership between Qiana Joseph (60 off 58) and Hayley Matthews (40). Despite a middle-order stumble, rain curtailed the match, reducing the target to 180 from 34 overs. Veteran Stafanie Taylor held her nerve with an unbeaten 30, guiding her team to a six-wicket victory with two overs to spare. Ramharack and Aaliyah Alleyne picked up two wickets each.
Historically, South Africa lead the ODI head-to-head with 16 wins in 34 encounters, while West Indies have secured 11 victories, with three ties and four no-results.
Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Shakiba Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (WK), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloe Tryon
Players to watch out:
Qiana Joseph
A promising all-rounder, Qiana Joseph has become a key figure for West Indies at just 24. In 24 ODIs, she has scored 396 runs and taken 13 wickets. Her recent form is impressive — she made scores of 62 and 34 against England, followed by a match-winning 60 off 58 in the first ODI of this series. Confident and composed, she’s one to watch at the top of the order.
Aaliyah Alleyne
A seasoned all-rounder with 43 wickets and 476 runs in 46 ODIs, Alleyne brings versatility and fight. She had a solid series against England and continued her form with 2/35 in the opening ODI. Her ability to chip in with both bat and ball makes her a vital asset.
Tazmin Brits
An in-form opener with over 1000 ODI runs; Brits has been a consistent performer for South Africa. She struck a fluent 57 in the series opener after a strong Tri-Series showing, including a century. Her steady presence at the top is crucial for her team’s stability.
Ayanda Hlubi
Only 20, Hlubi has already made her mark with 5 wickets in 5 ODIs. She was South Africa’s best bowler in the first match, grabbing 3/50, including key scalps like Matthews and Joseph. Her pace and aggression give South Africa a cutting edge in the middle overs.
Pitch:
The surface at the Three Ws Oval is typically favorable for batters, offering true bounce and decent pace. Fast bowlers, however, can extract assistance in the middle overs. The average first-innings score here hovers around 232, and teams generally prefer to chase after winning the toss.
Weather:
The forecast for Bridgetown on June 14 indicates partly cloudy skies with a 10% chance of light rain. Temperatures will linger around 30°C, accompanied by 75% humidity and breezes touching 29 kph—conditions that might aid swing bowling early in the innings.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Tazmin Brits, Hayley Matthews, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Qiana Joseph, Sune Luus, Afy Fletcher, Annerie Dercksen
Match details:
Date – June 14, 2025
Time – 07:30 PM IST
Venue – Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Live Streaming – FanCode app and website
Loves all things female cricket