The stage is perfectly set for a thrilling finish as West Indies Women (WI-W) take on South Africa Women (SA-W) in the 3rd and final T20I of the Tri-Series on Monday, June 23rd at the Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. With the series level at 1-1, the winner of this match will be crowned the series champion.
Match Details
- Match: West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I (Tri-Series Decider)
- Venue: Three Ws Oval, Cave Hill, Barbados
- Date & Time: June 23, 2025 | 11:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM Local Time
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: The surface is batting-friendly initially but slows down later. Chasing above 140 is tough here. Batting first is the safer option.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 180–185
- Weather: Cloudy skies with 30°C temperature and 10-20% chance of rain
- Toss Insight: Recent records suggest teams batting first have an edge at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | WI-W Wins | SA-W Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
Recent form:
- WI-W: W, L, L, L, L
- SA-W: L, W, L, L, L
Match Preview
West Indies were convincingly beaten by 50 runs in the series opener, but they bounced back strong in the 2nd T20I with a 6-wicket win. Bowling first, they restricted South Africa to just 113/6, thanks to Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack, who picked 2 wickets each and conceded just 38 runs combined. Jahzara Claxton and Hayley Matthews also chipped in with a wicket each.
Chasing the target, skipper Hayley Matthews led from the front with a match-winning 63 not out from 56 balls. West Indies crossed the finish line with 4 balls to spare.
South Africa’s top order failed in the 2nd match. Only Annerie Dercksen (21 not out from 17 balls) showed resistance. Their bowlers, especially Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/17) and Ayabonga Khaka, kept the game tight, but the total wasn’t enough.
With the series tied and both teams eyeing silverware, expect fireworks at the Three Ws Oval.
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Realeanna Grimmond, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
South Africa Women:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Miane Smit, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (wk), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
Injury Update: No injury concerns from either camp.
WI-W vs SA-W 3rd T20I Fantasy Prediction
Captaincy Picks
- Hayley Matthews (WI-W): Scored 63* and took 1/15 in the last match.
- Marizanne Kapp (SA-W): Experienced all-rounder capable of turning the game with bat or ball.
Vice-Captaincy Picks
- Tazmin Brits (SA-W): Hit 98 not out in the 1st T20I.
- Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W): Can anchor the innings at the top.
X-Factor Pick
Jahzara Claxton: Just 19 years old, Claxton has picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches, including a 3-wicket haul (3/39) in the 1st T20I.
Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Team 1: Balanced Pick
Keeper: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits (vc), Qiana Joseph
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Team 2: Aggressive Pick
Keeper: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (vc), Qiana Joseph
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ayabonga Khaka
Team 3: Expert Mix
Keeper: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt (vc), Tazmin Brits, Qiana Joseph
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Players to Avoid
| Player | Credits | Last Match Points |
|---|---|---|
| Karabo Meso | 6.0 | 10 |
| Realeanna Grimmond | 5.5 | 0 |
Expert Fantasy Advice
- Favor top-order batters from teams batting first.
- Prioritize spinners like Afy Fletcher and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
- Consider Annerie Dercksen as a punt pick; she finished strong in last match.
West Indies have the home advantage and momentum after their comeback. However, South Africa have more balance in both departments. Expect a close match, but South Africa Women are slightly ahead on paper to win this series decider.
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