South African Women’s tour of the West Indies reaches its climax as both teams gear up for the series-deciding third T20I at the Three Ws Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 23. The contest is finely poised after West Indies, led by a superb all-round performance from Hayley Matthews, levelled the series 1-1 with a six-wicket win in the second T20I at the same venue. Matthews anchored the chase with an unbeaten 63 and contributed with the ball, while Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack provided crucial breakthroughs to restrict South Africa to a modest total.
South Africa, having dominated the ODI leg and won the opening T20I, will be keen to bounce back. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits have shown promise at the top, but the middle order will need to step up after a string of unconverted starts in the previous match. Their bowling, spearheaded by Nonkululeko Mlaba and Ayabonga Khaka, has been disciplined, but containing Matthews will remain their biggest challenge.
For West Indies, the return to form of their captain Hayley Matthews and the support from Qiana Joseph and the spin department have been timely. However, their own middle order has shown vulnerability, and they will look for greater contributions from experienced players like Shemaine Campbelle and Chinelle Henry.
WI-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 25 | WI won: 15 | SA won: 09 | No result: 01
WI-W vs SA-W 3rd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 23, 11:30 pm IST/ 6:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Three Ws Oval Pitch Report
The Three Ws Oval in Cave Hill typically offers a well-balanced pitch, slightly favouring batters due to its consistent bounce and good pace. This surface enables stroke-players to execute their shots confidently and find their timing with ease. However, there is also something in it for the seamers, especially during the middle overs when swing can trouble batters and create wicket-taking opportunities. Given these conditions and recent match patterns, the captain who wins the toss might opt to bat first, aiming to set a strong total before the fast bowlers come into play later in the game.
WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle, Karabo Meso
- Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chinelle Henry
- Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Tazmin Brits (c), Hayley Mathews (vc)
- Choice 2: Marizanne Kapp (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
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WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups
Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta, Zaida James, Realeanna Grimmond
WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 team for today’s match (June 23, 6:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune, Masabata Klaas, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso, Miane Smit, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sune Luus
West Indies: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Zaida James, Realeanna Grimmond, Shabika Gajnabi, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow, Afy Fletcher, Mandy Mangru (wk), Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle
Also READ: Hayley Matthews’ efforts with bat and ball help West Indies level the series against South Africa in 2nd T20I
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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