πππππ :Β ββββWest Indies Women vs South Africa Women
ππππ : June 11,Wednesdayβ
ππππ : 19:30 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ :β 3Ws Oval, Saint Michael, Barbados
ππππππππππ : 1st ODI 2025
Battle Begins: WI Women Lock Horns with SA Women in ODI Series Opener
- Hayley Matthews has 420 runs and 19 wickets in the last 10 games for West Indies Women.
- Annerie Dercksen has 346 runs with the bat and 8 wickets with the ball in the last 8 ODIs for SA Women.
- SA Women have two wins and a tie in the previous three ODIs against the West Indies Women.
West Indies Women vs South Africa Women
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
WIW vs RSAW Match Prediction & Analysis
After a humiliating English tour, the West Indies Women are back at their home to host South Africa Women for a three-match ODI series, followed by a three-match T20 series. The first ODI of the tournament will be played at the Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on 11th June from 7:30 PM onwards. The West Indies have never won an ODI against the visitors.
West Indies Women are coming from a massive setback on the English tour. They first lost the T20I series by 3-0, followed by a 3-0 loss in the ODI series. They lost these games by 108 runs, 143 runs, and by 9 wickets, respectively. They will now play the first ODI within three days. Hayley Matthews was unavailable for the last two ODIs, and her participation in this series is uncertain.
South Africa Women head into this ODI series with plenty to prove, having fallen short in the recent tri-series in Sri Lanka. They managed just one win in four matchesβlosing twice to India and once to the hostsβultimately missing out on a spot in the final. With only three wins in their last 13 ODIs, the Proteas are in search of consistency and a much-needed turnaround.
Both teams played against each other back in 2022. Batting first, WI Women managed to score 174 runs after Kycia Knight scored a needed 48. Shabnim Ismail took 4 wickets for SA Women. A half century from Andrie Steyn and 47 from the skipper Sune Luus helped SA Women win the game by 6 wickets.
TEAMS PREVIEW
West Indies Women Preview
If available, Heyley Matthews will open the innings with Qiana Joseph. Matthews was the leading run scorer (177) for West Indies women in the T20I series. In the first ODI, she scored 48 runs and picked up two wickets with the ball. She has 430 runs with the bat and 19 wickets with the ball in the last 10 ODIs. She will be the batter to watch out for. Joseph scored a half-century in the first game, which took her tally to 272 runs in the last 10 ODIs. Realeanna Grimmond might get a chance if Matthews remains unavailable. She scored a half-century in the second ODI against England.
Shemaine Campbelle will come in the middle with Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, and Stafanie Taylor. Campbell scored just 33 runs in the ODI series against England. Ganjabi has an average of 8 in ODIs. Glasgow scored 53 runs in two games played against England and had picked up one wicket with the ball. The middle orderβs form is a huge problem for the home side.
Aaliyah Alleyne will lead the bowling unit with Matthews, Afy Fletcher, and CA Fraser. Alleyne has 21 wickets in the last 11 ODIs at an economy of 5.63. With the bat, she scored 71 runs in the last series. Fletcher went for 65 runs in the first game while picking 2 wickets. With over 100 wickets in the ODIs, she has managed to keep her average below 23 in ODIs. Karishma Ramharack will get a chance to play eleven after picking three wickets against England.
South Africa Women Preview
Laura Wolvaardt will open the innings with Tazmin Brits. Wolvaardt scored 86 runs in the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Against the West Indies she averages 40 in 14 ODIs. Brits were better than her partner in opening. She scored 187 runs at an average of 47. Lara Goodall has not been picked up for the series.
Marizzane Kapp is returning to the squad after being rested for the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Kapp has 249 runs in 14 ODIs played against the West Indies. She has also picked up 18 wickets with the ball against the home side. Her bowling average in the West Indies is 15. She will be the player to watch out for. Kapp will lead the middle order with Nondumiso Shangase and Sinalo Jafta.
All eyes will be on Annerie Dercksen after she had a fruitful series in Sri Lanka. Derckson was the leading run-scorer for SA with 276 runs at an average of 92. She smashed a century and two half-centuries in four games. She also has 8 wickets with the ball in the last 8 ODIs at an economy below 7. Chloe Tryon will lead the bowling unit with Derckson and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Tryon was the player of the match in the last game for her 74 runs in 41 balls with the bat and five wickets with the ball. Mlaba has 12 wickets in the previous 9 games. She was the leading wicket-taker in the triangular series.
Weather Conditions
The weather at Leicester is expected to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 10-26 km/h. The rain is expected to play a spoilsport. It is a bowling-friendly pitch. It is a paradise for both batters and bowlers as it offers balance in all innings. The wind will help the pacers swing the ball.
WIW vs RSAW Pitch Report
The game will be played at the Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on 11th June from 7:30 PM onwards. The stadium has a capacity of 2000 spectators. It has hosted just one Youth ODI so far.
Toss: To Bat
In 1 ODI game hosted here, the result has favored the teams defending the target. The average first innings score is 196. The team winning the toss should bowl first.
