🏏 1st ODI: West Indies Women vs South Africa Women – Match Blog | pkbook99.com
Series: South Africa Women tour of West Indies, 2025
📅 Date: 11 June 2025 | 🏟️ Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
🌟 Match Overview
The highly anticipated 1st ODI between West Indies Women (WI-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) kick-started the 2025 bilateral series in stunning fashion. With both teams featuring world-class talent and seasoned campaigners, fans were treated to a close contest and exciting moments.
This ODI marks the beginning of a 3-match series, crucial for both sides in building momentum ahead of upcoming ICC Women’s Championship fixtures.
🧢 Toss & Playing XI
Toss: West Indies Women won the toss and elected to bat first.
🏏 West Indies Women XI:
Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Karishma Ramharack, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Cherry-Ann Fraser
🏏 South Africa Women XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Nondumiso Shangase
🏏 1st Innings – West Indies Women
West Indies put up a competitive total of 231 runs, anchored by a solid half-century from captain Hayley Matthews, who displayed her trademark aggression and poise. Stafanie Taylor added a steady 42, and quick cameos from Campbelle and Henry in the middle helped boost the scoring rate.
South Africa’s bowling was tight at times, with Khaka and Klaas picking up crucial wickets in the middle overs.
🟣 Top Scorer: Hayley Matthews – 66 (84 balls)
🟢 Best Bowler (SA): Ayabonga Khaka – 3/38 in 9 overs
🏏 2nd Innings – South Africa Women
Chasing 232, South Africa Women had a shaky start, losing Tazmin Brits early. However, a 60-run stand between Wolvaardt and Luus brought stability. But tight spin bowling by Afy Fletcher and Ramharack built pressure, leading to a middle-order collapse.
Despite a fighting 55 by Marizanne Kapp, South Africa fell short by 22 runs, finishing at 209/9 after 50 overs.
🔴 Top Scorer (SA-W): Marizanne Kapp – 55 (71 balls)
🔵 Best Bowler (WI-W): Afy Fletcher – 3/35
🏆 Match Result
West Indies Women won by 22 runs
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Series Status: WI-W lead 1-0 in 3-match ODI series
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Player of the Match: Hayley Matthews (WI-W)
📊 Key Stats
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WI-W posted their 4th consecutive ODI win at home
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Hayley Matthews became the fastest WI-W player to 1,500 ODI runs & 75 wickets
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Kapp’s 50+ score was her 10th ODI fifty
💬 Captain Reactions
Hayley Matthews (WI-W):
“We stuck to our plans, especially with the ball. Proud of how the team fought till the end.”
Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W):
“Disappointed we couldn’t finish the chase, but there are positives to build on for the next game.”
📅 What’s Next?
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🗓️ 2nd ODI: Scheduled for 14 June 2025 at Three Ws Oval, Barbados
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South Africa will look to bounce back and level the series, while West Indies aim to seal it 2–0.
