The South African women’s team faces a must-win situation as they take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the 3-match series at the picturesque Three Ws Oval, Cave Hill, Barbados. With the hosts leading 1-0 after a rain-affected opener, fantasy cricket enthusiasts have a fascinating contest to dissect.
Fantasy 11 Picks for South Africa tour of West Indies 2025, 2nd ODI:
Wicketkeeper:
Shemaine Campbelle
Campbelle remains a reliable presence behind the stumps and in the middle order. While her contribution in the 1st ODI was modest (10 off 13 balls), her experience and dual point-scoring avenues, batting and wicket-keeping, make her a steady fantasy choice. She has scored 1,863 runs at an average of 18.91 in 114 innings, including four half-centuries and a century in the ODI format for her side.
Batters:
Laura Wolvaardt
The South African skipper anchored the innings with a composed 27 from 49 balls in the 1st ODI. As the team’s most consistent batter and leader, Wolvaardt is crucial for South Africa’s comeback hopes and fantasy stability. She has scored 4,416 runs at a strike rate of 71.59 and an impressive average of 49.06 in 104 innings, including 34 half-centuries and 8 centuries to her name in the ODI format for South Africa.
Sune Luus
Luus showed her class with a patient 32 (53 balls) in the series opener. Her ability to steady the innings, coupled with her occasional off-spin, adds subtle all-round value, making her a smart inclusion. She has scored 2,369 runs at a strike rate of 65.02 and an average of 24.93 in 111 innings, including 14 half-centuries and a century to her name with the bat for her side in the format. She has also picked up 116 wickets at an average of 22.17 and an economy of 4.50 in 93 innings, including 3 four-wicket hauls and 5 five-wicket hauls with the ball for South Africa in the ODI format.
Qiana Joseph
Joseph was the undisputed star of the 1st ODI, smashing a match-winning 60 off 58 balls to claim Player of the Match honours. Her form and confidence make her an automatic fantasy selection. She has scored 396 runs at a strike rate of 80.16 and an average of 22 in 20 innings with the bat, including three half-centuries to her name with the bat in the format. She has also picked up 13 wickets at an average of 29 and an economy of 4.85 in 12 innings with the ball for the West Indies in the format.
All-rounders:
Hayley Matthews
Matthews delivered a true captain’s performance, scoring 40 (44 balls) and bowling a full quota (10-0-44-1). As a player who impacts the game in both innings, she’s the safest and most rewarding captaincy pick. She has scored 3,010 runs at a strike rate of 76.06 and an average of 33.82 in 94 innings, including 7 half-centuries and 9 centuries to her name with the bat. She has also picked up 122 wickets at an average of 23.91 and an economy of 4.10 in 91 innings, including 5 four-wicket hauls with the ball for the West Indies, creating a massive all-round impact in the ODI format.
Aaliyah Alleyne
Alleyne’s impact with the ball (8-1-35-2) in the 1st ODI was significant. Her knack for breakthroughs and handy lower-order batting make her a valuable fantasy asset, especially on a pitch that can reward seamers. She has picked up 43 wickets at an average of 26.32 and an economy of 5.39 in 40 innings, including one four-wicket haul with the ball for her side in the format. She has also chipped in with vital contributions with the bat, scoring 476 runs at an average of 15.86 and a strike rate of 65.83 in 39 innings with the bat, including a high score of 44 in the recently concluded ODI series against England.
Chinille Henry
Henry contributed with a brisk cameo (11 off 10 balls) in the 1st ODI and is a dynamic batter who can adjust to the situations of the game. She is known for her power-hitting and can clear the ropes with ease, adding the much-needed firepower lower down the order with the bat for the West Indies. She is a genuine wicket-taker and a partnership breaker with the ball for her side. She has scored 741 runs at a strike rate of 84.01 and an average of 17.23 in 48 innings with the bat, including four half-centuries. She has also picked up 33 wickets at an average of 33.38 and an economy of 5.05 in 48 innings with the ball for the West Indies in the ODI format.
Jannillea Glasgow
Glasgow’s all-round display (12 off 14 balls; 6-0-31-1) from the 1st ODI underlines her growing influence. Her ability to chip in with both bat and ball makes her a high-upside fantasy pick. She has been impressive with the bat as well as with the ball, ever since she made her ODI debut for the West Indies. She also had an impressive outing in the recently concluded white-ball series against England. She has scored 90 runs at a strike rate of 102.27 and an average of 18 in five innings with the bat for her side. She has also picked up a couple of wickets at an economy of 5.77 in five innings with the ball for her side in the format.
Annerie Dercksen
Dercksen had a quiet outing with the bat (4 off 10 balls) in the series opener, but her role as a seam-bowling all-rounder keeps her in the mix. She offers balance and the chance to contribute to both innings. She has scored 350 runs at a strike rate of 96.95 and a sensational average of 43.75 in nine innings, including a couple of half-centuries and a century with the bat for her side. She has also picked up 8 wickets at an average of 28.75 and an economy of 6.60 in 8 innings with the ball for South Africa in the ODI format.
Nadine de Klerk
De Klerk’s late-innings heroics (42 off 38) in the 1st ODI highlighted her temperament and ability to score quick runs. Even without wickets in the 1st ODI, her all-rounder status means she’s always in play for fantasy points, making her a top vice-captaincy choice. She has scored 702 runs at a strike rate of 78.18 and an average of 23.40 in 39 innings, including a couple of half-centuries with the bat for South Africa. She has also picked up 53 wickets at an average of 28.79 and an economy of 4.92 in 45 innings with the ball, including a four-wicket haul with the ball for South Africa in the ODI format. She is known for her aggression and her hunger to create a decisive all–round impact for her side.
Bowlers:
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Mlaba’s tidy spell (6-1-22-1) was a bright spot for South Africa. Her left-arm orthodox spin is a proven wicket-taking option, especially in the middle overs, and she offers fantasy reliability. She has picked up 30 wickets at an average of 41.96 and an economy of 4.91 in 32 innings with the ball for South Africa in the ODI format. She has also scored 50 runs in 17 innings with the bat for her side in the format. She has been a genuine wicket-taker for South Africa ever since the left-arm spinner made her international debut for the Proteas.
With West Indies holding a 1-0 lead and South Africa desperate to level the series, expect another high-intensity clash at the Three Ws Oval. This Fantasy XI blends form, multi-skill value, and leadership pedigree, giving you the best shot at fantasy glory. Don’t miss out on the all-rounders; their dual roles are fantasy gold.
