After mirroring their ODI outcomes in the T20 Internationals, with each team winning one out of three matches, South Africa and the West Indies women’s teams now head into the 3rd and final T20I with everything to play for. In the preceding ODI series, South Africa narrowly edged out the West Indies, winning the series 2–1.
South Africa Women opened the T20I series with a commanding victory, defeating West Indies by 50 runs. Tazmin Brits was the star batter, smashing an unbeaten 98 off 63 balls, powering South Africa to a competitive 183. Despite a promising bowling effort from Jahzara Claxton (3/39), the Windies faltered with the bat. Captain Hayley Matthews managed only 19 runs, and although Jannillea Glasgow showed fight with a late 53* off 44 balls, the chase never quite ignited. Marizanne Kapp (2/27) led South Africa’s disciplined bowling display.
The West Indies roared back in the second T20I with a six-wicket victory, leveling the series to 1–1. South Africa struggled with the bat, losing wickets in clusters. Captain Laura Wolvaardt (16) and in-form Tazmin Brits (14) fell cheaply. The Windies’ bowlers tightened the screws with Afy Fletcher (2/13) and Karishma Ramharack (2/25) leading the charge. Chasing 114, Hayley Matthews anchored the innings with a stellar 63* off 56 balls, supported by Glasgow’s steady 15*, overcoming Mlaba’s 2-wicket effort to secure the win.
Head-to-Head:
While the Windies have traditionally held the edge, especially across their last five T20I clashes, momentum has started to shift. South Africa have claimed four wins in their previous five T20Is against West Indies, and their ODI series victory on this tour adds to their growing confidence.
With the series delicately balanced at 1–1, the third T20I is likely to be a thriller. For the Windies to win, their spinners must restrict the flow early and their middle order must deliver again. For South Africa, another stellar innings from the Brits could secure the series.
Where to Watch: West Indies vs South Africa – 3rd Women’s T20I
Venue: Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Broadcast Details – West Indies
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Broadcast Details – South Africa
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Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Shakiba Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (WK), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloe Tryon
West Indies Women vs South Africa Women 2025, Series Schedule:
ODI Series
1st ODI – June 11 – Barbados – 07:30 PM – West Indies won by 4 wickets
2nd ODI – June 14 – Barbados – 07:30 PM –South Africa won by 40 runs
3rd ODI – June 17 – Barbados – 07:30 PM – South Africa won by 166 runs (DLS)
T20I Series
1st T20I – June 20 – Barbados – 11:30 PM – South Africa won by 50 runs
2nd T20I – June 22 – Barbados – 07:30 PM – West Indies won by 6 wickets
3rd T20I – June 23 – Barbados – 07:30 PM
