The women’s team of South Africa concluded the 3rd ODI 2025 of the South Africa vs. West Indies Women on a high. They thrashed the West Indies by 157 runs in Barbados. With this huge win, they took the series 2-1.
From the very beginning, the visitors were poised to dominate the Windies. The opening pair, Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt, displayed significant determination. Before long, they started to exploit gaps and capitalize on weak deliveries.
Brits were the stars early on. She stayed calm and played her shots freely. Her superb 101 came in just 91 balls, with 8 boundaries and 4 sixes. On the other hand, Wolvaardt looked smooth and steady. Her 75 off 76 balls helped build pressure on the hosts. Together, they added a massive 184 for the first wicket.
Subsequently, the middle order contributed as well. Although no individual player made a significant score, they ensured the scoreboard continued to progress. Kapp remained not out with a score of 34, while Tryon contributed 10 rapid runs. Additionally, extras played a role. Ultimately, South Africa finished with a total of 278 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 45.5 overs.
In response, the West Indies experienced a disastrous beginning. They lost four wickets within a mere four overs. Their top order collapsed. Masabata Klaas spearheaded the assault with intensity, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs, effectively derailing the West Indies’ chase.
Furthermore, Kapp secured an early wicket. Subsequently, Mlaba struck twice, exacerbating the situation. The home team attempted to recover but continued to lose wickets, resulting in a failure to gain any momentum.
Only Claxton and Alleyne demonstrated some resilience. Claxton scored 43 runs off 32 balls, while Alleyne contributed 32 runs from 49 balls. However, the remainder of the team did not provide adequate support. Additionally, star player Stafanie Taylor was unable to bat due to an injury, which was a significant setback.
Ultimately, the West Indies were bowled out for a mere 121 runs in 27.5 overs. This resulted in a substantial defeat. Nevertheless, they did have some positive moments throughout the series.
Match Summary:
South Africa Women – 278/6 (45.5 overs)
Tazmin Brits – 101 (91), Laura Wolvaardt – 75 (76)
Afy Fletcher – 3/53
West Indies Women – 121 all out (27.5 overs)
Jahzara Claxton – 43 (32), Aaliyah Alleyne – 32 (49)
Masabata Klaas – 4/25, Nonkululeko Mlaba – 2/25
In the 3rd ODI of 2025 between South Africa vs West Indies Women, the visiting team exhibited dominance. They performed admirably with the bat, executed their bowling strategies effectively, and concluded the series spectacularly.
