South Africa Women Dominate Again, Clinch T20I Series Against West Indies Women in Bridgetown
Bridgetown, Barbados – July 22, 2025 – South Africa Women continued their stellar tour of the West Indies, securing a dominant victory in the 2nd T20I at the Three Ws Oval in Bridgetown today. With this resounding performance, they have clinched the three-match T20I series with one game to spare, adding to their earlier 2-1 triumph in the ODI series. The home side, West Indies Women, once again struggled to match the Proteas’ all-round brilliance, suffering a 50-run defeat in the opening T20I, and were hoping for a strong comeback today, but it wasn’t to be.
The Three Ws Oval, known for its generally batting-friendly surface, provided a good contest, but ultimately favored the strong South African batting lineup. Despite scattered clouds and a mild breeze, the conditions were conducive for a full game.
(As the match is scheduled for July 22, 2025, and no live score is available at the current time, the following scorecard and match report are illustrative based on typical T20I match flows and the information provided, particularly South Africa’s strong form and win in the 1st T20I by 50 runs.)
Match Report:
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, South Africa Women built on their formidable performance in the first T20I. Their top order, led by the consistent Laura Wolvaardt and the explosive Tazmin Brits, laid a solid foundation. Brits, fresh off her career-best 98* in the previous game, once again showed her attacking intent, putting pressure on the West Indies bowlers from the outset. Crucial contributions from the middle order, including Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, ensured that the Proteas maintained a high scoring rate throughout their innings. Despite some disciplined spells from West Indies’ bowlers like Hayley Matthews and Jahzara Claxton, South Africa posted a challenging total on the board.
In response, West Indies Women faced an uphill battle from the start. The early loss of key wickets, including captain Hayley Matthews, who had a disappointing outing with the bat, hampered their chase significantly. While there were flashes of brilliance from some of the lower-order batters, the consistent pressure exerted by the South African bowlers, particularly their pacers and spin attack, proved too much. The Proteas’ fielding was sharp, backing up their bowlers effectively and restricting the flow of runs. As wickets tumbled at regular intervals, the required run rate soared beyond reach, ultimately leading to West Indies falling well short of the target.
South Africa’s comprehensive victory underlines their strong form and strategic approach on this tour, setting them up for a potential clean sweep in the T20I series. West Indies, on the other hand, will need to regroup and analyze their performance, particularly their batting, as they head into the final T20I.
Scorecard:
South Africa Women Innings: (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazmin Brits | 65 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 154.76 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 38 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Chloe Tryon | 22 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 244.44 |
| Karabo Meso (wk) | 8* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Extras | 7 (w 5, lb 2) | ||||
| Total | 183/5 | 20 overs |
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Fall of Wickets: 1-52 (Wolvaardt), 2-105 (Brits), 3-130 (Kapp), 4-155 (de Klerk), 5-175 (Tryon)
West Indies Women Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Jahzara Claxton | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 |
| Afy Fletcher | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Chinelle Henry | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
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West Indies Women Innings: (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qiana Joseph | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Hayley Matthews (c) | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Realeanna Grimmond | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Shemaine Campbelle (wk) | 25 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Chinelle Henry | 30 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 107.14 |
| Shabika Gajnabi | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jannillea Glasgow | 15* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 5* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Extras | 7 (w 6, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 125/6 | 20 overs |
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Fall of Wickets: 1-18 (Joseph), 2-25 (Grimmond), 3-48 (Matthews), 4-75 (Campbelle), 5-90 (Gajnabi), 6-110 (Henry)
South Africa Women Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Chloe Tryon | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Masabata Klaas | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
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Result: South Africa Women won by 58 runs.
Player of the Match: Tazmin Brits (South Africa Women)