West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | South Africa Women tour of West Indies, 2025

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10 June 2025 | 09:25AM
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The opening match of the South Africa Women tour of West Indies 2025 will see the West Indies Women (WI-W) facing off against South Africa Women (SA-W) at the 3Ws Oval. Both teams come into this match with a lot to prove. West Indies, led by experienced players like Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews, will look to capitalize on their home advantage and utilize their all-rounders and bowlers to full effect. Their batting depth with players such as Shemaine Campbelle and Realeanna Grimmond will be crucial in setting or chasing big totals.


On the other hand, South Africa Women have a formidable side led by Laura Wolvaardt, who has been in scintillating form. They also boast strong all-rounders in Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, while Sune Luus and Ayanda Hlubi will look to strengthen their bowling attack. With a solid mix of youth and experience, South Africa is well-equipped to challenge the West Indies on their home soil.


The match promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams packed with talent. WI-W vs SA-W Live Line will be a thrilling encounter that will set the tone for the rest of the series.

West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Match Details

Series

South Africa Women tour of West Indies, 2025

Match

West Indies Women vs South Africa Women

Date & Time

11 June 2025, 07:30 PM

Venue

3Ws Oval

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West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Match Weather Condition

09:00 am

Cloud

50%

Humidity

74%

Wind

30.6 km/h

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Partly cloudy

3Ws Oval

3Ws Oval Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

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Pace Bowling

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Spin Bowling

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Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at 3Ws Oval generally provides good support for both batters and bowlers, but the spinners will have a slight advantage, particularly as the match progresses. The pitch tends to offer some bounce, making it ideal for fast bowlers during the early overs, while spinners can exploit the dryness of the surface in the latter stages. The outfield is expected to be fast, meaning boundaries will be a regular occurrence. Batting first is usually a good option, given the way the pitch tends to slow down in the second half of the game, making it harder for the chasing side.

West Indies Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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South Africa Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

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X

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Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

0

X

0

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

0%
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0%
Bowling First

West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Match Squad

West Indies Women Squads

South Africa Women Squads

Bench

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West Indies Women Probable XI :

Realeanna Grimmond, Shabika Gajnabi, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne.

South Africa Women Probable XI :

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Miane Smit, Nadine De Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Sinalo Jafta.

Conclusion

The WI-W vs SA-W Live Line match promises an exciting and competitive start to the series. With both teams fielding a mixture of experienced players and promising young talents, the match could go either way. West Indies will be aiming to utilize home conditions to their advantage, but South Africa's strong batting lineup and seasoned bowlers make them a tough opponent. This first match will provide an early indication of who might take the upper hand in the series, and whichever team executes their strategies better will likely come out on top.