West Indies Women will face South Africa Women on 10 September in the second ODI at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua. The opening match of the three-match series was played three days ago, where Dane van Niekerk’s side registered a comfortable eight-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead.
South Africa produced an excellent all-round performance in that day/night contest. Their bowlers, led by Ayabonga Khaka, wrapped West Indies up for a below-par 153 in 46.3 overs. Lizelle Lee then made a magnificent 91 not out to guide her side across the line with 63 balls to spare.
Hayley Matthews and Kyshona Knight, who departed cheaply last time, have to step up in the absence of Stafanie Taylor if West Indies will hope to pull one back to level the series.
The South African bowlers did a superb job in the first match. Khaka and her teammates – Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, van Niekerk – all went for less than four an over. Laura Wolvaardt did not need to play aggressively that night. She was happy to play second fiddle to Lee to keep the chase always under control.
South Africa are unlikely to change their winning combination. West Indies, too, may give the same lineup another go, considering they only have two players on the bench.
Betway Fantasy Tips
– Bet on West Indies. Appoint Matthews and Kapp captain and vice-captain respectively.
– Do not ignore Deandra Dottin. She may open this time to keep the scoreboard ticking from the beginning.
– Sune Luus comes to bat at No. 3 for South Africa. She also bowled 10 overs last time. She is a must-have pick for any fantasy team.
Probable XIs
West Indies Women: Anisa Mohammed (c), Kycia Knight (wk), Hayley Matthews, Kyshona Knight, Britney Cooper, Deandra Dottin, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack.
South Africa Women: Dane van Niekerk (c), Trisha Chetty (wk), Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Lara Goodall.
Blitzpools Fantasy XI
Hayley Matthews (C), Marizanne Kapp (VC), Kycia Knight, Kyshona Knight, Deandra Dottin, Laura Wolvaardt, Dane van Niekerk, Sune Luus, Ayabonga Khaka, Aaliyah Alleyne, Anisa Mohammed.