West Indies will face South Africa in the third and last T20I of the series at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on Saturday, 4 August. The first game was abandoned due to persistent rain, while South Africa won the second match by 50 runs. West Indies must win this game to avoid a series defeat.
In the second match, a brilliant 52-ball 75 from Lizelle Lee, coupled with 9-ball 33 not out from Laura Wolvaardt (she hit four consecutive sixes to end the innings), drove South Africa to 165/3 in the first innings.
Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk also chipped in with handy contributions. The South African top four are a formidable unit, and getting them quickly will be the key for West Indies.
West Indies were let down by their batters. Most batters got starts, but none stayed long enough. Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin need to provide a brisk start. The middle-order is weakened by the absence of the regular captain, Stafanie Taylor.
On the bowling front, Matthews picked two wickets but conceded 43 runs in three overs. Qiana Joseph did pose frequent questions, and she was the most economical bowler.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Among wicketkeepers, Kycia Knight is a better option than Trisha Chetty, since the latter bats at a much lower position.
- Dottin, Lee and Wolvaardt are ideal choice for batters.
- Kapp and Matthews are must-haves for your team.
Probable XIs
West Indies Women: Anisa Mohammed (c), Kycia Knight (wk), Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Britney Cooper, Qiana Joseph, Kyshona Knight, Chedean Nation, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell, Aaliyah Alleyne.
South Africa Women: Dane van Niekerk (c), Lizelle Lee (w), Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayobanga Khaka, Masabata Klaas.
Blitzpools Fantasy XI:
Kycia Knight, Lizelle Lee (vc), Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin, Kyshona Knight, Marizanne Kapp (c), Hayley Matthews, Dan van Niekerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shakera Selman