Player of the Series, Hayley Matthews, delivered yet another standout performance as the West Indies secured a six-wicket victory over the Proteas Women in the third T20 International, clinching the three-match series 2-1 at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, on Monday, 23 June 2025.
After Miané Smit struck an unbeaten maiden T20I half-century, scoring 59* off 38 balls (7 fours, 1 six), to help South Africa post 147/6, Matthews responded with a commanding knock of 65 from 50 deliveries (9 fours, 1 six) to steer her side to victory with nine balls to spare.
After winning the toss for the first time in the tour, South Africa chose to bat first. The new-look opening pair of Tazmin Brits (20) and Suné Luus (13) helped the visitors to 29 for no loss in the fourth over before Luus was caught off the bowling of Karishma Ramharack (2/18).
Despite the early wicket, the Proteas maintained momentum. Brits and captain Laura Wolvaardt (28) carried the innings forward, helping the team finish the powerplay at 40/1. Their 28-run stand was eventually broken when Brits fell to Afy Fletcher (2/28) in the ninth over, leaving South Africa at 57/2.
The breakthrough gave the West Indies a foothold, with Matthews (1/28) and Ramharack making further inroads by removing Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp (1), reducing the visitors to 81/4 after 13 overs.
With wickets tumbling around her, young prospect Smit took charge of the innings. First, she steadied the ship alongside Karabo Meso (5), then formed a crucial 44-run partnership with the experienced Chloé Tryon (9).
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That stand helped her reach her maiden international half-century, anchoring the innings as South Africa closed on 147/6 from their 20 overs.
In reply, the West Indies faced early setbacks. Kapp (2/27) and Ayabonga Khaka (1/22) removed openers Qiana Joseph (6) and Realeanna Grimmond (5), leaving the hosts at 32/2 in the sixth over.
Skipper Matthews then found solid support in the experienced Shemaine Campbelle (42), with the pair teaming up for a pivotal 82-run partnership for the third wicket. Matthews brought up her 19th T20I half-century during the stand.
Although Matthews was eventually bowled by Luus (1/21), Campbelle and the explosive Chinelle Henry (20*) added another important 22 runs for the fourth wicket to take their side to the brink of victory before Campbelle was caught and bowled by Kapp.
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As the in-batter at the crease, Henry showcased her hitting prowess with a six and a four in the penultimate over, guiding the West Indies to a memorable 2-1 series win over the South Africans.
West Indies vs Proteas Women’s Results and Fixtures at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados
West Indies Win the T20I Series 2-1
Fri, 20 June: Proteas Women beat West Indies by 50 runs
Sun, 22 June: West Indies beat Proteas Women by 6 wickets (4 balls remaining)
Mon, 23 June: West Indies beat Proteas Women by 6 wickets (9 balls remaining)
South Africa Won the ODI Series 2-1
Wed, 11 June: West Indies beat Proteas Women’s by 4 wickets (DLS)
Sat, 14 June: Proteas Women beat West Indies by 40 runs
Tue, 17 June: Proteas Women beat West Indies by 166 runs (DLS)
Proteas Women Playing XI
Tazmin Brits
Suné Luus
Laura Wolvaardt (c)
Miané Smit
Marizanne Kapp
Karabo Meso (wk)
Chloé Tryon
Nadine de Klerk
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Ayabonga Khaka
Tumi Sekhukhune
West Indies Playing XI
Hayley Matthews (c)
Shemaine Campbelle (wk)
Aaliyah Alleyne
Jahzara Claxton
Afy Fletcher
Jannillea Glasgow
Realeanna Grimmond
Shawnisha Hector
Chinelle Henry
Qiana Joseph
Karishma Ramharack
Proteas Women Squad – West Indies Outbound Tour
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans)
Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions)
Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions)
Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province)
Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions)
Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans)
Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans)
Karabo Meso (DP World Lions)
Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions)
Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
*Miané Smit (Knights)
Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
*Uncapped in T20Is
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: It was West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews once again standing tall to guide the West Indies to a six-wicket victory over the Proteas Women in the final T20 International, to win the three-match series at 2-1 at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, on Sunday, 22 June 2025. All Photos: Cricket South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Miané Smit struck an unbeaten maiden T20I half-century, scoring 59* off 38 balls (7 fours, 1 six), to help South Africa post 147/6.
Photo 3 Caption: Skipper Matthews brought up her 19th T20I half-century in a pivotal 82-run stand with Shemaine Campbelle in sealing the series win.
