WI-W vs SA-W 2nd T20I Match Preview, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Playing 11 – June 22, 2025

Prasanta Jamatia

June 21, 2025

Introduction

West Indies Women take on South Africa Women in the 2nd T20I of the series at Bridgetown on June 22, 2025. With South Africa leading 1-0, the hosts will be keen to bounce back. This article covers pitch conditions, weather report, player form, fantasy team picks, and Captain/Vice-Captain options for your Dream11 contests.

🗓 Match Details

Match: West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM local / 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

🏟 Pitch Report – Three Ws Oval, Barbados

The surface here generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball.
Expect early help for pacers due to seam and moisture.
Batting gets easier under lights with dew aiding chasing teams.
Spinners may come into play in the second innings if the pitch gets drier.

Average 1st Innings Score: ~145-155

Strategy: Win toss and bowl first to exploit early conditions and dew later.

🌦️ Weather Forecast

Temperature: 28–31°C
Conditions: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
Humidity: 70–80%
Wind: Light breeze (good for swing bowlers)

Rain interruptions are unlikely, but overcast conditions might help the fast bowlers early on.

📈 Team Form & Head-to-Head

South Africa Women lead the series 1–0 after a dominant 50-run win in the first T20I.
Hayley Matthews and Laura Wolvaardt are in sublime form with the bat.
Nonkululeko Mlaba starred in the ODI series and remains a bowling threat.

🔥 Top Fantasy Picks

🧤 Wicketkeepers:

Shemaine Campbelle (WI-W) – Reliable top-order batter, likely to bat more overs.

🏏 Batters:

Hayley Matthews (WI-W) – In-form captain, contributes with bat and ball.
Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W) – SA’s most consistent T20I performer.
Tazmin Brits (SA-W) – Aggressive batter with T20 pedigree.

🛠 All-Rounders:

Chloe Tryon (SA-W) – Match-winner on her day with both bat and ball.
Aaliyah Alleyne (WI-W) – Useful fantasy option, bowls 2-3 overs and can bat deep.

🎯 Bowlers:

Afy Fletcher (WI-W) – Experienced spinner, excels in home conditions.
Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W) – Took 4/33 in ODIs, wicket-taking machine.
Ayanda Hlubi (SA-W) – Fast bowler who can pick early wickets.
Ramharack or De Klerk (WI-W/SA-W) – Budget pick depending on toss & lineups.

🧠 Fantasy XI Team (WI-W vs SA-W)

Fantasy Team:

Hayley Matthews (C)
Laura Wolvaardt (VC)
Tazmin Brits
Chloe Tryon
Aaliyah Alleyne
Shemaine Campbelle
Afy Fletcher
Ayanda Hlubi
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Karishma Ramharack
Nadine de Klerk

Captain: Hayley Matthews – 3D performer, plays a crucial role
Vice-Captain: Laura Wolvaardt – Consistent, safe choice for SL

🔍 Differential & Grand League Picks

Karishma Ramharack – Local spinner with low ownership
Nadine de Klerk – Budget all-rounder
S Campbelle – GL-friendly pick with top-order opportunity
Ayanda Hlubi – Picks up early wickets, low selected %

🏆 Match Prediction

Likely Winner: South Africa Women (55% chance)
Momentum and balanced side make them slight favorites.
Game-changer: Hayley Matthews – can tilt the game single-handedly if WI bat first.