WI-W vs SA-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win the Opening ODI in Barbados on June 11, 2025?

Kai Grayson 10-Jun-2025 • 09:13

WI-W vs SA-W Match Preview: West Indies Women will host South Africa Women in the 1st ODI of the South Africa Women tour of the West Indies on June 11, 2025, at the 3Ws Oval. The two sides come into this contest with vastly different momentum. West Indies Women are in terrible form after losing all five of their previous games, while South Africa Women stopped their recent losing streak with a commanding 76-run victory over Sri Lanka Women. The hosts are desperate to bounce back and make a statement, but they face a tough challenge against an SA-W side that seems to have regained confidence just in time.

WI-W vs SA-W

WI-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head:

These two teams have played a limited number of ODIs against each other in recent times, with South Africa Women holding the edge with one win. This match presents an opportunity for West Indies Women to start balancing the rivalry, but they’ll need to lift their game significantly to do so.

WI-W vs SA-W Pitch Report:

The 3Ws Oval pitch is expected to be batting-friendly with good bounce and carry. Spinners may come into play in the middle overs, but batters who settle in early can play their shots freely. A score in the region of 250–270 could be competitive, especially under lights.

WI-W vs SA-W Playing XI Prediction:

South Africa Women (SA-W) are likely to field: Amy Jones (WK), Natalie Sciver (C), Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Emily Arlott, Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn.

West Indies Women (WI-W) probable XI includes:

Shemaine Campbelle (WK/C), Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Qiana Joseph, Shabika Gajnabi, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Realeanna Grimmond, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow.

WI-W vs SA-W Match Prediction:

In their most recent game, South Africa Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by a dominating 76 runs. Their bowlers held Sri Lanka to 239 in 42.5 overs as they amassed a commanding 315/9 in 50 overs. In the meantime, West Indies women are going through a terrible losing run. Their most recent match saw them post just 106/8 in 21 overs against England Women, which was easily chased down in just 10.5 overs. Based on current form and recent performances, South Africa Women are heavy favorites to win the opening match of the series.

WI-W vs SA-W Best Batsman Prediction:

Taylor, Stafanie (WI-W) Taylor continues to be the most outstanding batter for the West Indies Women's team with 5826 runs at an outstanding average of 42.21 in 167 games, including 7 hundreds and 41 fifties. She is the most important player for the home team because of her skill, technique, and capacity to accelerate in the final overs, particularly if they bat first and want to reach a competitive total.

WI-W vs SA-W Best Bowler Prediction:

Ayabonga Khaka (SA-W) – One of South Africa's most consistent bowlers, Khaka has taken 134 wickets in 109 matches. She has bowled 5053 deliveries, conceded 3571 runs at an economy of 4.24, and has a bowling average of 26.64. Her best 5/26 figures show that she can dominate over other teams, which makes her a tremendous asset in powerplay and the final overs.

WI-W vs SA-W Result Prediction:

It is anticipated that South Africa Women would dominate the game and get the series began to a strong start given their current form and confidence levels.

Who will win today cricket match: South Africa Women.