WI-W vs SA-W 2025, 1st ODI: Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | West Indies vs South Africa

The South Africa Women are set to embark on a pivotal white-ball tour of the Caribbean as they face the West Indies in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series beginning June 11 at the iconic Three Ws Oval in Barbados. With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on the horizon, scheduled to be hosted by India later this year, this series carries enormous significance for both sides.

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For South Africa, the Caribbean conditions will provide valuable experience akin to what they might expect in the subcontinent, particularly in terms of pitch behavior, weather challenges, and match tempo. The Proteas will be eager to solidify their combinations, test bench strength, and prepare mentally and tactically for the high-pressure global tournament ahead.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named a 15-member squad for the home series against South Africa, marking an important moment of introspection and potential course correction for the team. The squad announcement comes in the wake of a difficult tour of England where the West Indies failed to register a single win. The upcoming ODI series, running from June 11 to 23, offers a critical opportunity for the hosts to regain confidence and recalibrate their approach.

The leadership battle will be one of the standout narratives of this bilateral series. South Africa will be captained by stylish top-order batter Laura Wolvaardt, whose form and calm leadership have been vital for the team in recent months. On the other side, West Indies will look to their dynamic skipper Hayley Matthews to inspire a turnaround.

WI-W vs SA-W: 1st ODI

• Date and Time: June 11; 07:30 pm IST / 02:00 pm GMT / 10:00 am Local
• Venue:  Three Ws Oval, Barbados

Three Ws Oval Pitch Report

The Three Ws Oval in Cave Hill is a well-regarded venue that offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with a slight edge for batters. Known for its consistent bounce and lively pace, the pitch provides an excellent surface for strokeplay, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. That said, the conditions also offer significant assistance to fast bowlers—particularly during the middle overs where pronounced swing can pose serious challenges for batters and create opportunities for key breakthroughs. Given the pitch’s historical behavior and surface quality, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first, aiming to post a strong total before the conditions begin to favor the seamers.

WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbell, Karabo Messo
• Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus
• All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Marizanne Kapp, Aaliyah Alleyne
• Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas

WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
• Choice 2: Stafanie Taylor (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)

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WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune

WI-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 11, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloe Tryon

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.