Windiescricket.com
EAST LONDON, South Africa- The West Indies Women suffered a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa Women in the fourth T20 International of the Women’s Tri-Series at Buffalo Park.
Hayley Matthews 34(26) and Shabika Gajnabi 33(34) posted a 61-run partnership as West Indies Women posted 97/6 (20 overs). Tumi Sekhukhune was the pick of the South African bowlers, finishing with figures of 4-0-21-2 followed by Nonkululeko Mlaba with 4-2-7-1.
South Africa Women’s openers Laura Wolvaardt (42*) and Tazmin Brits made quick work of chasing down the target, with Brits scoring a half-century (50*) and hitting the winning runs. The South Africa Women reached 98/0 in 13.4 overs.
For the West Indies, Karishma Ramharack had the most economical bowling figures of 3-0-17-0.
Remaining matches:
30 January: vs India, 3 pm local time (9 am Eastern Caribbean/8 am Jamaica)
2 February: Tri-Series Final, 3 pm local time (9 am Eastern Caribbean/8 am Jamaica)