Setting a powerful precedent, the South Africa Women’s squad made a strong statement in the second ODI of their West Indies tour, played on June 14, 2025, thanks to a well-paced 309–9 in their full 50 overs. Chasing that imposing total, the hosts fell 40 runs short, ending on 269 all out—a result that underscored South Africa’s balanced attack and batting depth.
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South Africa Women Post Impressive 309-9 Total on Saturday
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa Women steadily built their innings against a varied West Indies bowling attack. Captain Laura Wolvaardt began the innings carefully, scoring 28 runs from 47 deliveries. Timely partnerships—first between Tazmin Brits and Wolvaardt, then Nondumiso Shangase’s brisk 55 off 48 balls—kept the scoreboard ticking. With the help of 12 extras and valuable late-order knocks from Annerie Dercksen (37 off 24) and Chloe Tryon (28 off 19), the total surpassed 300, setting a challenging stage for their bowlers.
89-Run Stand: How Shangase and Luus Turned the Tide for South Africa
The backbone of South Africa’s middle order was laid by Shangase and Sune Luus. Shangase’s 55, featuring four boundaries and two sixes, came at an impressive strike rate of 114.58. Luus then capitalized on the foundation, scoring a patient 76 from 65 deliveries, including eight fours, at a strike rate of 116.92. Their 89-run stand between overs 30 and 43 arrested any West Indies momentum.
West Indies Women Fight Valiantly Fall Short in Chase
Chinelle Henry’s 39 and Qiana Joseph’s 17 kept hopes alive at various stages, but a series of mid-innings wickets stalled progress. Despite their best efforts, the hosts could only muster 269, falling short by 40 runs—a testament to South Africa’s disciplined bowling and field placements.
Bowling Mastery Restricts West Indies to Manageable Total
Marizanne Kapp supported well with 2 for 42, while Ayanda Hlubi chipped in with one crucial breakthrough. Their combined pressure in the middle overs forced the West Indies to rebuild multiple times, ultimately keeping the total within a chaseable but challenging range.
Strategic Batting & Favorable Conditions Propel South Africa to Victory
The contest turned decisively when South Africa’s middle order accelerated between overs 30 and 48, adding more than 150 runs during that phase. A pivotal moment arrived when Luus reached her half-century, breaking any chance of a West Indies comeback.
1XBIT Cricket Score Insights Offer Bettors Edge Data-driven Analysis
For betting enthusiasts, the match provided several actionable insights. Powerplay scoring rates hovered around 6.5, suggesting that pre-match over/under line bets could favor the “over.” Middle-overs efficiency—South Africa added 144 runs in overs 29–40—highlights the value of in-play bets on run rates spiking during overs 30–45. Additionally, the impact of spin in the latter half underscores how pitch conditions evolve, a crucial factor for future odds modelling on 1XBIT’s live betting markets.
Sune Luus Crowned Player of Match
The decisive edge for South Africa came from Sune Luus’s composed knock of 76, her adeptness at stabilizing the middle order under duress, and her secure catching in the outfield. Luus’s performance not only swung momentum in her team’s favor but also offered a blueprint for consistency in high-stakes encounters, making her a standout in this high-octane second ODI.
