Tazmin Brits century seals Proteas Women ODI series win

Brits Century Seals ODI Series Win for Proteas Women Over West Indies

Summary

Tazmin Brits played a starring role with a stunning century as the Proteas Women secured a 166-run victory (DLS method) over the West Indies in the decisive third ODI at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados. The win sealed a 2–1 ODI series triumph for South Africa on June 17, 2025, rounding off the 50-over leg of the tour with dominance both in batting and bowling.

• South Africa Women: 278/6 (45.5 overs) – Tazmin Brits 101 (91), Laura Wolvaardt 75 (76)

• West Indies Women: 121/9 (27.5 overs, target 288 in 39 overs) – Masabata Klaas 4/25

• Result: South Africa won by 166 runs (DLS)

• Series: South Africa Women won 2–1

Tazmin Brits: A Century to Remember

South Africa’s top order produced one of their finest ODI performances in recent memory, powered by an aggressive and confident Tazmin Brits century. Coming into the final game with the series tied 1–1, Brits delivered a composed yet forceful 101 from just 91 balls, striking eight boundaries and four sixes. Her strokeplay was elegant, controlled, and aggressive in the right moments—an innings that defined the match and, eventually, the series.

Alongside skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who contributed 75 from 76 deliveries, Brits formed a formidable opening partnership worth 184 runs—the highest opening stand by a South African pair in women's ODIs against the West Indies. Their dominant start laid the foundation for a total that proved insurmountable.

Middle Order Support Amid Rain Delays

After Afy Fletcher finally broke the partnership by removing Brits in the 27th over, the West Indies bowlers managed to pull things back briefly. Fletcher (3/53) removed both Wolvaardt and Nondumiso Shangase, while Hayley Matthews dismissed Suné Luus cheaply. South Africa were suddenly 207/4 just before a rain delay halted play.

On resumption, veteran Marizanne Kapp stepped up, stabilizing the innings with an unbeaten 34. Partnerships with Sinalo Jafta and Annerie Dercksen helped add crucial late runs, taking the team to 278/6 in 45.5 overs before another downpour ended the innings prematurely. The revised DLS target for the hosts was set at 288 in 39 overs.

Klaas the Destroyer in DLS Chase

Once the revised target was confirmed, Masabata Klaas wasted no time making her mark. She tore through the West Indies top order, claiming the prized wicket of Matthews early and following up with dismissals of Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, and Chinelle Henry in a sensational opening burst. Her 4/25 is now her best ODI bowling performance, underlining her growing importance in the Proteas attack.

Kapp (1/7) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/25) kept up the pressure. Mlaba’s left-arm spin removed Shemaine Campbelle and Jannillea Glasgow, plunging the hosts into deeper trouble at 40/6.

West Indies Collapse Despite Late Resistance

Though the West Indies innings was marked by early collapse, a brief counterattack came via Aaliyah Alleyne (32) and Jahzara Claxton (43), who shared a spirited partnership that added 61 runs. But Klaas returned to end that stand and Dercksen (2/1) cleaned up the tail with two wickets in one over.

With Stafanie Taylor sidelined due to injury, the West Indies were effectively one batter short. The hosts could only manage 121/9 in 27.5 overs, handing South Africa a resounding 166-run win by DLS.

Series Win a Statement of Depth

With contributions across the board and standouts like Tazmin Brits, Klaas, and Kapp, this series has been a reflection of the Proteas Women's growing bench strength and confidence away from home. This ODI series win is South Africa’s first away triumph against West Indies in six years, underlining their progression since the 2022 World Cup.

Captain Wolvaardt continues to lead with calm and consistency, while emerging players like Dercksen and Jafta are becoming more reliable under pressure.

Eyes Turn to T20Is

The tour now transitions to the three-match T20I series, starting Friday, June 20. The same venue, the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, will host all three games. With momentum squarely in South Africa’s favor and the Windies reeling from two heavy defeats, the T20Is offer a fresh canvas for both teams as they begin preparations for the Women’s T20 World Cup in early 2026.