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WI-W vs SA-W 2nd T20I: All you need to know

South Africa and West Indies will face each other in the second T20I match of the three-match series on Sunday in Barbados. With South Africa currently leading the three-match series 1–0, the second game will be crucial for West Indies to remain alive in the series.
In the first T20I, South Africa dominated, restricting West Indies to a total of 133/6 in 20 overs in their chase of 183/6 in 20 overs. For South Africa, Tazmin Brits starred with the bat, hitting 98 unbeaten, while their bowling attack witnessed Marizanne Kapp take two wickets. Meanwhile, the winner of this second match will take a commanding 2–0 lead, thus clinching the series.
West Indies’ bowlers and batters will need to step up to unleash their assault to win the second game to level the series 1-1. And they must respond assertively to avoid slipping into crisis.
Head-to-head
Matches - 23
SA-W won - 15
WI-W won - 8
West Indies Women probable XI: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Realeanna Grimmond, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
South Africa Women probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Miane Smit, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
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