South Africa women got their five-match ODI series off to a positive
start when they beat the West Indies by a comprehensive 80 runs in St.
Kitts on Monday.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first posting 206/8 thanks to a half century from Trisha Chetty (57) and a valuable 48-run contribution by captain, Mignon du Preez.
In reply, the hosts could not contend with a ruthless South African attack lead by Dané van Niekerk whose brilliant seven over spell of 5/28 included a hat-trick. Marizanne Kapp and Susan Benade claimed two wickets each to round off a superb all round effort by the visitors.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first posting 206/8 thanks to a half century from Trisha Chetty (57) and a valuable 48-run contribution by captain, Mignon du Preez.
In reply, the hosts could not contend with a ruthless South African attack lead by Dané van Niekerk whose brilliant seven over spell of 5/28 included a hat-trick. Marizanne Kapp and Susan Benade claimed two wickets each to round off a superb all round effort by the visitors.