South Africa vs West Indies match in Dubai's first game of T20 World Cup 2024
Women's T20 World Cup 2024/25, SA Women vs WI Women Match Report: Both sides included plenty of spin options in their ranks, although South Africa banked a little more on pace
South Africa opt to bowl vs West Indies
South Africa won the toss and chose to field in their T20 World Cup 2024 tournament opener against West Indies in Dubai, in what is the first match of this tournament to be played at this scene.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said her decision was down to history - chasing teams tend to excel at this setting. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews said she would have fielded first also.
Both teams have included plenty of spin options in their ranks. West Indies have the offspin of Karishma Ramharack and the legspin of Afy Fletcher in their ranks, in addition to the left-arm spin of Zaida James. That apart, Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews and others batting in the top six are also capable contribute to the slow-bowling attack.
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Generally, the same goes for South Africa, though they have banked a little more on pace. Slow left-armer Nonkululeko Mlaba is the main specialist spinner, but Chloe Tryon (left-arm spin), Sune Luus (legspin), and Anneke Bosch (part-time offspin) are also near. Their seamers are Ayabonga Khaka, Nadine de Klerk and Annerie Dercksen
