West Indies Women defeated South Africa Women by eight wickets in the opening Twenty20 International at the Beausejour Cricket Ground.
Deandra Dottin led their chase of 114 with a well played 48 not out to earn the player-of-the-match award. She would certainly remember this game, her 50th, and was given a special award by WICB President Julian Hunte.
Scores: SOUTH AFRICA 113-7 off 20 overs (Mignon du Preez 39 not out, Cri-zelda Brits 36; Shanel Daley 2-14, Shaquana Quintyne 2-18, Stafanie Taylor 2-24)
WEST INDIES 114-2 off 18.2 overs (Deandra Dottin 48 not out, Kycia Knight 33 not out; Sunette Loubser 1-19).