South Africa Women took a 1-0 T20 International Series lead over the West Indies Women thanks to a 50-run win in the first of three games at the 3ws Oval in Barbados on Friday.

Tazmin Brits starred with a brilliant 98* off 63 balls to help South Africa post 183-6 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat by West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews.

Brits hit nine fours and four sixes in her knock and didn’t have much support as the only other batters to get to double figures were Nadine de Klerk (21) and Chloe Tryon (16).

Jahzara Claxton picked up 3-39 from her four overs of medium pace for the hosts.

The West Indies were then restricted to 133-6 in their 20 overs thanks to a good all-round bowling effort from the South Africans.

Pacer Marizanne Kapp was the pick of the bowlers with 2-27 from three overs while Nonkululeko Mlaba was excellent in support, conceding just 18 in her four overs while picking up a wicket.

Jannilea Glasgow was the best West Indian batter on the day, hitting 53* off 44 balls.

This was her maiden fifty in the format and included five fours.

Chinelle Henry was unable to find her groove, using up 32 balls for her 26.

The hosts will look to bounce back in the second game on Sunday.