The West Indies Women defeated South Africa Women by six wickets in the third T20 International at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados on Monday to secure a 2-1 series victory.

South Africa first posted 147-6 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and batting first.

Miane Smit led the charge with the bat with a 38-ball 59* inclusive of seven fours and a six while captain Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits made 28 and 20, respectively.

Karishma Ramharack controlled the game expertly with her off spin, conceding only 18 runs in four overs while picking up two wickets.

Afy Fletcher was also excellent with her leg spin, picking up 2-28 in her four overs.

The West Indies then reached their target with nine balls to spare thanks to excellent performances from Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle.

Captain Matthews continued her phenomenal form this year with 65 off 50 balls including nine fours and a six while vice-captain Campbelle made 42 off 38 balls as the pair shared in an 82-run third-wicket stand that set up the victory for the hosts.

The finishing touches were applied by Chinelle Henry who made 20* off 11 balls including two fours and six.

Pacer Marizanne Kapp took 2-27 from her four overs.

Photo courtesy of Windies Cricket.