Brazil and the United States of America are set to face off in an intriguing match at St. Albans Club in Buenos Aires as part of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The two teams are entering the match with contrasting starts to their campaign—Brazil winning their opener to Argentina, while the USA lost to Canada.
Squads:
Brazil
Carolina Nascimento (C), Roberta Moretti Avery, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Laura Cardoso, Mayara dos Santos (WK), Monnike Machado (WK), Maria McGahey-Ribeiro, Lara Moises, Evelyn Muller, Nicole Monteiro, Giulia Ribeiro, Ana Sabino, Maria Silva
United States of America
Anika Kolan (C), Aditiba Chudasama (VC), Gargi Bhogle, Ella Claridge, Disha Dhingra, Saanvi Immadi, Geetika Kodali, Maahi Madhavan, Tara Norris, Chetna Pagydyala, Chetnaa Prasad, Bhakti Shastri, Ritu Singh, Isani Vaghela
Players to watch out:
Laura Cardoso
The 19-year-old rising star for Brazil, has shown immense promise with both bat and ball. Her aggressive stroke play makes her a formidable batter in the middle overs, while her knack for taking important wickets provides Brazil with a reliable bowling option. In 28 T20 international matches, she has amassed 251 runs at a strike rate of 87.15 and taken 29 wickets. Cardoso is a dynamic all-rounder who can change the course of a game with her ability to break partnerships and contribute in all facets.
Carolina Nascimento
The captain of Brazil and a top all-rounder, leads her team with her ability to score runs quickly and take crucial wickets. She can anchor the innings or accelerate as required, providing stability in the middle order. Her off spin bowling and leadership skills significantly enhance the team’s performance, making her a key player to watch. In 25 T20 International matches, she has scored 56 runs and taken 27 wickets.
Ritu Singh
The 19-year-old all-rounder has been consistently impressive with her performances. Her ability to take wickets was evident in the recently concluded U19 World Cup where she produced a five-fer. In 16 T20 Internationals, she has taken 11 wickets and scored 96 runs at a strike rate of 93.20. With her sharp off-spin and ability to accelerate under pressure with the bat, Ritu provides balance to the team and will be a crucial asset in this key match.
Tara Norris
The 26-year-old experienced left-arm seamer adds versatility to the USA team. Known for her disciplined bowling and wicket-taking ability, particularly in bounce-friendly conditions, Norris is a reliable all-round option. In addition to her impact with the ball, she can contribute valuable runs down the order. Her international exposure and franchise league experience give the USA an added advantage. In six games for the USA, she has claimed four wickets at an economy rate of 2.05.
Pitch:
The St. Albans Club pitch in Buenos Aires is known for its speed and bounce, making it a favorable surface for fast bowlers. While spinners have a relatively limited impact, pacers capitalize on the favorable conditions to extract bounce and carry. Teams winning the toss may opt to bowl first, aiming to exploit the pitch’s pace early on before it begins to settle slightly as the game progresses.
Weather:
March is a warm month in Buenos Aires, with highs of about 26°C during the day and lows of about 17°C at night. With a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C during match hours, the weather will be sunny with cloud cover.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Disha Dhingra, Carolina Nascimento, Ritu Singh, Laura Cardoso, Anika Kolan, Giulia Ribeiro, Tara Norris, Geetika Kodali, Laura Agatha, Lekha Shetty, Nicole Monteiro
Match details:
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: St Albans Club, Buenos Aires
Broadcast: In India, the game will be live streamed on FanCode.
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