Match 2 of South American Championship 2026 brings together two side-by-side rivals in Chile and Costa Rica, setting up a contest where tactical adjustments and mental endurance will be put to the test right out of the gate. Costa Rica come into the tournament with a reputation for playing spirited, fearless cricket, capable of stringing together energetic performances that can turn matches around in a flash. Chile, playing back-to-back fixtures, face the immediate challenge of managing player workload and maintaining sharp focus. Both squads boast dynamic match-winners who can flip the momentum in a matter of a few overs, making this one of the most unpredictable ties of the opening round.
Squads:
Chile Women’s Cricket Team
Camila Oyarce, Alejandra Zúñiga, Jessica Miranda, Franchesca Moya, Yaritza Beltrán, Tiara Pueye, Sofía Mardones, Florencia Martínez, Sofía Araya, Monserrat Montero, Ivonne Vildosola, Alejandra Lagos, Paz Ravanal
Costa Rica Women’s Cricket Team
Wendy Morales, Jazmin Molina, Samarie Pecou, Katherine Gomez, Kaisha A, Yerin Perez, Dunia Gonzalez, M. Fernanda Arauz, Saray Espinoza, Shanil, M. Paula Astua, Maria Aguirre
Players to watch out:
Sofía Araya
Sofía Araya has appeared in 6 WT20I matches, remaining unbeaten in 4 of her 6 batting innings. Although she is yet to open her account with the bat after facing 19 deliveries, she has contributed with the ball by picking up 1 wicket in her single bowling spell, returning best figures of 1/25.
Monserrat Montero
Monserrat Montero has featured in 3 WT20I matches, batting in all 3 outings. She has scored 5 runs overall with a high score of 3, facing 45 deliveries in total. Her career strike rate currently stands at 11.11, and she is yet to bowl or register a catch in international fixtures.
Wendy Morales
Wendy Morales has played 13 WT20I matches, contributing well as a genuine all-rounder. She has accumulated 101 runs in 11 innings with a highest score of 39, while also collecting 9 wickets across 11 bowling stints with best figures of 3/21. Additionally, she maintains an economy rate of 7.30 and has taken 3 catches in the field.
Jazmin Molina
Jazmin Molina has played 3 WT20Is, operating mainly as an effective bowling option. Across 3 bowling innings, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 7.25 while keeping things tight with an economy rate of just 3.22. Her best bowling performance stands at 2/5, and she has also grabbed 2 catches in the field despite not yet batting in the format.
Pitch:
Poços Oval in Poços de Caldas serves as the headquarters and high-performance training base for Cricket Brasil. Designed with turf pitches to support both national setup preparation and local development programs, the ground hosts domestic tournaments as well as international fixtures in the region.
Weather:
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions throughout the day and night with a high temperature of 22°C and a low of 15°C. Winds will blow from the west at 5 mph, with daytime humidity around 76% and a 20% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Camila Oyarce, Alejandra Zúñiga, Jessica Miranda, Franchesca Moya, Yaritza Beltrán, Tiara Pueye, Wendy Morales, Jazmin Molina, Samarie Pecou, Katherine Gomez, Kaisha A
Match Details:
Date – September 23, 2026
Time – 9:30 PM IST
Venue – Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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