In the South American Championship 2026, Brazil A return to action at Poços Oval looking to showcase the depth of the host nation’s domestic system. Filled with domestic performers under the guidance of senior team manager Carolina Nascimento, the side plays with an aggressive, proactive style. Chile, returning to the tournament for their third appearance after previous outings in 2018 and 2019, feature a core group of familiar players like Camila Oyarce and Jessica Miranda. Chile enter as the more internationally experienced national side, eager to capitalize on facing a developmental outfit rather than Brazil’s main squad.
Squads:
Brazil A Women’s Cricket Team
Beatriz Pereira, Eloise Roque, Anna Vitoria De Oliveira, Ana Julia Bessoni, Geovana Cristina De Lima, Isabella Moreira Ramos, Ana Marcelly Da Silva, Gabriela Bernardes, Lavinia Vitoria Silva, Hilary Alves Iaccino, Tamara Pereira, Gabrieli Cristine Da Silva, Silvia Cristina Eugenio
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
Players to watch out:
Sofía Araya
In her six WT20I appearances, Sofía Araya has gone undefeated in four of her six hitting innings. After facing 19 deliveries, she hasn’t yet opened her account with the bat, but she has made a contribution with the ball by taking one wicket in her one bowling spell, returning best figures of 1/25.
Montero Monserrat
Monserrat Montero has batted in all three of his WT20I appearances. She has faced 45 deliveries and scored 5 runs altogether, with a best score of 3. She has yet to bowl or record a catch in international matches, and her career strike rate is now 11.11.
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:
Beatriz Pereira, Eloise Roque, Anna Vitoria De Oliveira, Ana Julia Bessoni, Geovana Cristina De Lima, Isabella Moreira Ramos, Camila Oyarce, Alejandra Zúñiga, Jessica Miranda, Franchesca Moya, Yaritza Beltrán
Match Details:
Date – September 24, 2026
Time – 9:30 PM IST
Venue – Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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