The Canada Women’s cricket team, led by skipper Rabbjyot Rajput, will be at St George’s College Ground in Buenos Aires on 2nd August 2026 for the sixth T20I of their seven-match series against Argentina Women, captained by Maria Castiñeiras. This crucial encounter, scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, forms part of Argentina Women’s home series running from 29th July to 2nd August 2026, with both sides looking to gain momentum ahead of the crucial phase of the series. The series is well-poised at 2-0 in favour of the home side.
The seven-match T20I series represents a significant opportunity for both teams to build depth and experience in international cricket. With the series entering its final stages, the 6th T20I carries added importance as both captains will be eager to test different combinations and strategies before the series finale. The series has been heavily affected by weather.
Squads:
Argentina Women’s Cricket Team
Veronica Vasquez, Maria Castineiras, Albertina Galan, Julieta Cabal Cullen, Alina Emch, Maria Mastrangelo, Malena Lollo (WK), Milagros Bestani (WK), Constanza Sosa, Tamara Basile, Francesca Galan, Maria Lehmann
Canada Women’s Cricket Team
Vritti Dahiya, Hasini Santhoshkumar, Maren Couch, Khadeeja Fatima, Rabbjyot Rajput (C), Neha Teny, Rameen Rashid, Elyssa Sun (WK), Harper Chalmers, Namrit Dhillon, Prakriti Jaiswal, Snigdha Malhotra
Players to watch out:
Achini Perera
She has been one of the most impressive performers with the bat in the ongoing bilateral series. As a result, she is at the top of the run-scoring charts with 56 runs at a strike rate of 80 in three matches and a couple of innings with the bat for her side so far. She will have a crucial role to play at the top of the order for the visitors. She can also chip in with a few overs of medium pace, which could be vital in terms of her role, particularly as a partnership breaker.
Shreya Voya
The young 16-year-old leg-spin prodigy has been one of the biggest positives with the ball for Canada. She is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker for her side and the series alongside Harper Chalmers and Snigdha Malhotra with 4 wickets at an average of 3.50 and an economy of 2 in three innings, including a four-wicket haul.
Julieta Cullen
She has been impressive with the bat, as she has scored 39 runs at a strike rate of 67.24 and an average of 19.50 in a couple of innings and matches with the bat, placing her as the leading run-scorer for Argentina and the 2nd highest run-scorer of the series so far.
C Valencia
She is currently the leading wicket-taker for her side and the 2nd highest wicket-taker of the ongoing series with 3 wickets at an average of 5 and an economy of 3.75 in one innings and a couple of matches so far. She could yet again play a crucial role with the ball for the home side.
Pitch:
St George’s College Ground in Quilmes, Buenos Aires, offers a balanced, bowler-friendly surface known for lower-scoring contests. The turf pitch provides decent initial carry and seam movement early on, but bounce tends to stay low as the innings progresses, making stroke-play increasingly difficult. This combination rewards disciplined bowling and careful batting, with teams likely to post modest totals unless they build substantial partnerships.
Weather:
Buenos Aires looks set for cool, overcast conditions with temperatures hovering around 16°C. With only a 6% chance of precipitation and no thunderstorms forecast, interruptions appear unlikely, though the cloudy skies and breeze may make batting slightly more challenging under lights.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maria Lehmann, Achini Perera, Khadeeja Fatima, Julieta Cabal Cullen, Malena Lollo, Rabbjyot Rajput, Clara Valencia, Shreya Voya, Francesca Galan, Harper Chalmers, Snigdha Malhotra
Match Details:
Date – August 02, 2026
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – St George’s College Ground, Buenos Aires
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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