The South American Championship kicks off with a fascinating opening fixture that sets two contrasting paths against each other. Brazil A enter the tournament carrying the heavy mantle of continuous domestic structure, high-performance training camps, and deep squad depth, making them look formidable on paper. Chile, on the other hand, arrive determined to test their grit on foreign soil, using a blend of experienced campaigners and keen young talent. When these two walk onto the pitch, it won’t just be about getting two points on the board—it’s a statement game for how the rest of their tournament campaign is going to take shape.
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:
Jessica Miranda
Jessica Miranda has featured in 14 WT20I matches, where she has primarily made her presence felt with the ball. Across 14 bowling innings, she has picked up 15 wickets at an average of 18.60 and an economy rate of 6.15, with a best bowling figure of 4/11. On the batting front, she has scored 100 runs in 14 innings with a top score of 30, while also holding 3 catches in the field.
Franchesca Moya
Franchesca Moya has represented her side in 13 WT20Is, serving primarily in a batting capacity. In 12 batting innings, she has gathered 93 runs with a highest score of 32, averaging 8.45 across her career. In addition to her contribution with the bat, she has taken 2 catches and effected 1 stumping as a fielder.
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, Camila Oyarce, Alejandra Zúñiga, Jessica Miranda, Franchesca Moya, Yaritza Beltrán, Tiara Pueye
Match Details:
Date – September 23, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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