Brazil A arrive in Poços de Caldas not as the senior national side, but as a carefully constructed development outfit designed to feed talent into the main team. Lacking senior international caps, this squad brings high energy and disciplined field presence honed through Cricket Brazil’s pathway system. Costa Rica, making their debut appearance in the South American Championship, enter with momentum from their bilateral success against Chile earlier this year. Led by experienced campaigners like Wendy Morales, the Central American side relies on tight bowling and tactical patience rather than raw power hitters.
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
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:
Wendy Morales
As a true all-rounder, Wendy Morales has made significant contributions in 13 WT20I games. In addition to taking 9 wickets in 11 bowling spells with best statistics of 3/21, she has amassed 101 runs in 11 innings with a maximum score of 39. She has also made three receptions in the field and keeps her economy rate at 7.30.
Jazmin Molina
Jazmin Molina has participated in three T20I, primarily as a potent bowling option. She has captured four wickets at an average of 7.25 throughout the course of three bowling innings while maintaining a tight economy rate of only 3.22. Although she hasn’t batted in the format yet, her highest bowling result is 2/5, and she has also caught two catches in the field.
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, Wendy Morales, Jazmin Molina, Samarie Pecou, Katherine Gomez, Kaisha A
Match Details:
Date – September 24, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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