In Match 5 of South American Championship 2026, both Costa Rica and Chile find themselves at very different stages of their campaign. Costa Rica Women enter the contest sitting in 2nd place with two points from their single outing, boasting a solid net run rate of +0.920 following a confident start. Chile Women, on the other hand, sit at the bottom of the ladder in 3rd place after dropping both of their opening matches, holding zero points and a tough -3.012 net run rate that leaves them under immediate pressure to turn things around.
Squads:
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
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 2 matches for Chile, accumulating 32 runs across 2 innings with the highest score of 32*. Facing 49 balls, she holds a solid average of 32.00 alongside a strike rate of 65.30. Her tournament statistics so far feature 5 boundaries and 1 duck.
Maria Miranda
Representing Costa Rica, Maria Alejandra Miranda has posted 25 runs from her single innings appearance without being dismissed. She faced 56 balls to anchor the side, striking at 44.64 during her stay at the crease. Her steady knock also included a boundary to help build the innings.
Constanza Oyarce
Constanza Oyarce has chipped in with the ball across 2 matches for Chile Women, bowling a total of 4 overs (24 balls). She has taken 1 wicket while conceding 22 runs, recording best bowling figures of 1/16. Her efforts translate to a bowling average of 22.00, an economy rate of 5.50, and a strike rate of 24.00.
Katheryn Calderon
Katheryn Gabriela Calderon provided a tidy spell for Costa Rica in her sole match, taking 1 wicket for just 4 runs in 2 overs (12 balls). Her best figures stand at 1/4, leaving her with an average of 4.00 and a stingy economy rate of 2.00. She also maintained an impressive strike rate of 12.00 during her spell.
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 weather 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:
Wendy Morales, Jazmin Molina, Samarie Pecou, Katherine Gomez, Kaisha A, Camila Oyarce, Alejandra Zúñiga, Jessica Miranda, Franchesca Moya, Yaritza Beltrán, Tiara Pueye
Match Details:
Date – September 25, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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