The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier continues to heat up, with Match 4 set to take place on March 12th at 12:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), at the Club San Albano, Burzaco. Argentina will face off against Canada in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Canada got off to a flying start in the tournament, securing a 9-run victory over the USA, while hosts Argentina stumbled out of the gate, losing by 25 runs. With Canada currently sitting atop the points table and Argentina at third, this match is shaping up to be a crucial battle for the spot in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Squads:
Argentina women’s cricket team
Alison Stocks (C), Maria Castineiras (VC), Tamara Basile, Milagros Bestani, Julieta Cullen, Albertina Galan, Francesca Galan, Victoria Lehmann, Malena Lollo (WK), Mariana Martinez, Naara Patron Fuentes (WK), Alison Prince, Constanza Sosa, Lucia Taylor
Canada women’s cricket team
Amarpal Kaur (C), Achini Perera (VC), Habeeba Bader, Indomatie Goordial, Mannat Hundal, Mohini Kalra, Krima Kapadia, Terisha Lavia, Vandana Mahajan, Kainat Qazi, Rabbjyot Rajput, Tiffany Thorpe, Vijayani Vithanage, Belinda Williams
Players to watch out for:
Mariana Martinez
The 27-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler has accumulated 233 runs and claimed 24 wickets in 31 T20I matches. Her form in the 2024 South American Women’s Championship was quite decent, finishing as 10th highest run-scorer with 42 runs in four matches, while also snaring three wickets to rank 9th on the wicket-takers’ list. In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier 2023, she scored 51 runs in six matches and took three wickets.
Albertina Galan
The 22-year-old all-rounder has made a significant impact in T20Is. She has amassed 256 runs and taken 19 wickets in just 21 matches. In the 2024 South American Women’s Championship, Galan was the sixth-highest wicket-taker with five scalps, while also contributing 48 runs to rank ninth among run-scorers.
Mannat Hundal
The 18-year-old promising young leg-break bowler has taken 10 wickets in only 7 T20 innings, showcasing her skill and potential. Her standout performance came in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier 2023, where she finished as the third-leading wicket-taker, claiming 10 wickets in just six matches.
Pitch:
The St Albans Club dishes an evenly balanced center strip that slightly favors the batters. While it is conducive for batting, the average score in the 130s suggests that bowlers, particularly pacers, can expect some assistance from the wicket.
Weather:
The conditions for the match are expected to be cloudy with a temperature of 20°C. With only a 10% chance of precipitation, rain is unlikely to disrupt play. However, humidity at 65% and winds blowing at 21 km/h could have an impact, especially for bowlers looking to generate swing.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Malena Lollo, Maria Castineiras, Achini Perera, Alison Stocks, Amarpal Kaur, Lucia Taylor, Albertina Galan, Mannat Hundal, Mariana Martinez, Constanza Sosa, Tiffany Thorpe
Match details:
Date – March 12, 2025
Time – 12:00 AM IST
Venue – Club San Albano, Burzaco
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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