The action kicks off in the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier as Canada takes on the United States of America in the opening match on March 10. The two teams will face off at the Club San Albano, Burzaco, starting at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). But this match is more than just a clash between two neighbouring nations – it’s a crucial step towards securing a spot in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Squads:
Canada
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
United States of America
Anika Kolan (C), Aditiba Chudasama (VC), Gargi Bhogle, Ella Claridge, Disha Dhingra, Saanvi Immadi, Geetika Kodali, Maahi Madhavan, Tara Norris, Chetna Pagydyala, Chetnaa Prasad, Bhakti Shastri, Ritu Singh, Isani Vaghela
Players to watch out for:
Amarpal Kaur
The 28-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler has already made her mark in T20Is, scoring 95 runs in six innings and claiming 15 wickets. Notably, the Canadian skipper was the Player of the Series in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier, where she emerged as the top wicket taker. Her previous outing against the USA was also impressive, with an unbeaten 27.
Achini Perera
The 24-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler has shown promise in T20Is, scoring 135 runs in 14 innings and claiming 6 wickets in 7 innings. In the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier, she finished as the 11th highest run-scorer accumulating 53 runs in 6 innings and 12th highest wicket-taker, taking 4 wickets.
Anika Kolan
The 18-year-old wicket-keeper batter is rapidly rising through the ranks of international cricket. In 18 T20I innings, she has scored 238 runs, while in 7 ODI innings, she has amassed 155 runs. Notably, she was the third-leading run scorer in 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier, scoring 146 runs in 5 innings. Recently, she also impressed in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup, scoring 49 runs in 2 innings.
Tara Norris
The 26-year-old left-arm medium bowler has claimed 4 wickets in her short T20I career of 5 innings. However, it is in domestic competitions where Norris has truly made her mark. In England’s The Hundred competition, she has taken 10 wickets in 22 innings and in the inaugural season of India’s Women’s Premier League (WPL), she picked up 7 wickets in 5 matches for Delhi Capitals.
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:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket in Buenos Aires, with no expected rain interruptions and clear skies. The temperature will hover around 20°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 63%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anika Kolan, Gargi Bhogle, Achini Perara, Disha Dhingra, Amarpal Kaur, Ritu Singh, Isani Vaghela, Tara Norris, Geetika Kodali, Tiffany Thorpe, Saanvi Immadi
Match Details:
Date – March 10, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Club San Albano, Burzaco
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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