The national women’s teams of Argentina and Brazil prepare to bout in match no. 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Argentina. The hosts will look to make a strong start against their South American rivals in this crucial pathway event for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Alongside Canada and the United States of America, both teams are aiming to secure the lone qualification spot in the Global Qualifiers from the Americas region, making every match a high-stakes battle. The Brazilian side is on a juggernaut as they’ve won their last 5 matches in convincing fashion. As Brazil and Argentina lock horns, expect a battle of grit and determination, with regional pride and World Cup dreams on the line.
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
Brazil women’s cricket team
Carolina Nascimento (C), Roberta Moretti Avery, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Laura Cardoso, Mayara dos Santos (WK), Monnike Machado (WK), Maria McGahey-Ribeiro, Lara Moises, Evelyn Muller, Nicole Monteiro, Giulia Ribeiro, Ana Sabino, Maria Silva
Players to watch out for:
Alison Stocks
Argentina’s skipper, Alison Stocks’ all-round abilities will play a pivotal role throughout the tournament. In 32 T20Is, she has scalped 38 wickets, with a career-best of 7 for 3, and maintains an impressive economy of 4.67, making her a reliable option to deceive and outsmart the opposition batters. A handy contributor with the bat, she has accumulated 261 career runs. In her most recent outing, she delivered a stellar spell, taking 3 wickets for just 4 runs against Mexico Women at Pocos de Caldas.
Lucia Taylor
The right-handed batter will lead the charge for the Argentina Women’s team, anchoring their batting lineup. She holds a proud career strike rate of 105.14 and has smashed 470 runs in T20 International cricket. Besides, Taylor holds the record for the highest individual score in a Women’s T20 International by batting position, having smashed a breathtaking 169 off 84 balls, including 27 fours, against Chile Women. Adding more accolades to her name, she shares the record for the highest first-wicket partnership in Women’s T20Is, putting together a jaw-dropping 350-run stand with A. Galan against Chile Women.
Laura Cardoso
In no time, the 19-year-old sensation has proven her mettle on the international stage. She has bagged 29 wickets from 24 innings, with best bowling figures of 4 for 13. With the bat, she boasts a healthy strike rate of 90.63, amassing 242 runs. In her last two games, she picked up 2 wickets for 9 runs against Argentina and played an unbeaten knock of 32 against Cayman. Her all-round brilliance continues to make her a rising star in international cricket.
Roberta Moretti Avery
The veteran medium-pace all-rounder will hold the aces of the bowling department for Brazil Women. With the bat, she has smashed 750 runs with a decent average of 31.25. Additionally, she has enjoyed a decent outing with the ball with 19 scalps to her name with the best figures of 3 for 1. In recent outings, she came unbeaten on 31 and 47 which gave a competitive edge to her team. Contributing in the third department too, she holds the record for joint most catches in an innings (4) in Women’s T20 Internationals.
Pitch:
The wicket is expected to be a batting paradise, providing an ideal surface for batters to shine. While pacers will get some assistance, run scoring should be relatively easy. Teams might prefer to chase, given the conditions.
Weather:
There are no chances of rain playing spoilsport in Argentina. The temperature is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing at 18 km/hr and humidity at 54%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Malena Lollo, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Alison Stocks, Roberta Moretti Avery, Lucia Taylor, Laura Cardoso, Albertina Galan, Mariana Martinez, Nicole Monteiro, Nicole Monteiro, Constanza Sosa
Match details:
Date – March 11, 2025
Time – 12:00 AM IST
Venue – St Albans Club, Buenos Aires
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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