Hosts Argentina will take on Brazil in match no. 11 of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier 2025 on the 17th of March 2025. The game will be played at St Albans Club, Buenos Aires, and will commence at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Argentina and Brazil are out of contention for advancing to the global qualifier, with each securing just one win from five games. Argentina endured three consecutive losses before claiming a win, only to fall short again in their most recent match. Meanwhile, Brazil started strong with a win but has since suffered four losses on the trot.
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:
Alison Stocks
The 31-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has accumulated 320 runs from 32 innings at a strike rate of 65.70 and has scalped 40 wickets from 36 outings at an economy rate of 4.67. Alison hasn’t had much success in this competition, managing only two wickets and starts of 25 and 16. It will be hoped she builds on these performances and delivers the goods.
Constanza Sosa
The 20-year-old pacer has picked up 29 wickets from 30 T20I outings at an economy rate of 4.92, with the best of 3/4, while also contributing with the bat on a few occasions. Constanza started this campaign with a 3/16 but has since taken only one wicket in four games. She remains a key bowler and can be relied upon to lead the wickets tally.
Laura Cardoso
The 19-year-old all-rounder has secured 34 wickets from 29 T20I outings at an economy rate of 4.62 and has posted 276 runs from 27 innings at a strike rate of 83.38. Laura kicked off with a wicketless outing but bounced back with figures of 1/16, 1/12, 1/36, and 2/21 in her next matches. The team will count on her to step up with impactful all-round efforts.
Nicole Monteiro
The 31-year-old pacer has bagged 55 wickets from 44 T20I outings at an average of 10.40 and an economy rate of 4.22, including the career-best 5/7 in this competition opener. She followed up with 2/16 in the next game but has been wicketless since. Nevertheless, she can be trusted to find her way back among the wickets and lead the tally.
Pitch:
The center wicket at St Albans Club presents a challenge for batters, making scoring difficult, as reflected in the modest average score in the 110s. Bowlers, particularly pacers, play a crucial role in shaping the game’s outcome.
Weather:
It will be a bright, sunny day in Buenos Aires, with the temperature expected to hover around 24°C, with light winds and 68% humidity. Clear skies promise a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Malena Lollo, Maria Castineiras, Albertina Galan, Alison Stocks, Laura Cardoso, Mariana Martinez, Roberta Moretti Avery, Constanza Sosa, Nicole Monteiro, Maria McGahey-Ribeiro, Lara Moises
Match details:
Date – March 17, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – St Albans Club, Buenos Aires
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
