In the final league game, match no. 12 of the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier, Canada and the United States of America will face off in a virtual final. The game is scheduled for 12:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 18th of March 2025 at St Albans Club, Buenos Aires.
Both teams are tied at the top of the table with 8 points from four games, but the USA holds the top-spot on Net Run Rate. A win will secure the USA their third consecutive championship and a place in the global qualifiers, unless Canada pulls off an upset to claim their maiden title. While Canada’s only loss came against Argentina by a single run, the USA suffered their lone defeat in the opener against Canada by 9 runs.
Squads:
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
United States of America women’s cricket team
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:
Amarpal Kaur
The 28-year-old all-rounder from 11 T20Is has accumulated 165 runs and struck 20 wickets, with bests of 33* and 4/1, respectively. Amarpal has been outstanding so far, registering scores of 12*, 33*, and 25, while returning figures of 2/9, 2/15, and 1/6. The seasoned campaigner can be relied upon to step up with all-round efforts.
Indomatie Goordial
The 39-year-old all-rounder from 5 T20Is has scalped as many wickets at an economy rate of 3.62 and added 81 runs from 4 innings, with bests of 42 and 2/9. Indomatie has registered scores of 14, 42, and 24, alongside bowling figures of 1/6, 1/10, and 2/9 in her previous three outings. She can be counted on to continue this form.
Chetna Pagydyala
The 16-year-old top-order batter from 5 T20I innings has accumulated 79 runs at an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 78.21, while in her only ODI outing, she scored an unbeaten 136. In her previous three outings in this competition, Chetna has registered scores of 36*, 18, and 22*. It will be expected that she builds on these scores with another substantial one.
Chetnaa Prasad
The 19-year-old spinner from 2 T20I innings has scalped 5 wickets at an economy rate of 3.00, with the best of 4/8 in her maiden outing. She followed up her four-fer with 1/7 in her most recent game and can be trusted to provide breakthroughs. She also made a notable impact at the U19 World Cup earlier this year.
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 25°C, with light winds and 68% humidity. Clear skies promise a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Anika Kolan, Disha Dhingra, Chetna Pagydyala, Ritu Singh, Aditiba Chudasama, Amarpal Kaur, Indomatie Goordial, Vandana Mahajan, Chetnaa Prasad, Mannat Hundal, Saanvi Immadi
Match details:
Date – March 18, 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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