| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchesca Moya | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Maria Salazar | 10 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Bolanos | 4 | 13 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Estefanny Barboza | 4 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunia Perez | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Estefanny Barboza | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Mardones | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| Jessica Miranda | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Valdes | lbw b Sofia Bolanos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | c Ana Cespedes b Estefanny Barboza | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Florencia Martinez | lbw b Sofia Bolanos | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sofia Mardones | run out (Wendy Morales) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Monserrat Montero | b Sofia Bolanos | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Jessica Miranda | b Jazmin Molina | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maria Salazar | c and b Sofia Bolanos | 10 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Vanesa Pavez | b Yerin Molina | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Franchesca Moya | b Wendy Morales | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Sofia Araya | b Estefanny Barboza | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nataly Perez | not out | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Bolanos | 4 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Estefanny Barboza | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Yerin Molina | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Jazmin Molina | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Amanda Bolanos | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Saray Lara | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Wendy Morales | 1.3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunia Perez | batting | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Maria Miranda | b Sofia Mardones | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Sofia Bolanos | run out ((sub)Ivonne Vildosola) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Estefanny Barboza | batting | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Valdes | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Florencia Martinez | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Jessica Miranda | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Sofia Mardones | 0.2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Yaritza Rodriguez | 1.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.4 |
Summary:
Costa Rica Women triumphed over Chile Women by 8 wickets in the first T20I at Los Reyes Polo Club, Guacima. Sofia Bolanos was the standout performer with the ball for Costa Rica, taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs. Franchesca Moya was the top scorer for Chile with 32 runs, while Dunia Perez led Costa Rica's chase with an unbeaten 41 runs.
Detailed Narrative:
The match began with Costa Rica Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Chile Women's innings struggled from the start as they lost early wickets. Sofia Bolanos was instrumental in dismantling the Chile batting lineup, claiming four key wickets. She dismissed Camila Valdes and Florencia Martinez for ducks and later bowled Monserrat Montero and Maria Salazar. Estefanny Barboza supported well with two wickets, including a crucial catch by Ana Cespedes to dismiss Yaritza Rodriguez.
Chile's innings saw a brief resistance from Franchesca Moya who scored a brisk 32 off 29 balls, but lacked support from other batters as they were bowled out for 95 in 18.3 overs.
Costa Rica Women had a steady start to their chase despite losing Maria Miranda early to Sofia Mardones. Dunia Perez anchored the innings with a composed 41 not out off 41 balls, ensuring there were no further hiccups in the run chase. She was well supported by Estefanny Barboza who remained unbeaten on 14 runs.
The best bowling performance came from Sofia Bolanos with figures of 4/13, earning her the player of the match accolade. Costa Rica Women chased down the target comfortably in just 11 overs, highlighting their dominance in this encounter.
Key Performances:
Costa Rica Women showcased a strong all-around performance to secure a convincing victory over Chile Women in this opening T20I match of the series.
