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Costa Rica begin South American Women’s Championship with nine-wicket win over Chile

Costa Rica Women beat Chile Women by nine wickets at Pocos Oval on 23 September, reaching 87/1 in 16.4 overs after Chile made 86/8.

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Costa Rica begin South American Women’s Championship with nine-wicket win over Chile
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Costa Rica Women began the South American Women’s Championship with a nine-wicket win against Chile Women at Pocos Oval, Pocos de Caldas, on 23 September 2026. The official ICC match centre and ESPNcricinfo’s independent full scorecard record a completed Match 2: Chile made 86 for 8 from 20 overs and Costa Rica replied with 87 for 1 in 16.4 overs. Costa Rica won with 20 balls remaining.

Chile’s 20 overs

Chile completed the scheduled 20 overs with eight wickets down. Its 86 set Costa Rica a target of 87. The two scorecards give the same innings total and confirm the final margin, establishing the result without relying on an incomplete status or an inferred cause.

Costa Rica’s chase

Costa Rica lost one wicket in a reply that finished after 16.4 overs. Dunia Perez made 23 from 29 balls before the only dismissal. Maria Miranda was 25 not out from 56 balls, and Maria Cano was 9 not out from 26. Both scorecards record those batting figures and the final total of 87 for 1.

Confirmed finish

The official and independent records agree on the date, venue, scores, nine-wicket margin and unused deliveries. This was the competition’s second listed match, with Costa Rica’s result providing the opening win reflected in the supplied title. Follow SportsHub4U’s Cricket hub for verified cricket updates.

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