Argentina’s women’s cricket team made history by setting a new T20 International record score of 427 runs as they dominated an inexperienced Chile side in Buenos Aires. The spectacular achievement surpassed the previous record of 318-1 set by Bahrain’s women against Saudi Arabia in March 2022.
Lucia Taylor emerged as the star of the match, amassing a remarkable 169 runs off just 84 deliveries. Her exceptional performance not only propelled Argentina to their record-breaking score but also marked the highest individual score ever recorded in women’s T20Is.
Chile, who fielded seven debutants, had a challenging task ahead of them. Unfortunately, they struggled to make an impact and were eventually bowled out for a mere 63 runs in response. The colossal 364-run margin of defeat in the match, which took place at the Maurice Runnacles Oval in the St Albans Club, marked a historic low point in both women’s and men’s cricket.
Lucia Taylor’s magnificent innings showcased a stunning transformation from her previous T20I best of just 29 runs. She struck an astonishing 27 fours during her batting display, forming a record-breaking first-wicket partnership of 350 runs with her teammate Albertina Galan, who remained unbeaten at 145. This partnership set a new record for any partnership in both men’s and women’s T20Is.
Chile faced an uphill battle, with their bowler Florencia Martinez conceding 17 no-balls in a single over, ultimately costing her 52 runs. Jessica Miranda emerged as the top scorer for Chile with 27 runs and also managed to claim the wicket of Taylor, finishing with figures of 1-64 from her four overs.
Argentina, currently ranked 66th in the International Cricket Council’s rankings, demonstrated their prowess on the field. On the other hand, Chile, who had not participated in a T20 match since 2019, have yet to accrue sufficient fixtures to establish a ranking, leaving them with plenty of room for improvement in their cricketing journey.
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