Argentina A clinches South American Championship
In the final match of the 8th South American Championships Argentina A took on Brazil at the Sao Paulo Athletic Club in a Twenty20 contest. Argentina won the toss and sent Brazil in to bat. Saturday’s hero for Brazil, Gregor Caisley (14), couldn’t repeat his heroics but still managed the second highest score for Brazil. Vikki Chaudry (15) was the only other Brazilian to reach double digits as Argentina bowled a tight and disciplined line with Ciaburri (3 for 6) and Tissera (3 from 13) doing most of the damage in their four over spells. Brazil crashed to 65 for 8 after 20 overs.
Argentina A only needed 3.25 an over to win the match and the tournament. They slowly and patiently went about their chase with opening batsman Charles Gibson (24*) leading the way. Rubabal Islam bowled well for Brazil taking a wicket and bowling the only maiden over of the innings allowing just 6 runs from his 4 over spell. Brazil had managed to take three wickets for 34 runs when Alejandro Tissera came to the middle. Tissera (19*) hit a four and two sixes including the match winner in the 16th over to win the match and the tournament for Argentina A.
After winning the first five South American Championships, the Argentines reclaimed their title of South American Champions. Many thanks should go to the Brazilian Cricket Association and the Sao Paulo Athletic Club for hoisting such a successful tournament. SAC 8 has been a great tournament. These four teams will meet again for SAC 9 which is schedule take place in Viña del Mar, Chile in 2011.

Awards

Brazil vs Argentina A

Chile vs Peru

Peru vs Brazil

Chile vs Argentina A

Peru vs Argentina A

Brazil vs Chile

Tournament Squads