Argentina Wins by 41 Runs in Buenos Aires SAMC 2023
Match Highlights
Argentina vs. Colombia, October 21, 2023
In a thrilling encounter, Argentina defeated Colombia by 41 runs in Buenos Aires on October 21, 2023. The match was part of the South American Cricket Championship (SAMC) 2023 and was a crucial fixture in determining the tournament standings.
Argentina won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 1544 runs, with opener Esteban Mazzoni scoring a brilliant 113 off 100 balls. Colombia's bowlers struggled to contain Argentina's aggressive batting display.
In the chase, Colombia fell short by 41 runs, finishing on 1139. Despite a valiant effort from middle-order batsman Carlos Ruiz, who scored 59 runs, Colombia could not overcome Argentina's dominant bowling performance. Left-arm spinner Ignacio Rolandelli was the pick of the bowlers for Argentina, taking 5 wickets for just 38 runs.
Tournament Standings
The victory propelled Argentina to the top of the SAMC 2023 points table, while Colombia dropped to second place. The latest standings can be found on ESPNcricinfo.
Live Coverage
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