Francesca Galan produced an exceptional bowling performance as Argentina Women defeated Mexico Women by 165 runs in the second T20I of their 2026 tour in Texcoco.
Galan claimed 5/5 from four overs as Mexico collapsed to 23 all out in 9.3 overs while chasing Argentina’s 188/5. Earlier, Maria Lehmann scored an unbeaten 51, supported by Milagros Bestani’s rapid 34 and Albertina Galan’s 37 not out.
Argentina Recover From Early Wickets
Mexico started strongly, reducing Argentina to 15/2 in 3.1 overs. Gabriela Gaby dismissed Alina Emch for four, while Tania Salcedo removed Maria Mastrangelo for five.
Julia Andujar helped rebuild the innings with 17 off 18 balls before Bestani accelerated the scoring, smashing 34 from just 12 deliveries. Her innings included eight boundaries at a strike rate of 283.33.
Julieta Cullen contributed 14 off 11 balls, but Argentina continued losing wickets and slipped to 91/5.
Lehmann and Albertina Galan then combined for an unbeaten 97-run sixth-wicket partnership. Lehmann struck seven fours in her 51 off 40 balls, while Albertina remained unbeaten on 37 from 37 deliveries, helping Argentina finish strongly.
Mexico conceded 26 extras, including 13 wides and 13 no-balls. Gaby led the bowling effort with 3/35, while Salcedo and Anna Septien claimed one wicket each.
Francesca Galan’s Five-Wicket Haul Dismantles Mexico
Mexico’s chase unravelled quickly as Argentina’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Captain Anna Septien was run out for one before Francesca Galan bowled Zitalalli Hernandez and had Gabriela Gaby caught by Constanza Sosa for a duck.
Galan continued her impressive spell by dismissing Tania Salcedo, Virginia Diaz and Araceli Perez, leaving Mexico struggling at 12/7 in 6.3 overs.
Jennifer Pastrana was also run out, while Clara Valencia dismissed Ivonne Rodriguez. Maria del Carmen became the third run-out victim before Maria Mastrangelo bowled Coral Amado to complete the innings.
Judith Diaz remained unbeaten on two.
Galan’s figures included a maiden over and an economy rate of 1.25. Valencia finished with 1/13, while Mastrangelo took 1/0 from three deliveries.
Mexico’s batters contributed only seven runs, with the remaining 16 coming from extras.
Argentina Women vs Mexico Women: 2nd T20I Scorecard
| Match detail | Performance |
|---|---|
| Venue | Texcoco, Mexico |
| Argentina Women | 188/5 (20 overs) |
| Mexico Women | 23 all out (9.3 overs) |
| Result | Argentina won by 165 runs |
| Maria Lehmann | 51* (40 balls) |
| Albertina Galan | 37* (37 balls) |
| Sixth-wicket partnership | 97 runs, unbeaten |
| Milagros Bestani | 34 (12 balls) |
| Francesca Galan | 5/5 (4 overs) |
| Gabriela Gaby | 3/35 (4 overs) |
Argentina Extend Dominant Run Against Mexico
The victory strengthened Argentina’s position in the T20I series and demonstrated their ability to recover from early batting setbacks.
Lehmann and Albertina’s partnership proved crucial after Mexico’s early breakthroughs, while Francesca Galan’s five-wicket haul ensured the hosts could not mount a serious challenge.
Mexico will need a stronger batting performance to compete more effectively in the remaining matches.
