Cullen powers Argentina to commanding total
Cullen was the standout performer with the bat, striking 58 runs off just 40 balls to provide the backbone of the innings. She found valuable support from Albertina Galan, who contributed a steady 32 off 28 deliveries. Despite the best efforts of Mexico’s bowling attack, led by Tania Salcedo who finished with figures of 2/26 from her four overs, Argentina managed to post a challenging 186/7 by the end of their 20 overs.
Mexico collapse under pressure
The chase never truly gained momentum for the home side. Facing a required run rate of over nine an over, Mexico lost three early wickets, which immediately put them on the back foot. The pressure intensified when Gabriela Morales Sanchez fell at 19 in just the 2.4 overs, a moment that effectively stifled any hope of a recovery.
Argentina’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings, ensuring that no partnership could take root. Anna Ceci top-scored for Mexico with 9 runs off 16 balls, while Tania Salcedo provided some resistance, but the side was eventually bundled out for just 51. Alongside Cullen’s batting heroics, Maria Lehmann and Alina Emch were instrumental in the field and with the ball to ensure the result was never in doubt.
With this emphatic win, Argentina Women have extended their lead in the three-match series to 2-0. The clinical performance in Texcoco underscores their superiority in the current tour, leaving Mexico with significant work to do as the series concludes.
