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70-Year-Old Grandmother Debuts in International Cricket Under Granddaughter's Captaincy!
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News18•28-09-2026, 18:12
70-Year-Old Grandmother Debuts in International Cricket Under Granddaughter's Captaincy!
- •Yvonne Wildosola, 70, from Chile, made her international cricket debut under the captaincy of her granddaughter, Camila Oyarce.
- •Wildosola first held a cricket bat at 63 in 2019, starting her journey in the sport.
- •She became the oldest cricketer globally to play international cricket, making history at 70.
- •Wildosola debuted against Costa Rica, opening the batting alongside her granddaughter.
- •She expressed pride in playing with her granddaughter, stating she never imagined playing sports 50 years ago.
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Yvonne Wildosola made her international cricket debut at the age of 70 in April 2026 against Costa Rica, making her the oldest cricketer in the world to play international cricket.
Yvonne Wildosola played under the captaincy of her granddaughter, Camila Oyarce, and even opened the batting alongside her during the matches.
Wildosola first held a plastic cricket bat in 2019 at the age of 63 when a mothers and daughters cricket tournament was organized by the Chilean women's team.
