Brazil Women Crowned Champions as Switzerland Hosts Its First International Cricket Tournament
The summer of 2026 marked a defining moment in the history of Cricket Switzerland with the staging of the Cricket Switzerland Women’s Four Nations Tournament 2026 at Embrach Cricket Ground in Zurich.
Held from 27 to 30 July 2026, the tournament brought together the women’s national teams of Switzerland, Brazil, Spain and Jersey for four days of international T20 cricket.
The tournament was historic for Swiss cricket. It marked the first time that internationally recognised cricket was played on Swiss soil, providing a significant milestone for the development of the sport and, in particular, women’s cricket in Switzerland.
The occasion attracted attention beyond the cricket community, with Swiss national broadcaster SRF reporting on the significance of international cricket being played in Switzerland for the first time.
For Cricket Switzerland, the tournament represented much more than a sporting event. It demonstrated the country’s ability to host international cricket, provided the Swiss women’s national team with valuable international experience on home soil, and created an important platform for the continued growth of women’s cricket.
A New Chapter for Women’s Cricket in Switzerland
The development of women’s cricket has become an increasingly important part of Cricket Switzerland’s strategy.
The Women’s Four Nations Tournament provided the national team with an opportunity to compete against three international opponents in Switzerland, while giving supporters the opportunity to watch international women’s cricket at home.
The tournament also reflected the increasingly international character of cricket in Switzerland. Players from diverse cricketing backgrounds are contributing to the national team, while Cricket Switzerland continues to focus on developing pathways for younger players and increasing participation among women and girls.
The event arrived at an important time for the sport globally, with cricket set to return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028. The continued development of women’s cricket provides Switzerland with an opportunity to build a stronger national programme and establish a sustainable pathway towards future international competition.
Switzerland Makes History at Embrach
The opening match of the tournament on 27 July carried particular significance.
Switzerland Women faced Jersey Women at Embrach Cricket Ground in what became the first international cricket match played on Swiss soil.
Switzerland posted 138 for 6 from their 20 overs, before Jersey successfully chased the target, reaching 139 for 3 in 12.2 overs to win by seven wickets.
While the result was disappointing for the hosts, the match will forever remain an important moment in Swiss sporting history. For the first time, the Swiss women’s national team had played an international fixture in front of a home audience.
Switzerland Women Against Spain
Switzerland’s second major challenge came against Spain Women.
The Swiss team produced an impressive batting performance, scoring 189 for 5 from 20 overs.
Spain responded with one of the tournament’s strongest run chases, reaching 190 for 2 in 17.4 overs to win by eight wickets.
The match demonstrated Switzerland’s ability to compete with a strong international side and provided the team with valuable experience in high-pressure T20 cricket.
Switzerland Women Face the Tournament Champions
Switzerland’s next challenge came against eventual champions Brazil Women.
Brazil’s bowling attack restricted Switzerland to 76 all out in 18.3 overs, before Brazil reached 80 for 4 in 8.2 overs to secure a six-wicket victory.
For the Swiss team, the match represented another important opportunity to compete against a highly experienced international side and gain valuable insight into the standards required at the highest level.
Switzerland and Spain Meet Again
Switzerland and Spain met again in the third-place play-off.
Spain produced another strong batting performance, scoring 232 for 2 from 20 overs.
Switzerland responded with 156 for 2, with Spain eventually winning by 76 runs.
Despite finishing outside the top positions, Switzerland completed a significant tournament for the national programme. The experience of playing multiple international matches at home will provide an important foundation for the team’s continued development.
Jersey Women: Part of Swiss Cricket History
Jersey Women hold a unique place in the history of international cricket in Switzerland.
They were the opponents for Switzerland in the opening match, becoming the first international women’s team to play against Switzerland on Swiss soil.
Jersey also produced a number of competitive performances throughout the tournament. Their campaign included a five-wicket victory over Spain, successfully chasing 128 in 13.5 overs.
They later faced Brazil, who produced the highest team total of the tournament, scoring 243 for 3 from 20 overs.
Jersey’s participation contributed to the competitive nature of the four-nation tournament and provided their players with valuable international experience.
Spain Women Reach the Final
Spain Women were among the strongest teams throughout the tournament and ultimately finished as runners-up.
Their campaign included an outstanding performance against Switzerland, when they successfully chased 190 to win by eight wickets with 14 balls remaining.
Spain also defeated Switzerland in the third-place play-off, producing another dominant batting display.
Their performances earned them a place in the Final against Brazil, where they faced the strongest team of the tournament.
Although Spain were unable to claim the championship, their performances demonstrated the high level of competition within the tournament.
Brazil Women Crowned Champions
Brazil Women emerged as the tournament’s strongest team and were crowned champions after defeating Spain in the Final by 86 runs.
Their campaign was built around powerful batting, disciplined bowling and excellent fielding.
Brazil recorded the highest team total of the tournament when they scored 243 for 3 against Jersey Women. The match also produced the highest-scoring over of the competition, with Brazil taking 24 runs from the 17th over.
In the Final, Brazil once again demonstrated their quality to secure the tournament title.
Lindsay Mariano Vilas Boas Named Most Valuable Player
Brazil’s Lindsay Mariano Vilas Boas was the outstanding individual performer of the tournament.
Playing all four matches, Vilas Boas scored 202 runs at an average of 50.5, with a remarkable strike rate of 227.0.
Her best performance came against Jersey Women, when she scored an outstanding 121 runs, the highest individual score of the tournament.
She also contributed with the ball, taking five wickets during the competition, including figures of 3 for 26 against Jersey.
Her combination of explosive batting and effective bowling earned her the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award.
Outstanding Bowling Performances
The tournament also produced several impressive bowling performances.
Spain’s Deepa Chukkapalli finished as the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in four matches.
Her teammate Uswa Syed recorded the best bowling figures of the tournament, taking 4 for 24 in four overs against Brazil in the Final.
Syed also demonstrated her quality in the field, completing five catches to finish as the tournament’s leading fielder.
Brazil wicketkeeper Monnike Machado recorded three dismissals, including two catches and one stumping.
A Tournament Defined by Strong Numbers
The eight completed matches produced a total of 2,473 runs and 80 dismissals.
Batters produced 320 fours and sixes, accounting for 1,448 runs, or approximately 59 percent of the tournament’s total.
Teams scored at an average of 8.8 runs per over, while dot balls accounted for approximately 38 percent of deliveries.
Chasing proved to be the more successful strategy, with teams batting second winning approximately 62 percent of completed matches.
The statistics reflected the balance between aggressive batting and disciplined bowling that characterised the tournament.
Embrach Cricket Ground Hosts a Historic Event
Embrach Cricket Ground played a central role in this historic occasion.
The ground became the venue for Switzerland’s first international cricket tournament and provided the setting for four days of women’s international cricket.
The successful staging of the event demonstrated the potential for Switzerland to host further international fixtures and provided an important platform for Cricket Switzerland to showcase the country’s cricketing infrastructure.
For the players, officials and supporters who attended, Embrach Cricket Ground will forever be associated with the beginning of a new era of international cricket in Switzerland.
More Than a Cricket Tournament
The significance of the Cricket Switzerland Women’s Four Nations Tournament extends beyond the results.
For Cricket Switzerland, it demonstrated the organisation’s ability to host international cricket and provided an important platform for the continued development of women’s cricket.
For Switzerland Women, it offered the opportunity to compete against international opposition in front of a home audience.
For Jersey, Spain and Brazil, it provided valuable international competition and the opportunity to compete in a new cricketing environment.
For young players across Switzerland, the tournament provided the opportunity to see international women’s cricket taking place in their own country.
Most importantly, the tournament helped demonstrate that cricket has an important place within the Swiss sporting landscape.
Building the Future
The successful staging of the tournament provides Cricket Switzerland with a strong foundation on which to build.
The continued development of women’s cricket will require investment in youth programmes, coaching, facilities, domestic competitions and regular international fixtures.
The experience gained by the Swiss national team against Brazil, Spain and Jersey will provide valuable benchmarks as the team continues to develop.
The tournament also demonstrated the importance of providing young Swiss players with visible pathways towards senior international cricket.
With cricket returning to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, the opportunities for women’s cricket continue to grow internationally.
Switzerland now has the opportunity to build on the foundations established during this historic tournament.
A Historic Chapter for Cricket Switzerland
The Cricket Switzerland Women’s Four Nations Tournament 2026 will occupy a permanent place in the history of Swiss cricket.
It was the tournament that brought international cricket to Swiss soil for the first time.
It provided the Swiss women’s national team with its first opportunity to play international cricket at home.
It brought together Switzerland, Brazil, Spain and Jersey for four days of international competition.
It provided Embrach Cricket Ground with the opportunity to host its first international tournament.
And it demonstrated the potential of women’s cricket to contribute to the continued growth of cricket in Switzerland.
Brazil Women ultimately lifted the trophy, with Spain finishing as runners-up, while Jersey and Switzerland gained valuable international experience.
But the most important result was the milestone achieved by Swiss cricket itself.
The first international match has been played.
The first international tournament has been completed.
The foundation has been established.
International cricket has arrived in Switzerland. The next chapter begins now.
For further background on the historic significance of the event, see the SRF report on the first international cricket played on Swiss soil.
