In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Costa Rica and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 have the T20I status.[8]
History
Cricket was introduced in Costa Rica during the late 1800s by Jamaican immigrants coming to construct the country's railways.[9] The sport continued to be played among the Afro-Caribbean population in the Caribbean coastal areas but its popularity began to decline.[10] In recent years, however, more Costa Ricans are being introduced to the game and interest in the game is starting to grow.
Costa Rica became an affiliate member of the ICC in 2002. Their first international match was played on 18 March 2006 in the Central American Cricket Championship against Belize to whom they lost. They also lost their game against Mexico finishing third in the tournament.
Costa Rica also took part in the 2007 Central American Cricket Championship, losing to Mexico but recording their first international win against El Salvador and finishing second in the competition.
In 2008, Costa Rica took part in the inaugural Easter Cup, an international Twenty20 tournament, against hosts Nicaragua and El Salvador. Costa Rica dominated the tournament defeating both of the other sides. The second Easter Cup was held in the December of the same year. Costa Rica finished third beating El Salvador but losing to Belize.
The following year, Costa Rica took part in the third Central American Championship, which they also hosted. They finished fourth out of the five participating teams. Their only win in the new Twenty20 format was against El Salvador who they beat by 10 wickets.
2018-Present
In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Costa Rica and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I.[11]
Joel Cutinho 32 (37) Dilip Dahyabhai Ahir 2/11 (2 overs)
Yusuf Ebrahim 35* (23) Zain ul Tashnam 1/16 (4 overs)
Panama won by 7 wickets Reforma Athletic Club, Naucalpan Umpires: Bob Baxter (Mex) and Dilip Pachichigar (Mex) Player of the match: Imran Bulbulia (Pan)
Costa Rica won the toss and elected to bat.
First ever T20I match for Costa Rica.
In 2024, cricket made its debut in Costa Rica's National Games as an exhibition sport.[12]
