Indatwa Hampshire CC and Muhanga Zebras CC will lock horns in the 1st Semi-Final of the 2024 Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) League. The game will be played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 11th of May 2024, at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Indatwa Hampshire CC – Cynthia Tuyizere, Gisele Ishimwe, Gislaine Umubyeyi, Liliane Ufitinema, Gisele Irankunda, Henriette Ishimwe, Marie Tumukunde, Sifa Ingabire, Flora Irakoze (WK), Justine Ingabire (WK), Sarah Uwera (WK), Chanceline Umutoni, Devotha Uwizeyimana, Grace Mugwaneza, Immaculee Muhawenimana
Muhanga Zebras CC – Iradukunda Joyuse, Keza Kevine, Nakuzwe Doriane, Nishimwe Liliane, Niyomukiza Gisele, Tuyisenge Francine, Tuyizere Alexia, Umutoni Liliane, Uwayisenga Aline, Ingabire Georgette, Niyonkuru Esther, Niyonsenga Jeanette, Tuyisabe Nadine, Umumararungu Zulphati, Veronique Iriho, Niyorukundo Thania (WK), Mushimiyimana Anastasie, Nzayituriki Nadine, Shimwamana Rosette, Uwimana Diane
Players to watch out:
Gisele Ishimwe
The 19-year-old opening batter, from 69 T20I outings, has amassed 1178 runs, including the highest of 114*, and has struck 14 wickets from 20 innings. Gisele’s scores from her previous 4 innings read 22(20), 38(38), 50(56), and 7(9), while also bagging a wicket. She is in-form and will be relied upon for the goods.
Immaculee Muhawenimana
The 25-year-old pacer, averaging 13.75 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.56, has scalped 49 wickets from 52 T20Is, producing the best of 4/6. From 3 innings in this competition, Immaculee has taken as many wickets, and her previous couple of figures read 1/7 and 2/9. It’ll be hoped she capitalizes on this return to form.
Shimwamana Rosette
The 17-year-old off-spinner, from 7 T20Is, has taken 8 wickets at an economy rate of 2.50. From 4 outings in this competition, she has chipped in with the bat, scoring 57 runs and bagging 6 wickets. Shimwamana has been in outstanding bowling form and will be banked upon to continue with it, while also leading the scoring.
Veronique Iriho
The 33-year-old all-rounder has added 47 runs to the tally and claimed 6 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.91, from 4 games in this competition. Departing on scores of 10, 17, 13, and 7, she’ll be backed to convert her starts, while finding consistency in her bowling as her bowling figures read 0/24, 1/15, 5/1, and 0/6.
Pitch:
The Kigali wicket heavily favors the bowlers, particularly the pacers, who receive ample assistance. Batters have found it challenging to score runs freely on this wicket and a target of around 110 runs is considered competitive.
Weather:
With scattered thunderstorms on the radar, the chances of a complete game are very slim if the skies don’t clear. The temperature is expected to hover around 23°C with light winds and humidity of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Flora Irakoze, Gisele Ishimwe, Veronique Iriho, Sifa Ingabire, Henriette Ishimwe, Shimwamana Rosette, Ingabire Georgette, Nakuzwe Doriane, Nzayituriki Nadine, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Grace Mugwaneza
Match details:
Date – May 11, 2024
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.