For match no. 25 of the ongoing 10th edition of the Kwibuka Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Rwanda and Zimbabwe A are set to lock horns at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (A), Kigali. The game is slated for the 7th of June 2024, at 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Rwanda – Marie Bimenyimana (C), Flora Irakoze (WK), Shakila Niyomuhoza, Alice Ikuzwe, Gisele Ishimwe, Merveille Uwase (WK), Geovanis Uwase, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Henriette Ishimwe, Rosette Shimwamana, Clarrisse Umutoniwase, Rosine Irera, Belise Murekatete
Zimbabwe A – Chiedza Dhururu (C, WK), Olinder Chare, Buhlebenkosi Maposa, Vimbai Mutungwindu (WK), Kelis Ndhlovu, Fidelis Pemhiwa, Kudzai Chigora, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Loryn Phiri, Beloved Biza, Christine Mutasa, Passionate Munorwei, Michelle Mavunga, Lindrose Masina
Players to watch out:
Gisele Ishimwe
The 19-year-old top-order batter has amassed 1,290 runs from 75 T20I outings, including the highest score of 114*, while also striking 14 wickets from 21 bowling innings. Gisele kicked off this campaign on a high, registering scores of 47, 27*, and 25, but in her subsequent outings, she departed cheaply for 9, 0, and 4. She’ll be backed to find her footing and make significant contributions.
Alice Ikuzwe
The 25-year-old pacer has picked up 36 wickets from 39 T20I innings, including a best of 5/12, while also being handy with the bat, adding 416 runs from 53 outings. While Alice has recorded 3 ducks in this competition, she has been in outstanding form with the ball, returning figures of 2/4, 0/11, 2/8, 5/12, 0/25, and 2/18. It is hoped she will extend this form.
Beloved Biza
The 15-year-old opening batter scored a solid 45 in her first outing in this competition and followed up with a fine 25. Though she departed for a duck in her subsequent outing, she has returned among the runs, consistently managing starts, registering scores of 29, 31, and 46. She has also bowled on 4 occasions but is yet to scalp a maiden wicket and can be counted on for the goods.
Christine Mutasa
The 15-year-old left-arm pacer had a decent start to her campaign, registering figures of 0/12, 1/14, 0/29, 1/8, and 0/8 in her first five outings. Building on the momentum, Christine produced a five-fer (5/11) in her most recent outing and will be banked upon to capitalize on this form. She has also been handy with the bat, adding scores of 14*, 15, 8, and 32 to the tally, making an all-round impact.
Pitch:
The Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (A) offers a slow track, one that poses challenges for batters and provides an advantage to spinners. The average in the 130s indicates demanding conditions and the need for careful batting on this pitch.
Weather:
Kigali promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket, with no expected rain and sunny skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 24°C, with light winds and humidity of 45%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Merveille Uwase, Chiedza Dhururu, Gisele Ishimwe, Beloved Biza, Kelis Ndhlovu, Marie Bimenyimana, Loryn Phiri, Rosine Irera, Christine Mutasa, Alice Ikuzwe, Henriette Ishimwe
Match details:
Date – June 7, 2024
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (A), Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
