Hosts Namibia will go up against Zimbabwe in match no. 6 of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Capricorn Tri-Series, also featuring the United Arab Emirates. The game will be played at Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek, on the 11th of September 2024, at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Namibia – Sune Wittmann, Yasmeen Khan, Mezerly Gorases, Wilka Mwatile, Arrasta Diergaardt, Edelle van Zyl, Mekelaye Mwatile, Victoria Hamunyela, Saima Tuhadeleni, Kayleen Green, Irene van Zyl, Naomi Benjamin, Bianca Manuel, Sylvia Shihepo
Zimbabwe – Chiedza Dhururu, Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Loryn Phiri, Christine Mutasa, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Passionate Munorwei, Tawananyasha Marumani, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Chipo Moyo, Lorraine Pemhiwa
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
The 25-year-old opening batter, from 71 T20I innings, has amassed 1,312 runs, with the highest score of 78*, and has also taken 9 wickets from as many bowling innings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.65. In this series, Yasmeen has managed starts of 10, 5, and 20, and will be backed to capitalize on these starts by registering a big score, while also chipping in with the ball.
Victoria Hamunyela
The 21-year-old off-spinner, averaging 13.78 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.45, has claimed 50 wickets from 45 T20I innings, with the best of 4/8. Following a successful campaign earlier this year, Victoria, in her only game in this series thus far, returned figures of 0/16 (1). She is a seasoned campaigner and hopefully will find her rhythm.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
The 32-year-old batter, from 48 T20I innings, has posted 990 runs at a strike rate of 108.07, with the highest score of 80. Chipo hasn’t found much success of late, even in the recently concluded domestic tournament where she was only among starts. Although she departed for a duck in this series opener, she managed a start in her recent outing and will look to follow it up with a big score.
Beloved Biza
The 15-year-old all-rounder, in a recently concluded domestic T20 tournament, accumulated 383 runs from 10 outings at an average of 54.71, while also scalping 5 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 6.64. Carrying the momentum into this series, Beloved has produced figures of 3/9 and 2/9, while adding 19 runs to the tally. She can be banked upon for all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The Wanderers Cricket Ground provides a well-balanced playing surface, slightly favoring the bowlers. Despite being good for batting, the average score in the 120s suggests that bowlers, particularly pacers, can expect some assistance from the pitch.
Weather:
Windhoek promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with clear overhead skies. The temperature is expected to hover around 25°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 11%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Modester Mupachikwa, Mezerly Gorases, Yasmeen Khan, Sune Wittmann, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo, Arrasta Diergaardt, Wilka Mwatile, Loryn Phiri, Kudzai Chigora, Saima Tuhadeleni
Match details:
Date – September 11, 2024
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
