Tanzania Women have named a balanced squad for the highly anticipated NIDA Textiles Cup bilateral T20I series against Canada Women, which takes place from October 27th to November 5th, 2025, at University of Dar-es-Salaam Ground. The home team will be led by Neema Justine Pius, who brings both composure with the bat and inspirational leadership in the field.
The squad is an exciting blend of experience and emerging talent. Neema Pius will have support from all-rounders Fatuma Omary Kibasu and Monica Pascal, who can turn matches with both bat and ball. The batting department carries depth with the likes of Hudaa Omary, Mwanamvua Ushanga, and Nasra Hamza—all of whom have demonstrated their ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.
Behind the stumps, wicketkeepers Saumu Hussen and Shufaa Mohamedi provide stability and agility, while the bowling attack—featuring Jenipher Kimaro, Nasra Saidi, Sheila Kizito, and Sophia Jerome—gives Tanzania plenty of options to counter the Canadian batting. Aisha Mohamed Ally and Perice Kamunya stand out as impactful all-rounders, lending further flexibility to the lineup.
The squad also features key young talents like Saum Bokarami, Saum Mtae, and Nasra Nassoro, who are eager to make an impression on home soil. The coaching staff, led by Imran Nackerdien with Rijali Mursali Fentu as assistant, has worked hard to prepare the team for this significant series.
Squad:
Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Omary, Jenipher Kimaro, Mwanamvua Ushanga, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Nasra Hamza, Shufaa Mohamedi, Perice Kamunya, Saumu Hussen, Sheila Kizito, Sophia Jerome, Saum Bokarami, Saum Mtae
Tanzania last feature in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier in September 2025, and with an unbeaten run advanced to the knockouts where they defeated Uganda in a thrilling 3rd place playoff game. So far, Tanzania has won 48 of their 66 T20Is, losing only 16 and 2 ending no result. They’ll look to add more wins during the home 5-match series against Canada.
Schedule:
1st T20I: October 30, 12:00 PM IST
2nd T20I: November 1, 4:30 PM IST
3rd T20I: November 2, 2:00 PM IST
4th T20I: November 4, 12:00 PM IST
5th T20I: November 5, 12:00 PM IST
All eyes will be on Tanzania as they welcome Canada Women for this special T20I showdown. With home conditions and a well-prepared squad at their disposal, the hosts are determined to produce spirited performances and continue their rise in women’s cricket. Fans can expect a week of competitive cricket, with each player wearing the Tanzania shirt with immense pride and purpose.
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