The Canada Women tour of Tanzania in 2025 was a competitive 4-match T20I series that ended with Tanzania Women winning the series 2-1. The matches showcased spirited contests between two emerging teams, after the opening match was abandoned due to rain. Tanzania’s ability to clinch two wins against Canada’s lone victory decided the outcome, underlining their home advantage and rising cricketing stature.
The first match was abandoned due to persistent rain after Canada Women posted a modest total of 75/7 in their 20 overs. Tanzania Women never got a chance to bat as the weather curtailed proceedings, resulting in a no-result that left the series opener inconclusive but set the stage for a competitive following game.
In the second T20I, Tanzania Women finally got their chance to showcase their batting skills. They scored 96/7 in their 20 overs, with key contributions including a steady approach by the top order. Canada’s bowlers kept the pressure on, but a few loose deliveries allowed Tanzania to post that modest total. In response, Canada struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 70/8, falling 26 runs short. Neema Pius’s impactful batting efforts, scoring 46* off 58, earned her the Player of the Match as Tanzania seized a crucial early lead.
The third T20I was a thriller that saw Canada launch a spirited comeback. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Canada posted a respectable 108/4, thanks in part to an authoritative innings from Achini Perera, who top scored with 39 (48) and also picked up a 5-fer with the ball. Tanzania had a good start and were 65/3 but collapsed to 80 all-out. This victory leveled the series and showcased Canada’s resilience and tactical adjustments.
The decisive fourth and final game tilted the balance again as Tanzania grabbed a vital win to secure the series 2-1. Batting first, Tanzania posted 124/4 in their 20 overs, anchored by a superb 82 not out from Saum Mtae, who was named Player of the Match. In response, Canada could only manage 114/6. Opener Achini Perera top-scored for Canada with 49 runs, but the effort was not enough as Tanzania’s bowlers, including Sheila Kizito (1-15) and Pierce Kamunya (1-20), successfully restricted the chasing side 10 runs short, to clinch the win.
Tanzania’s series win highlighted their home strength and growing potential, while Canada’s spirited performances indicate their development trajectory. This series will be remembered as a closely fought T20I contest showcasing emerging talent from two rising women’s cricket nations.
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