The United States of America comes into match 3 of the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026 as a bit of a wildcard, looking to find their footing in East African conditions. Led by Aditiba Chudasama, the Americans bring an athletic, aggressive brand of cricket that contrasts sharply with the gritty, spin-heavy approach of Uganda A.
The USA squad is in a transition phase, mixing experience from players like Ritu Singh with fresh faces hungry for international exposure. Uganda A, meanwhile, will be looking to use their home-ground advantage at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. They are well-acquainted with the slow nature of the pitch and the way the wind swirls off the lake, factors that often catch visiting teams off guard.
Squads:
Uganda A Women’s Cricket Team
Phiona Kulume, Giringish Nabulime, Jimia Mohammed, Lorna Anyait, Immaculate Nandera, Mary Namiiro, Sarah Walaza, Asumin Akurut, Hope Mbeiza, Patricia Malemikia, Joan Ilora, Sarah Tino, Michelle Ariago, Irene Alumo
United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi
Players to watch out:
Irene Alumo
Irene Alumo has developed into a genuine strike weapon for the Victoria Pearls, particularly known for her incredible discipline and knack for picking up wickets. With 31 wickets in 31 matches, she maintains a rare one-wicket-per-game ratio that most bowlers would envy. What really stands out is her economy rate of 4.09; in the fast-paced T20 format, being able to shut down one end while averaging just 13 runs per wicket makes her an absolute nightmare for opposition batters to get away.
Phiona Kulume
Phiona Kulume brings a wealth of experience to the squad, having represented her country in 58 WT20Is as a reliable all-round presence. While she provides useful depth with the bat, often chipping in to steady the lower order, her bowling remains a major highlight of her career. Her career-best figures of 6/11 are nothing short of world-class, and having a five-wicket haul to her name proves she has that X-factor ability to completely tear through a batting lineup when the pressure is on.
Disha Dhingra
Disha Dhingra has been a consistent presence at the crease over the last four years, featuring in 36 matches and accumulating 595 runs during that span. While her average sits at 17.50, she has shown the ability to anchor an innings with four half-centuries and a career-best unbeaten 63. A particularly striking aspect of her game is her boundary-hitting, as she has dispatched 59 fours to keep the scoreboard moving, though she is still searching for her first maximum in this format.
Pitch:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval features a balanced surface where seamers find early movement—historically claiming over 60% of wickets—before it settles into a steady batting track. As the match wears on, the pitch slows and grips, favoring spinners and making a first-innings total (typically 115–140 in T20s) vital for victory.
Weather:
Expect a high of 25°C and a low of 23°C with light rain during the day and scattered thunderstorms at night. There is a 50% chance of rain during the day, which jumps to 95% in the evening, accompanied by winds from the south at 11 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Maahi Madhavan, Ritu Singh, Phiona Kulume, Sarah Walaza, Hope Mbeiza, Sarah Tino, Irene Alumo
Match Details:
Date – April 10, 2026
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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