Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026: Schedule, Squads and Where to Watch

The Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 returns to Kigali from 10 to 20 June, bringing together Rwanda, Zimbabwe High-Performance XI, Brazil, Nigeria, and Malawi for another exciting chapter in a tournament built on both competition and remembrance. With a compact schedule, balanced matchups, and a high-stakes finish, this year’s edition promises ten days of compelling cricket at Gahanga as teams chase momentum, consistency, and a place in the knockout stage.

Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026: Schedule, Squads and Where to Watch
Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026: Schedule, Squads and Where to Watch

Since its launch in 2014 as the Kwibuka Cricket for Peace tournament, the event has grown into one of the most meaningful fixtures on the women’s cricket calendar, honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi while providing vital international exposure to emerging sides. What began as a regional contest has steadily expanded in reach, and the 2026 edition continues that tradition with a competitive field and a double round robin format designed to keep every game significant.

Squads:

Brazil

Carolina Nascimento (C), Laura Cardoso, Monnike Rufino, Roberta Moretti, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Maria Luiza Garcia, Evelyn Müller, Marianne Artur, Ana Clara Sabino, Giulia Ribeiro, Nicole Monteiro, Maria Eduarda Mc G. Ribeiro, Lara Bittencourt

Malawi

Euless Chiralile (C), Christina Bwanali, Princess Chidatha, Sophina Chinawa, Sphiwe Frank, Sungeni Kananji, Bridget Kasinja, Alinafe Kawirawira, Angela Lumbe, Lucy Malino, Praise Maziya, Lidia Dimba, Vanessa Phiri, Lucy Wesley

Nigeria

Christabel Chukwuonye, Deborah Bassey, Esther Sandy, Favour Effiong, Favour Eseigbe (C), Henrietta Mbam, Jessica Bieni, Lilian Ude, Omosigho Eguakun, Oseyende Omonkhobhia, Rachael Samson, Salome Sunday, Sarah Etim, Shola Adenkunle

Rwanda

Diane Bimenyimana (C), Fanny Utagushimaninde, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Merveille Uwase, Belyse Murekatete, Rosine Irera, Ruth Uwimana, Alice Ikuzwe, Geovanis Uwase, Georgette, Ingabire, Flora Irakoze, Grace Umugwaneza

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Zimbabwe Women High Performance XI

Adel Zimunu, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Passionate Munorwei, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kelly Ndiraya, Betty Mangachena, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Olinder Chare, Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Salem Museka, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindrose Masina

Streaming and Broadcasting Details:

Cricket fans can watch the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 live on the FanCode app and website, with full streaming coverage available throughout the event. That means every match can be followed conveniently from anywhere, with all the key moments delivered in real time.

Schedule:

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 — Rwanda vs Zimbabwe HPC XI — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 — Malawi vs Nigeria — Gahanga B Oval — 9:45 AM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 — Zimbabwe HPC XI vs Brazil — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 — Nigeria vs Brazil — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 — Rwanda vs Malawi — Gahanga B Oval — 9:45 AM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 — Zimbabwe HPC XI vs Nigeria — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 — Nigeria vs Rwanda — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 — Brazil vs Malawi — Gahanga B Oval — 9:45 AM

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 — Zimbabwe HPC XI vs Brazil — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 — Malawi vs Zimbabwe HPC XI — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 — Rwanda vs Brazil — Gahanga B Oval — 9:45 AM

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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 — Malawi vs Nigeria — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 — Rwanda vs Zimbabwe HPC XI — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 — Brazil vs Nigeria — Gahanga B Oval — 9:45 AM

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 — Malawi vs Rwanda — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 — Nigeria vs Zimbabwe HPC XI — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 — Brazil vs Malawi — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 — Brazil vs Rwanda — Gahanga B Oval — 9:30 AM

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 — Zimbabwe HPC XI vs Malawi — Gahanga B Oval — 1:30 PM

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 — Rwanda vs Nigeria — Gahanga B Oval — 1:30 PM

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 — 3rd Place Play-off — Gahanga Main Oval — 9:30 AM

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 — Final — Gahanga Main Oval — 1:30 PM

Note: All the matches of the tournament will be played at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium

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