Match 8 of the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 features a vital mid-table battle as Brazil Women prepare to square off against Malawi Women, with both sides desperately searching for their first points of the tournament. Looking at the standings, both teams have played one match and walked away with a loss, putting them at the bottom end of the ladder alongside the hosts. This fixture presents a massive opportunity for either team to break their duck, escape the lower tier of the points table, and inject some much-needed life into their round-robin campaign.
Squads:
Brazil Women’s Cricket Team
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 Women’s Cricket Team
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
Players to watch out:
Laura Cardoso
Laura Cardoso played a crucial anchor role for Brazil Women, showing great composure under pressure. She battled hard at the crease to score 48 runs off 40 deliveries, narrowly missing out on a well-deserved half-century. Her steady knock anchored the batting lineup and included 7 boundaries and a six, letting her finish up with a balanced strike rate of 120.00.
Sugeni Kananji
Sugeni Kananji had a brief but steady stint at the crease for Malawi Women during her appearance. Batting with caution, she managed to chip in with 16 runs off 18 balls to keep the scoreboard ticking over. She found the ropes 3 times during her stay out in the middle, concluding her innings with a respectable strike rate of 88.88.
Lara Moises
Lara Moises put in a very productive shift with the ball for Brazil Women, showing great control throughout her spell. Operating across 4 full overs, she managed to bowl a maiden and allowed only 16 runs to be taken off her. She regularly troubled the batters and was rewarded with 2 wickets, finishing up with a very solid economy rate of 4.00.
Lucy Malino
Lucy Malino turned in a masterful defensive bowling performance for Malawi Women, completely dry-docking the opposition’s scoring opportunities. Across her full quota of 4 overs, she delivered 2 maiden overs and gave away a meager 15 runs. Her persistence and tight lines earned her a brilliant 4-wicket haul, leaving her with an exceptional economy rate of 3.75 and a bowling strike rate of 6.00.
Pitch:
The secondary turf ground mirrors many structural characteristics of the main stadium but tends to play even tighter. It is historically a low-scoring venue with a flat track narrative that paradoxically keeps batsmen in check, resulting in hard-fought, grinding innings.
Weather:
The weather will be mostly cloudy during the day and partly cloudy at night, with a high temperature of 27°C, a low of 17°C, and a 20% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Evelyn Müller, Nicole Monteiro, Maria Eduarda Mc G. Ribeiro, Lara Bittencourt, Euless Chiralile, Christina Bwanali, Sungeni Kananji, Praise Maziya, Lidia Dimba
Match Details:
Date – June 12, 2026
Time – 1:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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