Rwanda Women are ready for an important Group stage match in the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026. They have shown good progress in the competition so far, with two wins in three games. Their performances have been a mix of solid batting starts and strong bowling spells, but they will still want more consistency, especially in pressure moments. Playing at home conditions in Kigali will give them some comfort, and they will aim to continue their winning momentum.
Zimbabwe Women High-Performance XI come into this match with a strong record, winning three of their four matches so far. They have looked like a well-settled team with good balance in both batting and bowling. Even though they faced a recent defeat, they remain one of the top sides in the tournament. Their main strength has been their aggressive top order and disciplined bowling attack, which has helped them control most matches.
Squads:
Rwanda Women’s Cricket Team
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
Zimbabwe High-Performance XI Women’s Cricket Team
Adel Zimunu (C), 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
Players to watch out:
Nyasha Gwanzura
Gwanzura has been in excellent form in T20 cricket. In her overall WT20I career, she has scored 158 runs, with a steady strike rate around the mid-90s, showing she can both rotate strike and attack when needed. In this tournament, she has been even more dangerous, scoring 174 runs in just four matches at a strong average of 43.50. She has already scored a century and has been striking at over 160, which shows her aggressive approach. She has also added value with the ball in T20Is, taking 18 wickets in her career, making her a true all-round match-winner.
Gisele Ishimwe
Ishimwe is one of Rwanda’s most reliable players with strong international experience. In T20Is, she has scored more than 1,800 runs with a steady average close to 19 and a strike rate around 85. She is known for building her innings carefully and holding the batting order together. In this tournament, she has made 90 runs in three matches at an average of 30, with a best score of 54. She has also taken 17 T20I wickets in her career, giving her side balance with both bat and ball.
Michelle Mavunga
Mavunga has been very effective with the ball in T20Is, picking up 10 wickets in her career while keeping a controlled economy rate around 7. In this tournament, she has bowled with great discipline, taking 6 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 10.66. She keeps things tight and does not allow easy runs, which makes her very useful in the middle overs.
Marie Bimenyimana
Bimenyimana is one of Rwanda’s most experienced players. In T20Is, she has scored over 1,500 runs and taken nearly 100 wickets, showing her value as a true all-rounder. She has a very strong bowling record with a low average and tight economy rate, making her very difficult to score against. In this tournament, she has already taken 5 wickets and continues to lead from the front.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is usually balanced but becomes slower as the game goes on. Batters can play shots early in the innings due to good bounce, but spin bowlers get more help later. A score around 120–130 is generally competitive here.
Weather:
The weather is expected to stay pleasant during the match. Temperatures will be around 22°C in the day and drop to about 13°C at night. Skies will be partly cloudy with light winds and a small chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Diane Bimenyimana, Gisele Ishimwe, Fanny Utagushimanide, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Marie Bimenyimana, Adel Zimunu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelly Ndiraya, Michelle Mavunga, Salem Museka, Lindrose Masina
Match Details:
Date – June 15, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City
Broadcast – Live streaming on FanCode app and website
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