Match 18: Rwanda Women vs Brazil Women - Squads, Preview and Live Streaming Details

The Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 standings set up a fascinating narrative for Match 18, with hosts Rwanda Women firmly commanding the top spot after securing five wins from their six matches to accumulate 10 points. Brazil Women are right in the thick of a heavily competitive mid-table scrap, sitting in third place with 6 points from an even split of three wins and three losses. While Rwanda has set the benchmark for consistency on home soil, Brazil’s position means they are primed to fight aggressively for a crucial victory that could lift them higher and separate them from the chasing pack.

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

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

Players to watch out:

Gisele Ishimwe

Gisele Ishimwe has anchored Rwanda’s batting lineup beautifully, accumulating 193 runs in her 6 outings at a solid average of 32.16. She has played with superb intent, hitting two half-centuries with a top score of 66 while maintaining a healthy strike rate of 122.15. Her ability to consistently find the boundary is clear from the 20 fours and 5 sixes she has put away so far.

Laura Agatha

Laura Agatha has given Brazil plenty of firepower at the crease, scoring 166 runs in her 6 matches at an average of 27.66. She has crossed the fifty-run mark twice, with a highest score of 54, keeping the scoreboard moving nicely at a strike rate of 103.75. Her aggressive intent is evident from her boundary count, which includes 17 fours and 5 maximums.

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Henriette Ishimwe

Henriette Ishimwe has been absolutely lethal with the ball for Rwanda, spearheading the bowling attack with 12 wickets from her 6 matches. She has been incredibly disciplined, bowling 22 overs—including 3 maidens—while maintaining a sharp economy rate of 5.68. Her best bowling performance of 4 for 23 underscores her ability to tear through opposition lineups, boasting an exceptional strike rate of 11.00.

Maria Ribeiro

Maria Ribeiro has been a vital weapon for Brazil, consistently breaking partnerships to collect 10 wickets across her 6 appearances. She has run through her full quota of 24 overs, keeping things relatively tight with an economy rate of 5.75 and an average of 13.80. Her best spell of 3 for 31 highlights her knack for delivering breakthroughs when her team needs them most.

Pitch:

The Gahanga B Ground (Oval B) in Kigali has been seeing lower-scoring affairs during the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament. It’s a surface that historically heavily favors the bowlers—especially pacers, who account for over 70% of the wickets here. Teams batting first have a slight edge (winning roughly 56% of matches), but with an average first-innings score hovering around just 103, batters have to work hard for their runs.

Weather:

Expect partly sunny skies during the day shifting to partly cloudy by evening, with a comfortable high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. There’s a very low chance of rain interrupting play (15% during the day, 10% at night), with a gentle 4 mph south wind and about 50% humidity.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Diane Bimenyimana, Fanny Utagushimaninde, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Merveille Uwase, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Laura Agatha, Nicole Monteiro, Maria Eduarda Mc G. Ribeiro, Lara Bittencourt

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