Hosts Namibia Women step into this Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series (in Namibia) 2026 encounter eager to assert their dominance on home soil at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. Having shared a fierce rivalry with Uganda Women across various regional tournaments over the years, the Namibian side relies on a cohesive setup built around disciplined bowling and energetic fielding. On the other side, Uganda Women enter the clash as dangerous contenders capable of turning matches on their head through relentless spin bowling and grinding batting performances. Both squads know each other inside out, making this fixture a classic tussle where tiny tactical adjustments usually dictate the final outcome.
Squads:
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Kevin Amuge, Irene Mutonyi, Naume Amongin, Teddy Oyella
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
A key pillar for Namibia since her debut in 2018, Yasmeen Khan has accumulated 2,052 runs in 117 matches with a high score of 78*. Maintaining a solid average of 21.60 and a strike rate close to 98.55, she has notched up 9 fifties across 112 innings. Her steady presence in the batting order is backed by 222 boundaries and 31 sixes in international cricket.
Wilka Mwatile
Namibia’s reliable bowling main stay Wilka Mwatile has picked up 86 wickets in 103 T20Is since making her debut back in 2018. She boasts an extraordinary economy rate of 4.40 alongside an average of 16.77, making her exceptionally difficult to score against. With a career-best spell of 5/6, she has consistently provided crucial breakthroughs in her 327.4 overs.
Ritah Musamali
Ugandan batter Ritah Musamali has been a steady presence in the national lineup since 2018, amassing 1,607 runs across 125 matches. She averages 21.42 with a strike rate of 85.79, underlined by a century and two half-centuries. Her top score of 103* highlights her capability to play long innings and anchor her team’s batting.
Concy Aweko
Uganda’s veteran spinner Concy Aweko has been a primary match-winner, capturing 139 wickets in 115 matches at an incredible average of 11.86. She keeps batters on a tight leash with an economy rate of just 3.83 and a strike rate under 19. Having bowled over 430 overs with 37 maiden overs, her disciplined tight lines continue to choke scoring rates.
Pitch:
High-Performance Oval in Windhoek offers true bounce and extra carry through the thin air, giving fast bowlers early assistance in the crisp morning conditions. Expect clear, sunny winter skies with a chilly morning around 7°C before warming up to a pleasant 22°C by the afternoon—ideal conditions for batting once the surface bakes under the sun.
Weather:
Windhoek’s High-Performance Oval is set for clear, dry weather, featuring zero risk of rain, a cold early start, and afternoon highs reaching 22°C. The pitch favors seam and bounce early on due to the altitude, but as the day progresses, it turns into a firm, reliable surface for strokeplay with subtle grip for spinners in the secondary stages.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan, Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Consy Aweko
Match Details:
Date – July 22, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – High-Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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