The first T20I match of the 5-match series between Tanzania Women and Canada Women, scheduled for October 30, 2025, was abandoned due to rain, with no play possible on the day. This leaves both teams eager and fresh, with the second T20I, scheduled for November 5, at University of Dar es Salaam Ground. Tanzania will be keen to leverage home advantage and deliver a strong performance in front of their supporters, while Canada will look to make a solid start to the series after the washed-out opener.
Squads:
Tanzania Women’s Cricket Team
Neema Justine Pius (C), Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Omary, Jenipher Kimaro, Mwanamvua Ushanga, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Nasra Hamza, Shufaa Mohamedi, Perice Kamunya, Saumu Hussen, Sheila Kizito, Sophia Jerome, Saum Bokarami, Saum Mtae
Canada Women’s Cricket Team
Amarpal Kaur (C), Krima Kapadia, Achini Perera, Tiffany Thorpe, Habeeba Bader, Zeel Patel, Srishti Raha, Jasmina Oldham, Terisha Lavia, Vritti Dahiya, Vandana Mahajan, Kainat Qazi, Indomatie Goordial, Mannat Hundal, Rabbjyot Rajput
Players to watch out:
Perice Kamunya
Perice Kamunya is among Tanzania women’s leading wicket-taker in WT20Is having dominated opponents with a remarkable haul of 83 wickets across 66 matches. Her bowling boasts an outstanding economy rate of just 3.76, reflecting exceptional control and consistency, making her the team’s prime strike bowler. Kamunya has also chipped in with 370 runs in her career, demonstrating her value as a reliable lower-order all-rounder. Her best bowling figures of 4/7 and her high match participation solidify her status as a vital, high-impact player.
Neema Pius
Neema Pius is one of the pillars of the Tanzanian batting lineup, scoring 714 runs in her 54 WT20I matches, placing her among the top run-scorers for the team. Batting across 45 innings, she maintains a respectable average of 19.83 and has registered two half-centuries, with the highest score of 77*. Though primarily known for her batting, she also contributes as a secondary bowler, having taken 12 wickets with an excellent economy of 5.02.
Indomatie Goordial-John
Indomatie Goordial-John has featured in 12 T20Is for Canada so far, accumulating 132 runs and has been among the top four run-scorers in the team’s recent history, with the highest score of 42. Goordial is also a contributor with the ball, having taken 7 wickets in her T20I career. Her experience and dual capabilities provide flexibility to the Canadian squad.
Habeeba Bader
Habeeba Bader provides lower-order stability and wicket-keeping utility to the Canadian Women’s team. Across 15 matches and 14 innings, she has scored 87 runs with the highest score of 21*. She is primarily a keeper-batter and very a key aspect to her side.
Pitch:
The cricket pitch at Dar-es-Salaam is generally hard and dry, favoring fast bowlers with good bounce and carry, while spinners also come into play later on. The outfield is fast, making it suitable for high-scoring matches in tropical conditions.
Weather:
Dar es Salaam is set for a humid, partly cloudy day with afternoon showers possible and temperatures around 31°C (88°F), rain is expected to be brief, and winds gentle from the southeast.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amarpal Kaur, Achini Perera, Habeeba Bader, Terisha Lavia, Vandana Mahajan, Indomatie Goordial, Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Shufaa Mohamedi, Perice Kamunya, Sophia Jerome
Match Details:
Date – November 5, 2025
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – University of Dar-es-Salaam Ground, Tanzania
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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