3rd T20I: Tanzania Women vs Canada Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

Tanzania Women and Canada Women face off in the decisive 3rd T20I at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, with the home side looking to cement their recent good form. Tanzania arrives buoyed by strong performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, where they topped their group and won the third-place playoff. Canada Women, on the other hand, come into this match seeking redemption after a challenging series start, including a tough 0-5 result against Uganda.

Squads:

Tanzania Women’s Cricket Team

Neema Justine Pius, 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:

Nasra Saidi

Nasra Saidi is a prominent figure in the Tanzanian women’s bowling attack with a haul of 55 wickets from 42 matches. Her career is highlighted by the team’s best bowling in an innings (BBI) of 5/0, showcasing her ability to single-handedly dismantle a batting order. She has maintained an economy rate of 4.31, she is a reliable wicket-taker with a strike rate of 14.87. Saidi’s record includes one five-wicket haul, cementing her status as an elite and highly effective bowler for the team.

Sophia Jerome

Sophia Jerome has established herself as one of the most economical and effective bowlers for the Tanzania Women’s team, claiming 41 wickets in just 35 WT20I matches. She possesses an excellent economy rate of 4.00, demonstrating great control over the opposition’s scoring. Her best performance of 4/13, coupled with one four-wicket haul, solidifies her reputation as a reliable bowler who provides consistent breakthroughs.

Achini Perera

Achini Perera is one of Canada’s most experienced players, participating in 26 matches since 2019, primarily contributing with the bat. She has scored 244 runs in her career at an average of 10.16, including a highest score of 28*. As a right-arm medium-pace bowler, Perera is an important all-round option, having taken 7 wickets in her international career, including figures of 2/6 in a recent tournament.

Vandana Mahajan

Vandana Mahajan is an all-rounder who features prominently for Canada, having played 12 matches since 2025. She has scored 109 runs in 10 innings with a top score of 22, maintaining a batting average of 12.11. Beyond her batting, Mahajan is an effective bowler, using her right-arm medium-fast deliveries to secure around 7 wickets in her career, with best figures of 2/12.

Pitch:

The cricket pitch at Dar-es-Salaam is generally hard and dry, favoring fast bowlers with good bounce and carry and assists spinners later in the game. The outfield is fast, making it suitable for high-scoring matches.

Weather:

Expect variable conditions with clouds gathering by midday and a chance of thundershowers later; temperatures will peak close to 32°C (90°F) before dropping into the mid-70s°F at night, and the humidity is expected to stay elevated through the day.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Amarpal Kaur, Achini Perera, Habeeba Bader, Terisha Lavia, Vandana Mahajan, Indomatie Goordial, Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Saum Mtae, Perice Kamunya, Sophia Jerome