Canada Women’s tour of Uganda 2025 moves to its fourth Twenty20 International (T20I) on October 24, starting 2:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) at Lugogo Cricket Oval, Kampala. Uganda has already secured the 5-match series winning three straight games, the first by 7 wickets, the second by 4 wickets and the third by 18 runs.
Squads:
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi (C), Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Ritah Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Kevin Awino, Consy Aweko, Sarah Tiνο, Sarah Akiteng, Naome Amongin, Kevin Amuge, Jimia Mohammed, Teddy Oyella
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:
Janet Mbabazi
Janet Mbabazi has been pivotal for Uganda with 1395 runs and 114 wickets in 110 T20Is, making her one of the most effective all-rounders in her team’s setup. Mbabazi’s best with the bat reads 63* and 4/12 with the ball, contributing with both bat and ball throughout her career. Her ability to perform in critical moments coupled with her steady performances makes her a consistent threat on the field for any opponent.
Consy Aweko
Consy Aweko is a leading wicket-taker for Uganda, with an impressive tally of 132 wickets in 107 T20Is, demonstrating her consistency and longevity at the top level. Aweko boasts a remarkable economy rate of 3.73 and an average of 11.40, underlining her ability to restrict runs while regularly taking wickets. Her best bowling in an innings read 4/6 and has taken two wickets from three outings this series.
Amarpal Kaur
Amarpal Kaur has displayed remarkable consistency with the bat, scoring 241 runs in 15 T20Is since her debut in 2023 and struck 22 wickets. Her top score is an unbeaten 33, and she averages an impressive 24.10 while maintaining a healthy strike rate of 77.24. Kaur has contributed key runs for her team, with three scores above 30, demonstrating reliable performance in competitive matches.
Indomatie Goordial
Indomatie Goordial has emerged as a crucial batter for her team, scoring 100 runs from 8 T20Is. With a high score of 42 and an average of 14.28, she has shown her ability to provide stability in the middle order. Goordial’s strike rate of 67.11 and three scores above 30 highlight her capacity to score quickly while playing important innings.
Pitch:
The pitch at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala typically offers a balanced surface favoring both batters and bowlers. It usually has a good amount of grass cover pitching up well for seam bowlers early on, but as the match progresses, it tends to flatten out, aiding stroke play and batting, and the pitch can also assist spinners in the later stages.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Kampala indicates a rainy day with rain expected from early morning through noon. Temperatures will range from about 16°C at night to around 28°C during the day. The conditions will be comfortably warm but rainy with moderate humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Janet Mbabazi, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Ritah Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Consy Aweko, Amarpal Kaur, Krima Kapadia, Achini Perera, Vandana Mahajan, Indomatie Goordial
Match Details:
Date – October 24, 2025
Time – 2:00 PM IST
Venue – Lugogo Cricket Oval, Kampala
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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