Match no. 2 of the ongoing 02 edition of the Capricorn (Quadrangular) Women’s T20 Series will see Uganda play the United Arab Emirates at United Cricket Ground, Windhoek at 1:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Uganda and the United Arab Emirates will be contesting in the Capricorn series on the back of finishing 1st and 3rd respectively on the points table of the recently concluded 5-team Victoria Series in Kampala, Uganda.
Squads:
Uganda – Concy Aweko (C), Janet Mbabazi (VC), Sarah Akiteng, Prosscovia Alako, Irene Alumo, Evelyn Anyipo, Kevin Awino (WK), Esther Iloku (WK), Phiona Kulume, Patricia Malemikia, Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephani Nampiina, Gloria Obukor
United Arab Emirates – Chaya Mughal (C), Esha Oza (VC), Kavisha Egodage, Geethika Jyothis, Lavanya Keny, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Avanee Patil, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Khushi Sharma, Sanchin Singh (WK), Archara Supriya
Players to watch out:
Kevin Awino
The 26-year-old keeper-batter in 43 Twenty20 International (T20I) innings has scored 643 runs and has got the highest of 95*. Kevin featured in 3 games during the Victoria series and registered scores of 0, 25, and 27 on her profile.
Irene Alumo
The 21-year-old in T20Is, in 4 innings with the bat has got to 23 runs, and in 15 innings with the bat has bagged as many wickets. Irene during the Victoria series, with the ball produced figures of 2/9, 1/17, and 0/8.
Esha Oza
The 24-year-old in 47 T20I innings has scored 1213 runs including a couple of centuries, and in 34 innings with the ball has bagged 31 wickets. In the Victoria series, in her 3 outings with the bat, Esha registered scores of 14, 24, and 37, and with the ball produced figures of 1/14, 1/20, and 0/9.
Chaya Mughal
The 36-year-old all-rounder in 52 T20Is has scored 503 runs and has bagged 34 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/4. In the Victoria series, Chaya produced figures of 1/18, 0/13, 0/17, and 2/9 with the ball and scored 73 runs in 4 innings with the bat.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the United Cricket Ground, Windhoek makes up for a well-balanced pitch that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. While batters enjoy the hardness of the pitch, bowlers too remain in the game big time, especially, the pacers.
Weather:
It’ll be a warm sunny day at the United Cricket Ground, Windhoek as the temperature is expected to hover at around 27°C with light winds and a humidity level of 52% on the forecast. With no rain on the radar, we are in for a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Kevin Awino, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Chaya Mughal, Janet Mbabazi, Esha Oza, Vaishnave Mahesh, Concy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Immaculate Nakisuuyi
Match details:
Date – April 25, 2023
Time – 1:15 PM IST
Venue – United Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
Broadcast – All games of the series will be telecasted on NTV and One Africa TV. A live stream will also be available on the FanCode app and website.