Match no. 7 of the ongoing 02 edition of the Capricorn (Quadrangular) Women’s T20 Series will see the United Arab Emirates and Uganda lock horns at the United Cricket Ground, Windhoek on the 29th of April at 1:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
While the UAE started their campaign with a win, they subsequently suffered back-to-back losses. On the other hand, Uganda bounced back from their opening defeat and registered a win against Hong Kong in the following game.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Theertha Satish
The 19-year-old in 37 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 949 runs and has got the highest score of 68. Following a brilliant FairBreak Invitational tournament, Theertha missed out on scoring big runs during the Victoria series, but is back among runs in the series with scores of 39, 30, and 35 to her name.
Vaishnave Mahesh
The 16-year-old spin all-rounder in 17 T20Is has scored 75 runs and has struck 39 wickets in 36 innings with a best of 4/12. In the ongoing series, Vaishnave has started off with scores of 13 and 13*, and with the ball, she has delivered figures of 1/8, 0/18, and 3/14 in 3 innings thus far.
Kevin Awino
The 26-year-old keeper-batter has scored 669 runs in 45 T20I innings, with her highest score being 95*. Kevin looked in fine form during the home Victoria series and although she departed for just 5 runs in the second game of the ongoing series, she did manage a 21-run outing in the series opener.
Irene Alumo
The 21-year-old, in 5 innings has scored 24 runs and in 17 innings with the ball has struck as many wickets with a best of 3/3. Irene has continued her impressive form from the Victoria series and has not failed to deliver in the ongoing Capricorn series, registering figures of 2/28 and 0/14.
Pitch:
At the United Cricket Ground, Windhoek, the center pitch is a well-balanced one that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The even surface is a highlight, providing scoring opportunities for batters and wickets for bowlers, and pacers are especially effective on this pitch.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be ideal for a complete game of cricket, with a temperature of around 25°C and no chance of rain. There will be partly cloudy skies and light winds, while the humidity level is forecasted at 77%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Kevin Awino, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Chaya Mughal, Esha Oza, Vaishnave Mahesh, Concy Aweko, Indhuja Nandakumar, Archara Supriya, Irene Alumo
Match details:
Date – April 29, 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.