This Match 6 of the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026 feels like a clash of two very different worlds. The Uganda Women are the masters of their domain, deeply familiar with the swirling winds off Lake Victoria and the way the Entebbe surface slows down as the sun beats down. Then you have the USA Women, a side that brings a completely different energy. Led by Aditiba Chudasama, the Americans play a brand of cricket that is loud, athletic, and aggressive, but are still finding their feet in East African conditions.
Squads:
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Kevin Amuge, Irene Mutonyi, Naume Amongin, Teddy Oyella
United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi
Players to watch out:
Gargi Bhogle
Gargi has been a consistent presence at the crease since 2021, featuring in 23 matches and accumulating 374 runs. While she is still hunting for her first half-century, her ability to stick around is evident from her seven unbeaten innings and a solid top score of 39*. With a strike rate of 81.30 and 31 boundaries to her name, she provides a steady hand in the batting order, averaging a respectable 23.37.
Ritu Singh
Ritu has established herself as a reliable bowling option over the last four years, picking up 29 wickets across 35 matches. She maintains a disciplined economy of 5.48 and has a knack for breaking partnerships, evidenced by her career-best figures of 4/3. On the field, she is active and efficient, contributing to a bowling strike rate of 18.10 that keeps the pressure high on the opposition.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
Since 2018, Immaculate has been a powerhouse for her side, racking up 1531 runs in 107 matches with a solid average of 20.14. Her aggressive intent is clear from her 158 boundaries and 15 sixes, helping her maintain a healthy strike rate of 84.16 throughout her career. She has shown great temperament in tough situations, remaining unbeaten 20 times and reaching a top score of 68*.
Stephanie Nampiina
Stephanie is a vital middle-order presence who knows exactly how to shift the momentum of a game, having scored 1113 runs in over 100 appearances. Though she primarily relies on placement and timing, her 108 fours and 12 sixes show she has the power to clear the ropes when needed. Her strike rate of 88.05 reflects a methodical approach to scoring, making her a dependable figure when the team needs to stabilize the run rate.
Pitch:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval features a balanced surface where seamers find early movement—historically claiming over 60% of wickets—before it settles into a steady batting track. As the match wears on, the pitch slows and grips, favoring spinners and making a first-innings total (typically 115–140 in T20s) vital for victory.
Weather:
Expect light rain during the day followed by scattered thunderstorms at night, with a high of 25°C and a low of 22°C. The conditions promise cricket action but expect delay and interruptions if the skies don’t clear.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Janet Mbabazi, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Ritu Singh
Match Details:
Date – April 12, 2026
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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