Namibia Women will be eager to make a strong statement when they face Tanzania Women in Match 3 of the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025. Both sides know the value of momentum in a short tournament, and a win here could go a long way in shaping their campaign.
Namibia entered the competition with a balanced unit featuring reliable batting depth and an experienced bowling core, and they’ll look to impose themselves early in this contest. Tanzania, on the other hand, have been quietly improving as a unit over the past year. Their young batters have shown glimpses of maturity, while their bowlers often thrive on helpful surfaces.
Squads:
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
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
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
Yasmeen Khan has been a reliable scorer for her team between 2018 and 2025, featuring in 106 matches and batting in 101 innings. She has amassed an impressive total of 1820 runs at an average of 21.66. Her highest score stands at 78* and she has recorded eight fifties during this period.
Kayleen Green
Since her debut in 2018, Kayleen Green has been the premier wicket-taker, claiming 83 wickets across 98 matches and 81 innings. She boasts a stellar bowling average of 14.62 and an economy rate of 4.41. Her best bowling figures in an innings are 3 wickets for 8 runs. With the bat, she has amassed 1201 runs from 85 innings and registered the highest of 86*.
Fatuma Kibasu
Fatuma Kibasu has been a dominant batter, accumulating 1536 runs in the 60 innings, she played across 62 matches. Her exceptional average of 30.72 and a high strike rate of 105.85 highlight her impactful scoring. She has secured three centuries and six half-centuries, with her best individual score being an unbeaten 127*. She has also picked up 22 wickets from 28 innings, with best of 4/6, and an economy rate of 5.60.
Perice Kamunya
Over the period of 2019 to 2025, Perice Kamunya has been a consistent wicket-taker, claiming 85 wickets in 67 innings across 69 matches. Her excellent bowling average stands at 11.01, and she has maintained a very tight economy rate of 3.79. Kamunya has recorded one four-wicket haul, with her best performance being 4 wickets for 7 runs. She has chipped in scoring 372 runs from 43 innings, and recorded the highest of 34*.
Pitch:
The Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok generally favors bowlers, especially pacers, leading to low-scoring matches. The pitch offers good bounce early on, making it challenging for batters, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. Bowlers usually dominate at this venue.
Weather:
Generally cool and dry, Bangkok will experience daytime highs around 29°C and little to no rain expected in most regions. Winds will be moderate, and humidity will be at a comfortable level.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bianca Manuel, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Shufaa Mohamedi, Perice Kamunya, Sophia Jerome
Match Details:
Date – November 20, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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