Rwanda Women come into this Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026 fixture riding high on momentum after pulling off a thrilling, nerve-wracking 2-run victory against Nigeria, defending a modest total of 106 with immense grit. That win showcased their incredible bowling resilience under pressure. Brazil Women are also feeling confident, having bounced back strongly with a comfortable 42-run win over Malawi, where they successfully defended 124/8. With both teams locked in the middle of the table, this encounter carries massive implications for the tournament standings.
Squads:
Rwanda Women’s Cricket Team
Diane Bimenyimana (C), Fanny Utagushimaninde, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Merveille Uwase, Belyse Murekatete, Rosine Irera, Ruth Uwimana, Alice Ikuzwe, Geovanis Uwase, Georgette, Ingabire, Flora Irakoze, Grace Umugwaneza
Brazil Women’s Cricket Team
Carolina Nascimento (C), Laura Cardoso, Monnike Rufino, Roberta Moretti, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Maria Luiza Garcia, Evelyn Müller, Marianne Artur, Ana Clara Sabino, Giulia Ribeiro, Nicole Monteiro, Maria Eduarda Mc G. Ribeiro, Lara Bittencourt
Players to watch out:
Gisele Ishimwe
Gisele Ishimwe has been a solid and reassuring presence at the crease for Rwanda Women throughout the tournament. In her 3 matches, she has managed a total of 90 runs, maintaining a very steady batting average of 30.00. Her ability to keep the scoreboard ticking is evident from her balanced strike rate of 109.75, which she anchored with a top score of 54. She has proved adept at finding the gaps, dispatching 11 boundaries and a six to consistently lay strong foundations for her team.
Laura Agatha
Laura Agatha has provided consistent firepower at the top of the order for Brazil Women, anchoring their batting unit beautifully. In her 4 matches, she has amassed 134 runs at a robust average of 33.50, making her one of the most reliable run-scorers for her team. Her ability to deep-dive into an innings is reflected in her two crucial half-centuries, including a highest score of 54. Striking at 107.20, she has shown great composure, picking her moments well to smash 14 fours and 4 sixes.
Marie Bimenyimana
Marie Bimenyimana has spearheaded the bowling attack for Rwanda Women with great control and intelligence. Across her 3 appearances, she has sent down 12 overs, capturing 5 wickets at an average of 15.80. She has been sharp in her execution, registering a solid best-bowling performance of 2 for 21. While her economy rate sits at 6.58, her strike rate of 14.40 keeps her firmly in the category of genuine wicket-takers who can turn a game on its head.
Lara Moises
Lara Moises has provided excellent control and stability to the Brazil Women’s bowling unit with her highly disciplined spells. Across her 4 matches, she has bowled 15 overs, picking up 5 wickets at an average of 12.40. What makes her particularly dangerous is her parsimonious bowling, maintaining a brilliant economy rate of just 4.13 to stifle the opposition batters. With a best performance of 2 for 9, she has consistently created immense pressure from her end.
Pitch:
The B Ground surface is heavily utilized during multi-match tournament schedules. Because it gets substantial consecutive game time, the pitch tends to wear down a bit faster than the main square. Batters will need to work harder for their runs here, as the track is prone to playing slightly lower and slower, making timing a bit trickier and bringing subcontinental-style spin tactics heavily into play.
Weather:
The secondary Oval B ground will experience identical weather conditions. It will remain partly sunny before turning mostly cloudy, holding an exact top temperature of 27°C and a minimum of 16°C. South-bound winds will clock in at 6 mph, alongside a 10% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Diane Bimenyimana, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Alice Ikuzwe, Flora Irakoze, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Nicole Monteiro, Lara Bittencourt
Match Details:
Date – June 14, 2026
Time – 1:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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