Match 19 brings together two sides operating at completely opposite ends of the spectrum in the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2026. The Zimbabwe Women High Performance XI are flying high in second place with 8 points, boasting four wins from their six encounters as they look to keep the pressure on the table-toppers. Conversely, Malawi Women have endured an incredibly grueling and difficult campaign, anchored to the bottom of the table in fifth place with 0 points after suffering six consecutive defeats. Zimbabwe will want to keep their foot firmly on the pedal to solidify their standing, while Malawi will enter this contest with absolutely nothing to lose and a desperate desire to spark a late turnaround.
Squads:
Malawi Women’s Cricket Team
Euless Chiralile (C), Christina Bwanali, Princess Chidatha, Sophina Chinawa, Sphiwe Frank, Sungeni Kananji, Bridget Kasinja, Alinafe Kawirawira, Angela Lumbe, Lucy Malino, Praise Maziya, Lidia Dimba, Vanessa Phiri, Lucy Wesley
Zimbabwe High-Performance XI Women’s Cricket Team
Adel Zimunu (C), Vimbai Mutungwindu, Passionate Munorwei, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kelly Ndiraya, Betty Mangachena, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Olinder Chare, Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Salem Museka, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindrose Masina
Players to watch out:
Nyasha Gwanzura
Nyasha Gwanzura has been in phenomenal touch, lighting up the tournament with an impressive tally of 234 runs across 6 innings at an average of 39.00. Her standout moment was a brilliant, unbeaten 115, showing off her aggressive approach by smashing 29 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 137.64. Beyond her batting masterclass, she has also been incredibly valuable with the ball, sending down 20 overs to claim 7 wickets at an economical rate of 4.55.
Sugeni Kananji
Sugeni Kananji has shown glimpses of clean hitting for Malawi, chipping in with 110 runs across her 6 innings. While she faced a couple of ducks, she bounced back strongly to score a vital half-century, registering a top score of 51 at a crisp strike rate of 110.00. She has mostly relied on boundaries to construct her innings, dispatching 19 fours and a couple of sixes.
Kudzai Chigora
Kudzai Chigora has been a major threat for the Zimbabwe High-Performance XI side, taking 7 wickets across her 6 matches. Her absolute standout performance was a sensational five-wicket haul, tearing through the opposition to register best figures of 5 for 10. Over her 21.1 overs, she has maintained a strike rate of 18.14, proving she can change the course of a game in a single spell.
Lucy Malino
Lucy Malino has shouldered a massive workload for Malawi, bowling 24 overs across 6 matches to pick up 9 wickets. She has been a major threat in the attack, recording an impressive best of 4 for 15 while holding a bowling strike rate of 16.00. Though her economy sits at 6.25, her knack for taking crucial wickets has made her an indispensable asset to the team.
Pitch:
The Gahanga B Ground (Oval B) in Kigali has been seeing lower-scoring affairs during the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament. It’s a surface that historically heavily favors the bowlers—especially pacers, who account for over 70% of the wickets here. Teams batting first have a slight edge (winning roughly 56% of matches), but with an average first-innings score hovering around just 103, batters have to work hard for their runs.
Weather:
Expect partly sunny skies during the day shifting to partly cloudy by evening, with a comfortable high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. There’s a very low chance of rain interrupting play (15% during the day, 10% at night), with a gentle 4 mph south wind and about 50% humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Christina Bwanali, Sophina Chinawa, Sungeni Kananji, Lucy Malino, Praise Maziya, Adel Zimunu, Kelly Ndiraya, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura
Match Details:
Date – June 18, 2026
Time – 5:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Loves all things female cricket