Uganda Women currently occupy 2nd place on the points table with 2 points from their opening two games, holding a win and a loss along with a Net Run Rate of +0.277. Tanzania Women, meanwhile, sit at the bottom in 4th position. They are still searching for their first points of the series after dropping both of their initial matches, leaving them with a Net Run Rate of -1.555.
Uganda come into this contest after an agonizingly close loss to hosts Namibia, where they managed to tie the game before eventually falling in a Super Over. Having already beaten Hong Kong in their opening fixture, Uganda’s bowling group has looked sharp and ready to defend modest totals. Tanzania, on the other hand, have found tough going so far, suffering a heavy defeat against Namibia before falling 16 runs short in a run-chase against Hong Kong.
For Tanzania to break their winless run, their top order needs to stay patient and establish early partnerships rather than putting immediate pressure on the middle order. Uganda will feel confident if they can strike early with the ball and exploit Tanzania’s recent batting wobbles. A victory here for Uganda would solidify their position in the top two, while Tanzania desperately need a win to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Squads:
Tanzania Women
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
Uganda Women
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
Players to watch out for :
Saum Mtae
Saum Mtae has provided some quick-fire intent in the tournament so far, putting up 42 runs across 2 matches with a high score of 25. Batting without staying not-out in either outing, she holds an average of 21.00. Her strike rate stands out at a crisp 131.25, supported by 7 boundaries and a maximum from the 32 balls she has faced
Prosscovia Alako
Prosscovia Alako has been a solid force at the top, occupying second spot on the run-chart with 82 runs in 2 innings. Striking at a clean 100.00 average of 41.00, her top performance is a crisp 44. She has kept the scoreboard ticking steadily, finding the fence 12 times along with clearing it once off 82 balls
Maria Massawe
Maria Massawe has put in a heavy workload with the ball, sending down 8 complete overs across 2 matches. While she has taken 1 wicket so far with best figures of 1/27, she has maintained a steady operational control. Her current bowling average sits at 55.00 with an economy rate of 6.87 and a strike rate of 48.00
Sarah Walaza
Sarah Walaza leads the wicket-taking charts with an impressive tally of 4 wickets in 2 matches. She has bowled 8 overs, including a maiden, while conceding just 33 runs to register exceptional best figures of 3/18. Her tight bowling reflects in an excellent economy rate of 4.12, an average of 8.25, and a strike rate of 12.00
Pitch Report:
High Performance Oval in Windhoek offers true bounce and extra carry through the thin air, giving fast bowlers early assistance in the crisp morning conditions. Expect clear, sunny winter skies tomorrow with a chilly morning around 7°C before warming up to a pleasant 22°C by the afternoon—ideal conditions for batting once the surface bakes under the sun
Weather Report:
Windhoek’s High Performance Oval is set for clear, dry weather tomorrow, featuring zero risk of rain, a cold early start, and afternoon highs reaching 22°C. The pitch favors seam and bounce early on due to the altitude, but as the day progresses, it turns into a firm, reliable surface for strokeplay with subtle grip for spinners in the secondary stages
Fantasy XI Picks:
Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Omary, Perice Kamunya, Saum Mtae, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Kevin Amuge, Teddy Oyella
Match Details:
Date : 24th July, 2026
Time : 1 PM
Venue : High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia
Broadcast : The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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