With an outstanding Net Run Rate of +1.023 and a sweep of their first two games, host country Namibia Women easily hold the top spot in the ongoing series. With two points from two games, one victory and one defeat, and a net run rate of +0.114, Hong Kong Women are now in third place.

So far, Namibia has the most momentum in the competition. They defeated Tanzania by a commanding nine wickets to start, and then they defeated Uganda in the Super Overs by demonstrating incredible poise under duress. After losing their tournament opener to Uganda, Hong Kong turned things around in their most recent match, defending 152 to defeat Tanzania by 16 runs.
In their most recent match, Hong Kong’s top order appeared much more composed, but their most difficult test to date will come at home against Namibia’s disciplined bowling attack. Hong Kong has the firepower to make this a close fight if they can manage the first few overs against the host attack. Namibia, on the other hand, appear to be the whole team at the moment and will be keen to make it three straight victories.
Squads:
Hong Kong Women
Shanzeen Shahzad, Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Joyleen Kaur, Vanessa So, Karen Poon, Alishba Kanwal, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker
Namibia Women
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
Players to watch out for:
Sune Wittmann
Sune Wittmann has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 77 runs in two innings and being undefeated once. With a strong score of 53* and a good average of 77.00, she has effectively anchored her team. With 10 fours and 2 sixes in her 68 deliveries, she had a strike rate of 113.23
Yasmin Daswani
Yasmin Daswani, who scored 63 runs in two innings with a top score of 39, has offered excellent solidity in the middle. She has a strong strike rate of 103.27 and a good average of 63.00 due to a not-out performance. With seven boundaries from 61 balls faced without getting dismissed for a duck, she has continuously built her runs through placing
Jurriene Diergaardt
With three wickets in her seven overs over two games, Jurriene Diergaardt has provided vital ball control. She let up just 35 runs while recording her best bowling stats of 3/21. Her period produces a bowling strike rate of 14.00, an average of 11.66, and a strong economy rate of 5.00
Kary Chan
Kary Chan has been incredibly frugal, taking two wickets in her eight overs over the course of two matches. With her best stats of 1/16, she bowled one maiden over and gave up just 39 runs. Her bowling average and strike rate are 19.50 and 24.00, respectively, while her economy rate is 4.87 due to her focused effort
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:
Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker, Bianca Manuel, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
Match Details:
Date: 24th July, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia
Broadcast : The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website

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