In the Women’s Quadrangular T20 Series in Namibia, Hong Kong Women enter this third-place clash having claimed 2 wins from their 6 league matches to total 4 points, placing them third in the standings. Their campaign had bright moments—particularly their dual victories over Tanzania—but consistency proved hard to come by against the top two sides. Tanzania Women, on the other hand, endured a tough round-robin stage where they failed to pick up a single win across 6 outings, leaving them bottom of the table without a point.
Squads:
Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team
Shanzeen Shahzad, Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Joyleen Kaur, Vanessa So, Karen Poon, Alishba Kanwal, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker
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:
Mariko Hill
Mariko Hill was one of the mainstay batters for Hong Kong Women, tallying 199 runs across 6 matches with a healthy average of 39.80. She notched a top score of 74 not out, remaining a reliable presence at the crease throughout the tournament. Across her 6 innings, she faced 214 deliveries while collecting 20 boundaries and 3 sixes to anchor her team’s batting line-up.
Huda Omary
Huda Omary provided brisk scoring for Tanzania Women, compiling 119 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 121.42. Her standout performance was a sharp 64, which stood out as her lone half-century of the tournament. She managed 15 boundaries during her stays at the crease, consistently helping push her side’s run rate forward.
Marina Lamplough
Marina Lamplough proved to be a disciplined bowling option for Hong Kong Women, sending down 23 overs across 6 matches. She claimed 6 wickets while maintaining a tight economy rate of 5.52, ensuring opposing batters couldn’t score freely. Her best bowling spell of the series was 2/20, rounding out an average of 21.16 with the ball.
Nasra Saidi
Nasra Saidi featured in 6 matches for Tanzania Women, rolling her arm over across 5 innings for a total of 13 overs. She picked up 2 wickets during the series, recording her best figures of 2/33. Over her bowling spells, she conceded 87 runs while maintaining an economy rate of 6.69.
Pitch:
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. Ideal conditions for batting once the surface bakes under the sun.
Weather:
Expect sunny, clear skies throughout the day with no rain in sight. Temperatures will top out around 23°C in the afternoon before dropping to a chilly low of 9°C overnight.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker, Neema Justine Pius, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Omary, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Nasra Hamza, Saum Mtae
Match Details:
Date – July 30, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – High-Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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