In the Women’s Quadrangular T20 Series in Namibia, the hosts head into the final as the form team of the tournament, posting a flawless record of 6 wins from 6 matches to top the table with 12 points. Their dominant run includes a nail-biting Super Over triumph against Uganda earlier in the week alongside several emphatic chases. Uganda Women locked up second place with 4 wins and 2 losses, showing plenty of grit to earn 8 points and set up this summit clash.
Squads:
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
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
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
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:
Prosscovia Alako
Prosscovia Alako gave Uganda Women solid top-order output, accumulating 169 runs in 6 innings with an average of 28.16. Her campaign was highlighted by a top score of 52, which was her single fifty of the competition. She kept the scoreboard ticking by striking 21 fours and 3 sixes over 172 balls faced.
Sune Wittmann
Sune Wittmann led the run charts for Namibia Women, hammering 205 runs across 6 matches at a dominant average of 51.25. She smashed 3 half-centuries with a highest score of 59 not out, striking at an impressive 123.49. Her aggressive approach resulted in a tournament-high 28 fours alongside 6 sixes.
Mekelaye Mwatile
Mekelaye Mwatile delivered a stellar all-round tournament for Namibia Women, impacting the game with both bat and ball. With the bat, she made 144 runs in 6 innings at an average of 36.00, falling just short of a fifty with a top score of 49. On the bowling front, she bagged 7 wickets in 14 overs at a brilliant average of 10.42 and an economy of 5.21, best highlighted by a spell of 3/10.
Sarah Walaza
Sarah Walaza finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series for Uganda Women, claiming 8 scalps in 5 bowling innings. She bowled 19 overs—including 1 maiden—and maintained a tidy economy rate of 6.00 alongside an average of 14.25. Her finest performance with the ball came when she grabbed 3/18 to break open opposition lineups.
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:
Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela, Janet Mbabazi, Ritah Musamali, Proscovia Alako, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng
Match Details:
Date – July 30, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – High-Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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