For match no. 2 of the 2023 Rwanda Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Gahanga Queens and the White Clouds will lock horns at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 14th of May, 2023, at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
While the Gahanga Queens are making their debut this season, the White Clouds retain their tag from the previous 2022 edition. In that edition, the White Clouds registered 6 consecutive wins, earning the maximum possible 12 points, and secured the top spot on the 4-team points table.
Squads:
Gahanga Queens – Angeline Uwimpaye, Benise Uwase, Clementine Uwayisaba, Diane Umuhoza, Ester Nyirahabimana, Fanny Utagushimaninde, Pascaline Ishimwe, Sharkira Niyomuhoza, Belyse Murekatete, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Ruth Uwimana, Faina Uwineza (WK), Merveille Uwase (WK), Colombe Uwizeye, Cynthia Uwera, Diane Uwineza, Geovanis Uwase, Zurafat Ishimwe
White Clouds – Antoinette Uwimbabazi, Clementine Uwimana, Diane Umutoniwase, Liliane Niyonsaba, Miriam Maina, Egidia Uwimana, Florantine Tuyishimire, Margueritte Vumiliya (C), Olive Dusabimana, Gisa Uwase (WK), Kevine Gisubizo (WK), Ariane Byimana, Esther Ndayisaba, Leodia Teta, Sabrina Uwase, Sharon Umutoniwase
Players to watch out:
Belyse Murekatete
The 19-year-old has played T20 International (T20I) cricket for both the Under-19 and Senior teams of Rwanda. Belyse in 17 innings with the bat has edged past the 100 runs mark and in 25 outings with the ball struck 23 times.
Cynthia Uwera
The 18-year-old was part of Rwanda’s U-19 squad that toured South Africa for the inaugural U-19 women’s T20 World Cup, earlier this year. Uwera on tour registered figures of 0/12 (2), 0/11 (2), and 0/31 (3) against Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and England respectively.
Antoinette Uwimbabazi
The 29-year-old has featured in 10 T20Is scoring 75 runs at an average of 12.50. Antoinette’s most recent T20I had come early in April playing in the Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s T20I tournament.
Margueritte Vumiliya
The 30-year-old all-rounder, in 30 T20Is has scored 131 runs and struck 45 wickets in 44 innings with the best figures of 4/0. Marguerite’s most recent outings had come late in April during the Victoria series.
Pitch:
The venue offers a balanced center wicket that brings us a fair contest between bat and ball. While the 22 yards at the venue offer sufficient assistance to both spinners and pacers, batters too find joy with an average score in the 130s.
Weather:
With clear skies and occasional clouds, the weather conditions are ideal for a complete game of cricket. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C with light winds and a humidity level of 64%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Merveille Uwase, Gisa Uwase, Diane Umuhoza, Antoinette Uwimbabazi, Ester Nyirahabimana, Belyse Murekatete, Margueritte Vumiliya, Olive Dusabimana, Egidia Uwimana, Geovanis Uwase, Zurafat Ishimwe
Match details:
Date – May 14, 2023
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the series will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.