For match no. 9 of the 2023 Rwanda Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Indatwa Hampshire and White Clouds CC are scheduled to contest at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda, on the 3rd of June, 2023, at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Indatwa Hampshire sits at the top of the 5-team points table with 3 wins in 3 games, showcasing their strong form. In contrast, White Clouds CC is yet to secure their first win this season, on the back of a challenging start.
Squads:
Indatwa Hampshire – Celine Itangishaka, Gisele Irankunda, Gisele Ishimwe, Justine Ingabire, Liliane Ufitinema, Sifa Ingabire, Cynthia Tuyizere, Gislaine Umubyeyi, Henriette Ishimwe (C), Marie Tumukunde, Flora Irakoze (Wk), Sarah Uwera (WK), Devotha Uwizeyimana, Grace Mugwaneza, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Uwimbabazi
White Clouds CC – 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, Umuziranenge Fabiolla
Players to watch out:
Sarah Uwera
The 27-year-old keeper-batter in 49 innings has scored 483 runs, including the highest of 60*. In only 3 outings, Sarah with only 50 runs, including the best of 28 was the 2nd highest run-scorer for her side.
Grace Mugwaneza
The 16-year-old bowler has sent down her 9 overs conceding just 34 runs, registering an economy rate of 3.78. Grace is amongst the few best for the side with 4 wickets to her name in 3 innings and best figures of 2/10.
Umuziranenge Fabiolla
Surprisingly, Umuziranenge Fabiolla is the leading run-scorer for her side in the competition with just 21 runs to her name in 3 innings. Of the 21 runs, 15 had come in an inning alone.
Sabrina Uwase
Sabrina in the competition has sent down 12 overs conceding quite a few 95 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 7.92. Sabrina is only behind skipper Margueritte Vumiliya as the leading wicket-taker for the side with 3 scalps to her name in 3 innings.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the venue make a well-balanced center wicket, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. The wicket assists both spinners and pacers effectively, while batters too enjoy their time in the middle with an average score in the 130s.
Weather:
With partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain, the conditions are pleasant over Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, for some cricket. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 59%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Uwera, Flora Irakoze, Gisele Ishimwe, Sifa Ingabire, Henriette Ishimwe, Margueritte Vumiliya, Sabrina Uwase, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Leodia Teta, Grace Mugwaneza, Devotha Uwizeyimana
Match details:
Date – June 3, 2023
Time – 12:30 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.