The 3rd place playoff game of the 2023 edition of the Rwanda Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament will see Gahanga Queens and Charity CC contest at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda, on the 4th of June, 2023, at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In the league stage round consisting of four games each, Gahanga Queens secured 4 points with two victories, while Charity CC managed to win only one out of their three games, finishing as the 4th seed behind Gahanga Queens.
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
Charity CC – Angelique Uwamahoro, Cathia Uwamahoro, Nadia Isimbi, Phedina Dusenayo, Sonia Iragena, Diane Dusabemungu, Janet Mbabazi, Liliane Mucyo, Marie Bimenyimana, Neema Micheline, Benitha Murekatete (WK), Kevin Awino (WK), Ornella Gasirabo (WK), Ange Uwingabire (C), Celine Umutoniwase, Pacifique Nyirandorimana, Sandrine Izabayo
Players to watch out:
Merveille Uwase
The 17-year-old keeper-batter with 29 runs in 4 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) hasn’t had the best of starts to her international career. However, Merveille has emerged as the leading run-scorer for the side with 89 runs to her name in 4 outings, this season.
Belyse Murekatete
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 17 innings has scored 104 runs, while has struck 23 scalps in 25 outings. Belyse has had a consistent season thus far, both with the bat and ball, recording 76 runs and bagging 9 scalps in 4 outings.
Cathia Uwamahoro
The 29-year-old batter in 30 T20Is has scored 362 runs and has got the highest of 44*. Cathia is the 2nd highest run-scorer for the side with 66 runs to her tally of 4 innings and has got the highest score of 34 runs.
Marie Bimenyimana
The 26-year-old all-rounder in 43 T20Is has scored 558 runs and struck 21 wickets in as many innings. Marie has had a successful campaign thus far having scored 79 runs and struck 6 wickets in 4 outings.
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 120s.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, for some cricket with partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 24°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 58%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Merveille Uwase, Cathia Uwamahoro, Clementine Uwayisaba, Marie Bimenyimana, Janet Mbabazi, Benitha Murekatete, Diane Dusabemungu, Geovanis Uwase, Zurafat Ishimwe, Pacifique Nyirandorimana, Sonia Iragena
Match details:
Date – June 4, 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.