Amasimbi Hawks and Imena Herons will go head-to-head in the 02 season opener of the 2023 Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 Tournament. The match will take place at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 20th of June, 2023, at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Amasimbi Hawks – Uwera Synthia, Murekatete Belise, Muragijimana Cesarie, Margueritte Vumiliya, Umutoniwase Clarisse, Devotha Uwizeyimana, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Henriette Ishimwe (C), Agahozo Honnette, Luckie Piety, Berene Nyisabiteka, Queentor Abel
Imena Herons – Alice Ikuzwe, Uwase Merveille (C), Tuyizere Cynthia, Nzayituriki Nadine, Rita Musamali, Sonu Khadka, Neema Micheline, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Ingabire Georgette, Esther Wachira, Celine Umutoniwase, Niyomukiza Gisele
Players to watch out:
Henriette Ishimwe
The 19-year-old in 62 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 658 runs, including the highest of 48* and stuck 64 wickets at an economy rate of 4.38, and has got the best figures of 5/6. Henriette is the bowler in form having registered 4-fers in 2 of her past 3 outings (4/11 and 4/6).
Margueritte Vumiliya
The 30-year-old leg-spinner in T20I, in 35 outings has been handy scoring 142 runs, while has bagged 52 wickets in 53 outings and has got the best bowling figures of 4/0. Vumiliya with figures of 1/8, 0/9, and 1/5 in her past 3 outings, continues to remain effective and economical.
Esther Wachira
The 24-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 33 innings has scored 256 runs and struck 33 wickets in 36 bowling outings. A string of starts with the bat and bowling figures of 2/6, 1/12, and 1/26 define Esther’s form.
Marie Jose Tumukunde
The 19-year-old spinner featured for the Rwanda National Under-19 side that toured South Africa for the inaugural Under-19 Women’s World Cup. Marie gained recognition with a brilliant 4/8 against the Windies.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium poses a challenge for batters to score with ease, and the modest average score of 77 at this venue attests to this fact. Bowlers, particularly pacers, play a crucial role in dictating the game’s outcome.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali for some cricket, with mostly cloudy overhead and a low chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 25°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Uwase Merveille, Luckie Piety, Neema Micheline, Murekatete Belise, Esther Wachira, Alice Ikuzwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Queentor Abel, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Tuyizere Cynthia, Margueritte Vumiliya
Match details:
Date – June 20, 2023
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.