Match no. 2 of the 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament will feature a clash between Ingabo Knights and Ingenzi Heroes at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, on the 20th of June, 2023, at 5:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Ingabo Knights – Ishimwe Gisele, Uwamahoro Cathia, Irera Rosine, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Diane D. Ishimwe, Sarah Uwera (C), Chanceline Mutoni, Shadrack Tuelo, Geovanis Uwase, Stephanie Nampiina, Nakuzwe Doriane, Vanessa Adhiambo
Ingenzi Heroes – Ingabire Sifa, Isimbi Henrriette, Irakoze Flora, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Gihozo Divine Ishimwe, Slyvia Usabyimana, Sarita Magar, Melvin Khagoitsa, Nakuzwe Doriane, Diane Bimenyimana (C), Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Patricia Malemikia
Players to watch out:
Ishimwe Gisele
The 18-year-old in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 57 innings has scored 996 runs, including the highest of 114*, and as a part-timer in 17 bowling innings has struck 13 wickets. In her previous 3 outings, Gisele has looked in good nick lately having registered scores of 30, 38*, 33, and 24*.
Josiane Nyirankundineza
The 23-year-old pacer in 41 T20I bowling outings has bagged 34 innings at an economy rate of 4.75, while has scored 25 runs in 15 innings. Josiane has been hitting good lines lately, evidenced by her past 3 bowling figures of 2/12, 1/3, and 0/5.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
The 27-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 42 innings has scored 617 runs, including the highest of 43, while also has struck 22 scalps in 24 innings. Nakisuuyi has got off to good starts scoring 31, 12, 18*, 22, and 12 of late, and will eye a big score in the tournament.
Immaculee Muhawenimana
The 24-year-old pacer in T20Is, in 44 innings has bagged as many wickets at an economy rate of 4.38 and has got the best of 4/6. Immaculee is enjoying a purple run which sees her with bowling figures of 0/4, 1/11, and 2/12 in the 3 recent outings.
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 27°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Uwera, Ishimwe Gisele, Isimbi Henrriette, Gihozo Divine Ishimwe, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Melvin Khagoitsa, Shadrack Tuelo, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Ingabire Sifa
Match details:
Date – June 20, 2023
Time – 5:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.