Match no. 3 of the 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament will feature a clash between Imena Herons and Ingenzi Heroes at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, on the 21st of June, 2023, at 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
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:
Esther Wachira
Versatile and dynamic, Wachira has honed her batting and bowling skills to perfection, ensuring optimal contributions to her national team. Consistently nailing accurate lines and occasionally claiming crucial wickets, she fearlessly takes on the challenging overs that can make or break a match. With an impressive average of 18.62 in international cricket, Wachira’s bowling prowess is evident, while her highest score of an unbeaten 47 showcases her batting ability. Great expectations surround her as she prepares to make a significant impact on the game.
Rita Musamali
Musamali brings to the table, all three dimensions of the game. Be it batting or bowling, positive results have kept coming. With runs in excess of 700 at the international stage, she will be expected to end her drought of runs. Herons will rely on her diverse all-round abilities.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
With over 500 runs and 25 wickets on the international platform, Immaculate will look to add to that tally by seeing Heroes home in the coming match. The 27-year-old has not quite hit it off with the bat as she only has one 30+ score against her name. Heroes will hope to get the best out of her all-round abilities and assert dominance going ahead.
Immaculee Muhawenimana
Hero’s chances with the ball rests in the hands of Immaculee. With best bowling figures of (4/6), she has time and again shown her worth as a bowler. Ahead of the Herons encounter she will be looking to pin the ball to the right lengths and cramp batters for width, depriving them of Strokeplay.
Pitch:
A well-balanced track with a slight advantage for the batters. But it’s only a matter of hitting the right lengths for the bowlers and restricting their counterpart to a lower total.
Weather:
Comfortable playing conditions are forecasted, with temperatures hovering around mid-20 degrees and no possible chance of rain. Although it will remain overcast for some part of the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Merveille Uwase, Esther Wachira, Rita Musamali, Sarita-Magar, Alice Ikuzwe, Melvin Khagoitsa, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Colombe Uwizeye, Patricia Malemika.
Match Details:
Date – June 21st, 2023
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games in the series on the FanCode app and website.