It’ll be a face-off between Ingabo Knights and Amasimbi Hawks for match no. 4 of the ongoing 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament. The game is scheduled to be played on the 30th of May, 2023, at 4:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali.
Amasimbi Hawks fell short in their tournament opener, being bowled out for 77 runs, losing by 28 runs in a chase of 99. On the other hand, the Ingabo Knights successfully chased down a target of 83 runs with 5 wickets in hand and 4 overs to spare.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Geovanis Uwase
The 18-year-old featured for the Rwanda National Under-19 side that toured South Africa for the inaugural Under-19 Women’s World Cup. Uwase hasn’t had the best start to her international career scoring just 27 runs in 5 outings, however, expect a good comeback.
Irera Rosine
The 18-year-old has featured for both Under-19 and senior national sides of Rwanda. Rosine in 15 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has struck 13 wickets at an economy rate of 3.81 and has got the best of 3/8. With figures of 2/14, 2/17, and 1/13 in her previous few outings, Irera is enjoying a good run.
Murekatete Belise
The 19-year-old all-rounder too has featured for both of Rwanda’s national sides. Belise in T20Is, in 24 innings has contributed 139 runs, while has struck 32 wickets in 34 bowling outings. Belise’s form lies in her producing bowling figures of 2/5, 1/12, and 1/16 in her previous 3 outings.
Queentor Abel
The 25-year-old all-rounder, in 38 T20Is outings has scored 786 runs, including the highest of 60*, while has 46 wickets and registered the best of 5/18. Abel in her most recent outing scored a 60* and consistently bagged wickets at an economical rate.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium favors bowlers, particularly the pacers leading to an average score of 77. However, batters once settle in and spend sufficient time in the middle can switch gears effortlessly, making scoring easier.
Weather:
With light winds, humidity at 77%, and the temperature expected to hover around 28°C, the conditions are pleasant to be at the cricket. Moreover, the forecast predicts partly cloudy skies, however, the possibility of rain is minimal.
Fantasy playing XI:
Luckie Piety, Ishimwe Gisele, Murekatete Belise, Geovanis Uwase, Stephanie Nampiina, Henriette Ishimwe, Shadrack Tuelo, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Muragijimana Cesarie, Irera Rosine, Margueritte Vumiliya
Match details:
Date – June 21, 2023
Time – 4:45 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
