The upcoming match between Ingabo Knights and Imena Herons will be the 6th of the ongoing 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament. The game is scheduled for the 22nd of June, 2023, at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, and commences at 04:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Ingabo Knights and Imena Herons have played good cricket in their respective couple of games and have gone on to script wins on both occasions. With a better net run rate, the Herons currently lead the four-team points table, followed by the Knights.
Squads:
Ingabo Knights – Ishimwe Gisele, Uwamahoro Cathia, Irera Rosine, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Diane Ishimwe, Sarah Uwera (C), Chanceline Mutoni, Shadrack Tuelo, Geovanis Uwase, Stephanie Nampiina, Nakuzwe Doriane, Vanessa Adhiambo
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, Colombe Uwizeye
Players to watch out:
Ishimwe Gisele
The 18-year-old in 57 Twenty20 International (T20I) outings has scored 996 runs and in 17 bowling innings has bagged 13 scalps. Gisele leads the tournament runs chart with 74 to her name, while also has struck a couple of wickets, in as many outings.
Stephanie Nampiina
The 23-year-old all-rounder from Uganda, in T20Is, in 39 innings has scored 483 runs, while in 32 bowling innings has struck 33 wickets and has got the best of 4/15. Stephanie has been handy scoring 39 runs and bagging 2 wickets in 2 innings.
Rita Musamali
The 24-year-old all-rounder from Uganda, in T20Is, in 56 innings has scored 784 runs, including the highest of 103*, and struck 11 wickets in 22 outings. Rita has had a decent start to her campaign contributing 32 runs in a couple of outings.
Sonu Khadka
The 29-year-old left-arm pacer from Nepal in T20Is, in 8 innings has struck 2 wickets, while in her lone outing with the bat, added 12 to the tally. Sonu has had a good campaign in Rwanda thus far having registered 3 wickets in her couple outings.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is favorable for bowlers, especially pacers, resulting in an average score of 77. However, once the batters find their rhythm and spend ample time at the crease, they can seamlessly switch gears and score runs more freely.
Weather:
Despite the overcast conditions, the chances of rain are minimal, and we have a complete game of cricket on our hands. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 72%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Uwase Merveille, Ishimwe Gisele, Rita Musamali, Esther Wachira, Alice Ikuzwe, Stephanie Nampiina, Shadrack Tuelo, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Irera Rosine, Sonu Khadka, Colombe Uwizeye
Match details:
Date – June 22, 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.