Ingenzi Heroes and Ingabo Knights will go head-to-head for match no. 7 of the ongoing 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 Tournament. The match is scheduled to be held at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 23rd of June, 2023, at 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Ingenzi Heroes and Ingabo Knights have played three games each in the 02 edition so far, with contrasting results. While Ingabo Knights have asserted their dominance by securing three consecutive victories, Ingenzi Heroes have suffered three consecutive losses.
Squads:
Ingenzi Heroes – Ingabire Sifa, Isimbi Henrriette, Irakoze Flora, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Gihozo Divine Ishimwe, Slyvia Usabyimana, Sarita Magar, Melvin Khagoitsa, Nakuzwe Doriane, Marie Bimenyimana (C), Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Patricia Malemikia
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
Players to watch out:
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
The 27-year-old all-rounder from Uganda in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 42 innings has scored 617 runs, while also has struck 22 scalps in 24 innings. While not as much with the bat, Immaculate has looked good with the ball scalping 5 wickets at an economy rate of 6.50.
Melvin Khagoitsa
The 17-year-old all-rounder from Kenya, in T20Is, in 13 innings has scored 64 runs and has struck 21 scalps in 30 bowling outings. Melvin has had a good run in the tournament thus far scalping 5 wickets at an economy rate of 4.85 while producing the best figures of 3/11.
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 had a good tournament scoring 49 runs and bagging 2 wickets at an economy rate of 4.03.
Shadrack Tuelo
The 22-year-old all-rounder from Botswana, in T20Is, in 30 outings has scored 108 runs, while in 31 bowling outings has struck 16 wickets. Tuelo has had a brilliant campaign scalping 7 wickets at an economy rate of 3.33 and is 2nd on the wickets chart trailing by 1 to lead the list.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium offers favorable conditions for bowlers, particularly pacers, leading to an average score of around 77. Batters face challenges but have the potential to convert their starts once they find their rhythm.
Weather:
The conditions over Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, are expected to be pleasant for the game, with cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 26°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 78%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Uwera, Ishimwe Gisele, Marie Bimenyimana, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Melvin Khagoitsa, Shadrack Tuelo, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Irera Rosine, Slyvia Usabyimana
Match details:
Date – June 23, 2023
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.