For match no. 8 of the ongoing 02 edition of the Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Imena Herons and Amasimbi Hawks are slated to contest at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 23rd of June, 2023, at 4:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Following their string of successive wins, Imena Herons suffered a devastating defeat in their most recent outing against Ingabo Knights. On the other hand, the Amasimbi Hawks, who had initially lost their first two games of the season, finally secured their first win and earned valuable points on the board.
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, Colombe Uwizeye
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:
Sarah Uwera
The 27-year-old keeper-batter in 55 Twenty20 Internationals (T0Is) has scored 506 runs and has got the highest score of 60*. Sarah hasn’t had the best of starts scoring just 27 runs in 3 outings, however, with a score of 24 has just got going and a big one could well be just around the corner.
Alice Ikuzwe
The 24-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 40 innings has scored 348 runs, while in 25 bowling innings has struck 18 wickets and registered the best of 3/3. Alice has had a decent tournament scoring 58 runs and scalping 3 wickets in 3 outings.
Murekatete Belise
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 24 innings has contributed 139 runs, while has struck 32 wickets in 34 bowling outings. Belise with a highest of 27, has accumulated 46 runs in 3 games, while has also struck 6 wickets at an economy rate of 4.93.
Queentor Abel
The 25-year-old all-rounder, in 38 T20Is has scored 786 runs, including the highest of 60*, while has struck 46 wickets and registered the best of 5/18. Abel has been brilliant contributing 45 runs and bagging 3 wickets in as many innings.
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 cloudy skies over Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali could potentially cause delays and repeated interruptions to play, as showers are predicted during the match hours. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 26°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 78%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Uwase Merveille, Luckie Piety, Murekatete Belise, Rita Musamali, Esther Wachira, Alice Ikuzwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Queentor Abel, Marie Jose Tumukunde, Sonu Khadka, Margueritte Vumiliya
Match details:
Date – June 23, 2023
Time – 04:45 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.