It’ll be a face-off between the Ingenzi Heroes and Amasimbi Hawks for the penultimate game of the 2023 Rwanda Elite Women’s Twenty20 (T20) tournament. The game is scheduled to be held at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 25th of June, 2023, at 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Amasimbi Hawks, who had bounced back with successive wins after suffering defeats in their opening two games, failed to carry their momentum and lost their third match of the season. Meanwhile, the Ingenzi Heroes’ campaign continues to worsen as they have now suffered five consecutive losses.
Squads:
Ingenzi Heroes – Ingabire Sifa, Isimbi Henrriette, Irakoze Flora, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Gihozo Divine Ishimwe, Sylvia Usabyimana, Sarita Magar, Melvin Khagoitsa, Nakuzwe Doriane, Marie Bimenyimana (C), Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Patricia Malemikia
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:
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. Immaculate has looked good this season, contributing 66 runs and scalping 7 wickets at an economy rate of 5.62.
Sylvia Usabyimana
The leg-spinner from the national junior side had a memorable U-19 World Cup having recorded bests of 4/20 and 3/39. In the ongoing tournament, Sylvia has had a decent run registering the highest of 19 and bagging 3 wickets in 4 outings at an economy rate of 4.64.
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 52 runs in 5 games, while has also struck 6 wickets at an economy rate of 5.43.
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 114 runs (2nd highest) and bagging 8 wickets (3rd highest) in just 5 games.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium favors bowlers, particularly the pacers leading to an average score of 76. 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 81%, and the temperature expected to hover around 24°C, the conditions are pleasant to be at the cricket. Moreover, the forecast predicts partly cloudy skies, however, the chances of rain are zero.
Fantasy playing XI:
Luckie Piety, Murekatete Belise, Sarita Magar, Marie Bimenyimana, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Melvin Khagoitsa, Isimbi Henrriette, Queentor Abel, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Sylvia Usabyimana, Margueritte Vumiliya
Match details:
Date – June 25, 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.