In the opening day fixtures, in match no. 2 of the 2024 Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) League, Sorwathe CC and Charity CC will face off at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali. The game is scheduled for 5:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 23rd of March, 2024.
Squads:
Sorwathe CC – Divine Ishimwe, Ihimbazwe Sandrine, Umukundwawase Sylivia, Umwali Apoline, Uwimana Violleta, Alice Ikuzwe, Gisubizogasana Flugencine, Ikuzwe Anick, Izerimana Adeline, Kayitesi Alice, Mukandayisenga Jeannette, Rosine Irera, Sylvia Usabyimana, Henriette Isimbi (WK), Niyokubahwa Phoibe (WK), Niyonizera Josiane (WK), Nyisabiteka Berena (WK), Akingeneye Delphine, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Muragijimana Cesarie, Ufitinema Yvette, Uwiragiye Claudine
Charity CC – Angelique Uwamahoro, Cathia Uwamahoro, Neema Micheline, Phedine Dusenayo, Umuziranenge Fabiolla, Anipha Mukamusoni, Diane Dusabemungu, Ikuzwe Rina, Janet Mbabazi, Liliane Mucyo, Marie Bimenyimana, Sonia Umuringa, Kevin Awino (WK), Mirielle Mbabazi (WK), Ornella Gasirabo (WK), Ange Uwingabire, Celine Umutoniwase, Emelyne Cyiza, Pacifique Nyirandorimana, Sandrine Izabayo, Sonia Iragena
Players to watch out:
Alice Ikuzwe
The 25-year-old all-rounder in the tournament late last year, from 8 outings, accumulated 122 runs, while also bagging 4 wickets, with respective bests of 34 and 3/4. Alice is in notable form ahead of the tournament with runs and wickets to her name, and it’ll be hoped she capitalizes on this form.
Josiane Nyirankundineza
The 23-year-old pacer in the competition last year chipped in, scoring 72 runs from 7 innings, while also taking 7 wickets from 8 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 3.64. Josiane signed off her recent campaign registering consecutive figures of 2/13 and 3/8 and will be relied upon for the goods.
Cathia Uwamahoro
The 30-year-old batter, from 8 outings, amassed 140 runs, including the highest of 43 in the competition late last year. She last played an international match back in 2022, and it’ll be watched how she resumes. It’ll be expected of the veteran batter that she anchors the innings, leading the tally.
Marie Bimenyimana
The 27-year-old all-rounder in the previous edition scored 102 runs from 7 innings, while leading the wickets tally with 16 from 8 outings. Marie was consistently effective with the ball and also chipped in with the bat in a recent series. It’ll be hoped she carries the form into the tournament.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium pleases the bowlers, particularly the pacers, and poses challenges for the batters. The pace-friendly conditions result in an average score of 92, demanding discipline from batters to post a competitive total.
Weather:
With rain on the radar throughout the match hours, there is a possibility of the game being washed out. The temperature is expected to hover around 24°C with light winds and a humidity level of 67%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ornella Gasirabo, Nyisabiteka Berena, Cathia Uwamahoro, Divine Ishimwe, Ihimbazwe Sandrine, Neema Micheline, Marie Bimenyimana, Alice Ikuzwe, Rosine Irera, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Muragijimana Cesarie
Match details:
Date – March 23, 2024
Time – 5:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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