Rwanda and Uganda kick off their respective campaigns against each other in match no. 4 of the ongoing Division 1 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier. The game is slated for the 10th of December at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe, at 4:20 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Rwanda – Marie Bimenyimana (C), Alice Ikuzwe, Flora Irakoze, Rosine Irera, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Belise Murekatete, Zulufat Mutoniwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Marie Tumukunde, Clarisse Uwase, Merveille Uwase (WK)
Uganda – Concy Aweko (C), Janet Mbabazi (VC), Sarah Akiteng, Prosscovia Alako, Irene Alumo, Lorna Anyait, Evelyn Anyipo, Malisa Ariokot, Kevin Awino, Esther Iloku, Patricia Malemikia, Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephani Nampiina
Players to watch out:
Gisele Ishimwe
The 19-year-old batter, averaging 19.52, has amassed 996 runs, including the highest of 114*, from 57 outings and has also chipped in with the ball, picking up 13 wickets. For Rwanda to have a successful run, a lot will rely on Gisele’s form with the bat, and it’ll be watched with what intent she kicks off her campaign.
Henriette Ishimwe
The 20-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 56 outings, has accumulated 658 runs, while she has taken 64 wickets in 57 bowling innings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.38, with respective bests being 49* and 5/6. Henriette, the all-rounder, has been valuable to the side and is a proven match-winner. She’ll be banked on to deliver the goods with both bat and ball.
Janet Mbabazi
The 27-year-old all-rounder, in 58 batting outings, has added 797 runs, including the highest of 42*, and from 47 bowling innings has scalped 60 wickets, with the best being 4/12. The team will expect Janet to step up with the bat and post significant scores, as she’s often not converted her starts, while has been consistently effective with the ball.
Concy Aweko
The 32-year-old off-spinner, in 64 T20I appearances, has claimed 86 wickets at an average of 9.9, an economy rate of 3.55, and registered the best of 4/6, while also chipping in with the bat on occasions. With enough in the wicket for spinners to exploit, Concy, with her disciplined bowling, could prove very handy for the side. She’ll be backed to produce match-winning spells.
Pitch:
Entebbe dishes out a balanced center wicket with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by a modest average score of 110 at the venue. Pace-friendly conditions will see pacers hold an advantage on the track.
Weather:
The rain on the radar throughout the match duration could play spoilsport, potentially resulting in a washout. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 23°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 87%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kevin Awino, Janet Mbabazi, Gisele Ishimwe, Alice Ikuzwe, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Henriette Ishimwe, Belise Murekatete, Stephani Nampiina, Concy Aweko, Rosine Irera, Immaculee Muhawenimana
Match details:
Date – December 10, 2023
Time – 4:20 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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