In match 8 of the ongoing Division 1 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier, Uganda and Namibia will face off at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Entebbe. The contest is scheduled for the 12th of December, 2023, at 4:20 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
Namibia – Irene van Zyl (C), Naomi Benjamin, Jurriene Diergaardt, Merczerly Gorases, Kayleen Green, Victoria Hamunyela, Yasmeen Khan (WK), Bianca Manuel, Mekeleya Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Saima Tuhadeleni, Sune Wittmann, Edelle Van Zyl
Players to watch out:
Rita Musamali
The 23-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has accumulated 815 runs in 57 outings and picked up 11 wickets from 23 bowling innings, with respective bests of 103* and 2/23. Rita had a fine start to her campaign, registering an unbeaten 31 with the bat and finishing with economical figures of 0/18 (4). She’ll be backed to make the most of this start.
Irene Alumo
The 21-year-old pacer, in 28 T20I outings with the ball, has taken 31 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.92 and registering the best figures of 3/3. Irene has been a consistent performer for the side and was no different in the opener, registering figures of 0/17. While she’s been economical, the team will hope she returns to the wickets column.
Merczerly Gorases
The 18-year-old keeper-batter, in 19 T20I batting outings, has managed 139 runs and recently rewrote her career best to 26*. In her previous few international outings, Merczerly has had a few starts, and it’ll be expected of her to capitalize on these starts and post a significant score.
Irene van Zyl
The 39-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has posted 247 runs from 35 outings and has taken 43 wickets in 50 bowling innings, with the best figures of 4/7. Irene has long been consistent with the ball and, in the tournament opener, registered figures of 1/15. However, the team will hope for runs off her bat in the upcoming matches.
Pitch:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, pacers in particular. The pitch has a neutral character and the average score at this venue is in the 110s, highlighting the challenge for batters.
Weather:
There’s rain forecasted on the radar in the lead-up to the game, but the good news is that clear skies during the match hours promise a complete game of cricket. The temperature is expected to be around 24°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 81%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kevin Awino, Merczerly Gorases, Janet Mbabazi, Yasmeen Khan, Rita Musamali, Kayleen Green, Stephani Nampiina, Sune Wittmann, Concy Aweko, Irene van Zyl, Sylvia Shihepo
Match details:
Date – December 12, 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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