Match no. 5 of the 2nd edition of the ongoing Victoria series in Uganda will see Tanzania play Kenya at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, Kampala, on the 20th of April, at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Tanzania will be contesting fresh from a thumping win against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while Kenya having lost successive games will be desperate for a win to get back to winning ways and stay alive in the tournament.
Squads:
Tanzania – Fatuma Kibasu (C), Saumu Hussein, Sophia Jerome, Perice Kamunya, Malizia Kibwana, Aisha Mohamed, Mwapwani Mohamedi, Shufaa Mohamedi (WK), Saum Mtae, Sonia Muya, Hudaa Omary, Tabu Omary, Monica Pascal, Neema Pius, Agnes Qwele, Nasra Saidi, Mwanaidi Swedy, Josephine Ulrik, Flavia Odhiambo
Kenya – Sharon Juma (C, WK), Esther Wachira, Venasa Ooko, Daisy Njoroge, Lavendah Idambo, Flavia Atieno, Ann Wanjira, Faith Mwende, Monicah Ndhambi, Lynz Nabwire, Charity Muthoni, Kelvia Ogola, Mercy Ahono, Marion Juma
Players to watch out:
Hudaa Omary
The 20-year-old batter in 26 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has got to 383 runs averaging 19.15. In her past few outings, Hudaa has been consistent with starts (25, 29, 20*, 10, and 12) and now a big knock of her blade is awaited.
Nasra Saidi
The 23-year-old all-rounder in 28 T20I has scored 137 runs, bagged 41 wickets, and with the ball has got the best figures of 5/0. Nasra, of late as well has continued to have starts, and with the ball has registered figures of 3/12, 2/12, 2/13, 0/8, and 1/29.
Esther Wachira
The 24-year-old all-rounder in 33 T20Is has scored 189 runs and has bagged 21 wickets. Esther in the lead-up to the series did have a couple of good scores but didn’t start well against the UAE, while has continued on her form with the ball with figures of 1/8.
Flavia Odhiambo
The 21-year-old pacer in 15 T20I innings has struck 17 wickets at an economy rate of 5.61 and has got the best figures of 4/22. Odhiambo looks as sharp as ever with the ball having registered figures of 1/10 against the UAE.
Pitch:
The Lugogo Cricket Oval is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, especially pacers. The pitch has a neutral character and the average score at this venue is in the 90s, making it a challenging ground for batters.
Weather:
While the temperature is forecasted at around 25°C, with humidity levels of 78%, light winds, and a high chance of rain, it could be an annoying day at the cricket if the skies don’t clear. Expect delayed starts and interruptions as shower spells are forecasted even during match hours.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shufaa Mohamedi, Sharon Juma, Fatuma Kibasu, Daisy Njoroge, Venasa Ooko, Esther Wachira, Saum Mtae, Lynz Nabwire, Flavia Odhiambo, Lavendah Idambo, Perice Kamunya
Match details:
Date – April 20, 2023
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Lugogo Cricket Oval, Kampala
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.