In the 2nd Semi-Final of the 2024 Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) League, Gahanga Queens CC and Charity CC will go up against each other at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, on the 11th of May 2024, at 5:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Gahanga Queens CC – Clarisse Umutoniwase, Diane Umuhoza, Ester Nyirahabimana, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Belise Murekatete, Clementine Uwayisaba, Colombe Uwizeye, Geovanis Uwase, Faina Uwineza (WK), Fanny Utagushimaninde (WK), Merveille Uwase (WK), Cynthia Uwera, Diane Uwineza, Nacillah Umukundwa, Ruth Uwimana, Zurufat Ishimwe
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:
Merveille Uwase
The 18-year-old keeper-batter, from 21 T20I innings, has accumulated 281 runs, including the highest of 36. In this competition, displaying promising form, she has recorded consecutive scores of 52(58), 13(17), 40(47), and 6(7) in her previous few outings. The team will count on her to capitalize on this run of form.
Geovanis Uwase
The 19-year-old pacer, in 14 T20Is, while hasn’t added many runs, she hasn’t had a bowl. However, in this competition, while continues to depart after managing starts with the bat, she has excelled with the ball, and her returns read 1/18, 1/5, 3/13, and 2/6. She can be relied upon for all-round performances.
Marie Bimenyimana
The 27-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has amassed 819 runs from 63 T20I outings, while also picking up 39 wickets from 38 innings, with bests being 114* and 3/8. Being the vital cog she is, Marie has chipped in with runs consistently while producing consecutive bowling figures of 2/4, 1/13, 2/9, and 2/9. She can be relied upon for the goods.
Sonia Iragena
The 22-year-old all-rounder, from 3 outings in this competition, batting in the top-order, hasn’t scored many runs, accumulating only 17, while has bagged 5 wickets, averaging 6.80 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.40. She’ll be backed to find her footing with the bat while continuing her bowling form.
Pitch:
The Kigali wicket heavily favors the bowlers, particularly the pacers, who receive ample assistance. Batters have found it challenging to score runs freely on this wicket and a target of around 110 runs is considered competitive.
Weather:
With scattered thunderstorms on the radar, the chances of a complete game are very slim if the skies don’t clear. The temperature is expected to hover around 26°C with light winds and humidity of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Merveille Uwase, Neema Micheline, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Marie Bimenyimana, Anipha Mukamusoni, Belise Murekatete, Pacifique Nyirandorimana, Colombe Uwizeye, Geovanis Uwase, Sonia Iragena, Celine Umutoniwase
Match details:
Date – May 11, 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.
