Namibia and Uganda will square off in the second T20 International of their 6-match series on April 9, 2025, at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. This match, which is set to begin at 5:30 PM, should provide an exciting battle between two mighty rivals. Fans can anticipate an exciting match full of sharp displays and strategic gameplay with both teams looking to establish their supremacy.
Squads:
Namibia women’s cricket team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Sylvia Shihepo, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelaye Mwatile, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Leigh-Marie Visser, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Victoria Hamunyela
Uganda women’s cricket team
Malisa Ariokot, Phiona Kulume, Rita Musamali, Shakirah Sadick, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Concy Aweko, Evelyn AnyipoIrene Mutonyi, Irene Mutonyi, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
For Namibia, 26-year-old Yasmeen Khan has shown to be a dependable top-order batter and capable wicketkeeper. With the highest score of 78 not out and six half-centuries, she has accumulated 1550 runs in 87 innings. Her steady efforts at the top of the order give the batting lineup direction and consistency.
Mekelaye Mwatile
Mwatile is a versatile player who can deliver with both bat and ball. Despite being only 19, she has so far scored 210 runs at a strike rate of 76 in 26 innings in Women’s T20Is and taken 22 wickets, at an economy rate of 5.62, in 20 innings, with her best figures being 3/12. Her all-round abilities add much needed balance to the playing XI.
Concy Aweko
With her remarkable economy rate and ability to consistently take important wickets, the 33-year-old has become Uganda’s most experienced bowler. Her skill as a bowler and her capacity to provide significant lower order runs improve the team’s balance and depth. She has taken 113 wickets at an economy rate of 3.67 in 88 games and added 146 runs at a strike rate of 70 in 38 innings.
Rita Musamali
One of the most proven and productive batters in Uganda is Rita Musamali, a 25-year-old. In the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament, she made history by scoring 103*, one of the highest individual scores ever for a Ugandan woman. She can bowl spin sometimes and offers stability in the middle order. With a strike rate of 83, she accumulated 1148 runs in 94 games and claimed 21 wickets in 33 T20 International innings, with her best numbers being 3/11.
Pitch:
It is expected that pitch will give bowlers and batters an even playing surface. Batters will benefit from a level, hard surface that allows them to play freely. On the other hand, pace bowlers might profit from movement and bounce if the pitch still has some grass or moisture, especially with the new ball. Furthermore, spinners may gain support as the game goes on.
Weather:
The forecast promises a complete game of cricket, with clear skies and no major disruptions. The weather is predicted to be perfect for cricket, enabling an interrupted match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sune Wittmann, Yasmeen Khan, Kevin Awino, Rita Musamali, Jurriene Diergaardt, Janet Mbabazi, Kayleen Green, Phiona Kulume, Sylvia Shihepo, Concy Aweko, Victoria Hamunyela
Match details:
Date – April 9, 2025
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia
Broadcast – Fans can watch all the live action on FanCode.
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