On April 11, 2025, Namibia and Uganda will square off in their third Twenty20 International match at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. With Uganda leading the series 2-0, on the back of 5 and 2 runs wins in two close matches, this match takes on even more importance.
Uganda holds the advantage due to their ability to remain consistent under pressure, and both victories were greatly aided by the outstanding efforts of all-rounder Immaculate Nakisuuyi. Namibia will, therefore, be resolved to recover quickly and restore their honour in front of their supporters.
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:
Kayleen Green
For Namibia, 26-year-old Kayleen Green is an essential all-round player who makes valuable contributions with the bat and the ball. She has participated in 73 WT20I games and posted 866 runs at a strike rate of 82.78 and an average of 15.74. She has a maximum score of 57. Green has taken 78 wickets with the ball at an economy rate of 4.29 and an average of 14.47. 3/8 are her greatest bowling stats.
Sylvia Shihepo
In addition to being a dependable bowler, Sylvia Shihepo can score runs. In her 82 WT20I appearances, she has claimed 44 wickets at an economy rate of 4.76 and an average of 13.31, with best bowling returns of 3/6. Handy with the bat, Shihepo has added 217 runs in 44 innings with the bat.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
With a top score of 68* and 1090 runs at an average of 21.09 and a strike rate of 87.41, Nakisuuyi has played in 69 WT20I matches. Nakisuuyi has taken 48 wickets at an economy rate of 4.7 and an average of 13 with her right-arm off-break bowling. She has been close to her best, taking one wicket and scoring 19 runs in the series thus far.
Esther Iloku
Uganda’s right-handed batter and wicketkeeper, Esther Iloku, in her 24 WT20I appearances has amassed 293 runs at a strike rate of 69.80 and an average of 15.42, with the highest score of 47. Her participation gives Uganda’s batting lineup more depth and she has scored 70 runs so far in the ongoing series in 2 matches.
Pitch:
Particularly in the T20 format, the High-Performance Oval has historically provided a balanced surface with a small tilt towards bowlers. Due to the pitch’s slowness, spinners enter the game in the middle overs, while pacers will benefit from early movement off the surface, proving tricky for batters.
Weather:
It is anticipated that Windhoek will have clear skies overhead, with the temperature forecasted to hover around 28°C, and the humidity will be low at about 30%. The winds are expected to be moderate, 10 km/h, which won’t help swing bowlers much.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sune Wittmann, Yasmeen Khan, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelaye Mwatile, Victoria Hamunyela, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Sarah Akiteng
Match details:
Date – April 11, 2025
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – Fans can watch all the live action on FanCode.
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