The match between Malawi Women and Brazil Women is the fourth game of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament, scheduled for June 3, 2025, at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali. Both teams are set to face off in what promises to be a competitive fixture, as each side looks to secure early points in the group stage.
Malawi and Brazil haven’t faced each other in T20Is, making this an historic first. However, individually, Malawi Women have managed to win two games in their last five, while Brazil have won just a single game in their previous five matches.
Squads:
Brazil Women’s Cricket Team
Ana Clara Sabino, Camille Vitoria, Evelyn Muller, Laura De Silva, Maria Silva, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Roberta Avery, Lindsay Boas, Mayara dos Santos, Giulia Ribeiro, Lara Moises, Maria Ribeiro, Marianne Artur, Nicole Monteiro
Malawai Women’s Cricket Team
Alinafe Alfonso, Euless Chilarile, Febbe Malefula, Sophina Chinawa, Triphonia Luka, Esther Richard, Lidia Dimba, Sugeni Kananji, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Praise Maziya, Christina Bwanali, Eva Kabwere, Ketrina Chingaipe, Lucy Malino
Players to watch out:
Roberta Moretti Avery
Roberta Moretti Avery has played 47 WT20Is, scoring 816 runs at an average of 28.13 with a strike rate of 78.91, including 5 half-centuries and a top score of 77 not out. She has bowled in 20 Innings, taking 23 wickets at an average of 5.60. She is a key all-rounder and former captain of the Brazil women’s cricket team. Her contributions with the bat and ball are prolific and continue to dominate. She has three 25+ scores to her name in previous 10 outings.
Carolina Nascimento
The 21-year-old right-arm medium bowler and captain of the Brazil women’s cricket team, has played 30 WT20Is, taking 35 wickets at an average of 10.14, including best figures of 5/12 against Argentina in March 2025 during the ICC World T20 Qualifiers. Her contributions will he vital to the team’s success and notably, in her last 10 innings with the ball, she has produced 2 three-wicket hauls and a fifer as well, which came in her most recent outing.
Triphonia Luka
Triphonia Luka is a 25-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler from Malawi. Luka has played 23 WT20Is for Malawi, scoring 167 runs at an average of 7.95 with a top score of 41* and a strike rate of 49.40. With the ball, she has taken 18 wickets in 12 innings at an impressive average of 10.94 and an economy rate of 5.47, with best bowling figures of 5/16. She is recognized for her all-round contributions, highlighted by her unbeaten 41* in her most recent outing, against Cameroon in June 2024.
Tadala Mpandakwaya
The 26-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler from Malawi has played 16 matches, scoring 133 runs at an average of 13.30 with a top score of 34. She is recognized as a reliable all-rounder for Malawi, often batting in the middle-order and providing key breakthroughs with her off-break bowling. She has also contributed to the field with several catches, underlining her all-round value to the team in recent international fixtures.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali is balanced, offering good bounce for batters and assistance for pace bowlers. Spin can come into play later in the match. The outfield is fast, and teams chasing totals have a slight advantage. Overall, it’s a competitive surface promising a good game.
Weather:
The conditions are favourable for a complete game, with the temperature to hover around 26°C, partly cloudy skies and moderate humidity. There is a small chance of a brief afternoon thunderstorm, but most of the time will be dry and suitable for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophina Chinawa, Triphonia Luka, Alinafe Alfonso, Euless Chilarile, Febbe Malefula, Camille Vitoria, Evelyn Muller, Laura De Silva, Maria Silva, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso
Match details:
Date – June 3, 2025
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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