Match 14 of the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 sees Sierra Leone face Uganda at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali on June 6. Both teams arrive with different recent fortunes and ambitions as the group stage heats up.
Sierra Leone, led by Ann Marie Kamara, have shown flashes of potential with all-rounders like Aminata Kamara and Emma Kamara regularly contributing with both bat and ball. However, they have struggled for consistency against stronger opponents in this tournament, seeking a breakthrough performance to boost their campaign. Their bowling attack, featuring Linda Bull and Alice Fillie, will need to be at its disciplined best to contain Uganda’s powerful batting lineup.
Uganda, on the other hand, have started their campaign strongly, highlighted by a dominant 10-wicket win over Cameroon where Stephanie Nampiina starred as Player of the Match. With a balanced squad featuring experienced all-rounders such as Janet Mbabazi and Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Uganda will look to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position on the points table. Their recent form and depth make them favorites, but Sierra Leone’s fighting spirit could set up a competitive contest.
Squads:
Sierra Leone Women’s Cricket Team
Fatmata Parkinson, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Jane Newland, Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Isha Bangura, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Alice Fillie, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Prosscovia Alako, Rita Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Kevin Amuge, Phiona Kulume, Teddy Oyella, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Concy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Tino, Sarah Walaza
Players to watch out for:
Celina Bull
The all-rounder has been a regular part of the lineup, with recent performances highlighting her dual skills. In the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament against Rwanda Women on June 4, she scored 10 runs off 17 balls and also bowled 4 overs, taking 1 wicket for 30 runs and in her most recent outing again stepped up with the bat scoring 35 runs. Her recent outings underline her value as a reliable all-rounder for Sierra Leone.
Linda Bull
The all-rounder in T20Is, from 23 innings has added 179 runs to the tally and scalped 16 wickets in 15 bowling innings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.93. In a recent outing against Rwanda, Linda Bull scored 9 runs off 14 balls and bowled a highly economical spell, taking 1 wicket for just 16 runs in her 4 overs. Bull’s consistent all-round efforts make her a vital player for Sierra Leone going into the tournament.
Sarah Akiteng
The left-arm off-spin bowler has bowled in 53 T20I innings and picked up 53 wickets with best bowling figures of 5 for 14, at an economy rate of 4.35 and average of 15.64. Akiteng in her last outing against Cameroon took 2 wickets by giving away just 8 runs. Her consistency and experience make her a valuable asset for Uganda, especially in high-stakes tournaments like the Kwibuka.
Janet Mbabazi
Janet Mbabazi is a prominent all-rounder for Uganda Women, known for her right-handed batting and medium-pace bowling. In 95 T20Is, she has scored 1,126 runs in 87 innings at an average of 14.81, with the highest score of 44 and a strike rate of 74.91. With the ball, Mbabazi has taken 96 wickets, maintaining an average of 12.35 and an economy rate under 5. Her best bowling performances include four 4-wicket hauls, making her a reliable wicket-taker and a key option in the Ugandan attack. In her previous outing against Cameroon Women, she helped chase down the target of 43 by scoring 26 off just 19 deliveries.
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.
Weather:
Expect comfortable weather with temperatures around 26°C, and only a slight chance of a brief shower or isolated thunderstorm. Overall, it should be mostly dry with some sun and light winds, making for pleasant cricket conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Alice Fillie, Linda Bull, Sarah Walaza, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Kevin Amuge, Prosscovia Alako
Match details:
Date – June 6, 2025
Time – 1:15 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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