Match 17 of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament promises an intriguing contest as defending champions Uganda face Brazil at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali.
Uganda, who lifted the trophy in 2024, have carried their strong form into this edition with a series, including recent victories and dominant performances in the group stage. Led by Janet Mbabazi, Uganda boast a balanced squad featuring key players like Sarah Akiteng and Rita Musamali, whose experience and all-round abilities have been pivotal in tight matches.
Brazil, meanwhile, have shown significant progress in their campaign. With victories over teams like Nigeria and Malawi, they have demonstrated resilience and the ability to adapt to different match situations. Skipper Laura Cardoso and all-rounder Roberta Moretti Avery have been central to Brazil’s competitive edge, both with bat and ball.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Concy Aweko
Concy Aweko is a seasoned Ugandan bowling all-rounder, renowned for her right-arm off-breaks and leadership on the field. She made history in May 2019 by becoming the first Ugandan to take a hat-trick in a Women’s T20I, claiming four wickets in five balls against Kenya. She stands out as one of Uganda’s most effective bowlers and has played 94 T20Is, taking 119 wickets at a remarkable average of 10.96 and maintaining a career economy rate of just 3.68—among the best in the format.
Prosscovia Alako
Prosscovia Alako is a 22-year-old right-handed batter for Uganda Women. In T20Is, she has played 60 matches, scoring 824 runs at an average of 15.54 and a strike rate of 94.06, including a brilliant unbeaten 100 against Cameroon in June 2024 and her career-best reads 116. Though she hasn’t really got going in this campaign so far, she can be trusted for runs.
Roberta Moretti Avery
Roberta Moretti Avery in 49 T20Is has scored 878 runs at an average of 30.27, a strike rate 79.02, and registered the highest of 77* and five fifties. With the ball, she has taken 26 wickets at 6.50 apiece and an economy of 4.46. In the 2025 Kwibuka tournament, Avery started with 35 runs in her first match and has 62 runs across her opening two innings, plus a recent unbeaten 27 against Argentina Women in March 2025, underlining her reliability as Brazil’s leader and all-rounder.
Marianne Artur
Marianne Artur recently delivered a notable performance against Nigeria on June 3, 2025, taking 2 wickets for 9 runs. Artur is still early in her T20I career, and while her overall batting and bowling stats remain limited, her recent spell highlights her potential as a key bowler for Brazil in international competitions.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali is well-prepared and balanced, aiding both batters and bowlers. It tends to favor bowlers slightly, especially pacers, and chasing teams often have an advantage. The surface is not known for being high scoring, so smart cricket and adaptability are key for success.
Weather:
Expect scattered thunderstorms with a high around 23°C. Showers are likely at intervals throughout the day, so conditions may be damp and humid, with cloud cover and occasional gusts of wind, and humidity will be moderate to high.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Prosscovia Alako, Rita Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Janet Mbabazi, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza, Laura De Silva, Maria Silva, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Roberta Avery
Match details:
Date – June 7, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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