The Women’s Victoria T20 Series 2026 will see Uganda Women take on Rwanda Women in the Final at the Entebbe Cricket Oval on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM IST and will bring the two sides together for the title clash. Uganda have won three of their last five matches, with their other two results being losses. Rwanda have followed the same winning pattern in their last five games, recording three victories and two defeats. Both teams will now have the chance to turn their recent form into a strong performance when they meet in the final.
Rwanda Women enter the final after beating Uganda by 18 runs in their most recent meeting on November 11, 2026. Before that, Uganda Women had secured a 6-run win against Rwanda on November 7, 2026. Their earlier meetings also produced wins for both sides, with Uganda winning by 8 wickets with 21 balls remaining on September 1, 2025, and by 20 runs on June 14, 2025. Rwanda had won the other match in the listed five meetings, defeating Uganda by 5 wickets with 8 balls remaining on June 12, 2025. The recent results give both teams plenty of familiarity with each other ahead of the final.
Squads:
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi (C), Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephani Nampiina, Prosscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Naume Amongin, Concy Aweko, Asumin Akurut, Kevin Awino (WK), Esther Iloku (WK), Sarah Walaza, Sarah Akiteng
Rwanda Women’s Cricket Team
Marie Bimenyimana (C), Henriette Ishimwe, Gisele Ishimwe, Clarisse Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosette Shimwamana, Alice Ikuzwe, Belise Murekatete, Ruth Uwimana, Flora Irakoze, Merveille Uwase, Fanny Utagushimaninde, Georgette Ingabire, Rosine Irera
Players to watch out:
Rita Musamali
Rita Musamali has put together Uganda Women’s best batting numbers in the tournament so far. Across 6 matches and 6 innings, she has made 138 runs and has remained unbeaten twice. Her highest score is 42 not out, and she has an average of 34.50. Musamali has scored at a strike rate of 80.23 and has struck 11 fours in the competition. Uganda will look towards her experience with the bat as they prepare for the final, where another useful innings could make a difference.
Janet Mbabazi
Janet Mbabazi has been among Uganda Women’s main wicket-takers during the tournament. She has appeared in 6 matches and bowled 132 balls, which amounts to 22.0 overs. During this spell of the competition, she has taken 11 wickets, with her best figures being 3/13. Her bowling average is 8.45, while her economy rate is 4.22 and her strike rate is 12.00. She has also bowled 1 maiden over. Mbabazi will be one of the players Uganda can rely on when they look to contain Rwanda’s batting in the final.
Gisele Ishimwe
Gisele Ishimwe has been a regular contributor for Rwanda Women with the bat this season. She has scored 96 runs in 6 matches and 6 innings, with 32 as her highest score. Her batting average is 16.00, while her strike rate is 69.06. She has also collected 7 fours during the tournament. Rwanda will want their batters to make their starts count in the final, and Ishimwe will be looking to add to her runs and give the team a solid contribution. Her performance could be important to Rwanda’s overall batting effort.
Marie Bimenyimana
Marie Bimenyimana has stood out for Rwanda Women with her wicket-taking performances. She has played 6 matches and delivered 114 balls, completing 19.0 overs. She has picked up 13 wickets, with her best bowling figures being 4/14. Her bowling average is 7.30, while her economy rate is 5.00 and her strike rate is 8.76. She has also recorded 1 four-wicket haul in the tournament. Rwanda will look to Bimenyimana to provide breakthroughs and keep Uganda’s batters under pressure during the final.
Pitch:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval has usually offered a surface that gives bowlers a useful role in the game. The new ball can provide some movement for the pace bowlers, while the pitch may slow down as the innings continues. Spinners and medium-pacers who maintain a disciplined line and length can also find opportunities to control the scoring.
Weather:
The weather in Entebbe is expected to stay mostly cloudy. The day’s highest temperature is likely to remain between 24°C and 26°C, while conditions around the 4:30 PM start should be around 23°C to 25°C. The chance of rain during the match is expected to be low at around 5% to 10%, with humidity likely to stay between 69% and 76%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Rita Musamali, Janet Mbabazi, Gisele Ishimwe, Marie Bimenyimana, Stephani Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Sarah Walaza, Asumin Akurut, Henriette Ishimwe, Ruth Uwimana, Rosine Irera
Match Details:
Date – November 14, 2026
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe
Broadcast – Live scorecards and ball-by-ball updates will be available on Cricbuzz and Cricinfo, while Willow TV could provide coverage in North America. Fans can also check the official Uganda Cricket YouTube channel for a potential live stream of the game.
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