In the Women’s Victoria Women’s T20 2026, Rwanda Women currently sit in third place on the points table with 2 points after recording 1 win and 2 losses from their 3 matches. On the other hand, the United States of America Women are anchored at the bottom of the table in fourth position, still searching for their first win of the tournament after dropping all 3 of their opening fixtures. For the USA, the contest is practically a must-win situation if they want to arrest their slide and keep their tournament campaign alive.
Squads:
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
United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
Aditiba Chudasama (C), Gargi Bhogle, Ritu Priya Singh, Tarannum Chopra, Jivana Aras, Chetna Pagydyala, Nikhar Doshi, Isani Vaghela, Lekha Shetty, Geetika Kodali, Sainavi Kambalapalli, Ella Claridge (WK), Pooja Ganesh (WK), Maahi Madhavan
Players to watch out:
Sainavi Kambalapalli
Sainavi Kambalapalli has been a true all-round asset for the United States team in this series, putting in heavy shifts with both bat and ball. With the bat, she has scored 49 runs in 3 matches with a top score of 33, while with the ball, she has snared 6 wickets in 12 overs with the best of 3/16. Her bustling energy across departments makes her a core pillar of the side.
Shakila Niyomuhoza
Shakila Niyomuhoza has battled hard for Rwanda Women, bringing stability and grit to their batting efforts. Playing all 3 matches, she has chipped in with 41 runs, hitting 4 boundaries along the way with a top score of 21. Her willingness to grind it out in the middle helps steady the ship when wickets fall around her.
Marie Bimenyimana
Marie Bimenyimana has put on an absolute bowling masterclass for Rwanda Women, turning heads with her phenomenal control and wicket-haul. In her 3 matches, she claimed 9 wickets across 11 overs, including a maiden and a magnificent best of 4/14. Her phenomenal average of 5.11 and an economy of just 4.18 show just how dominant she has been with the ball in hand.
Aditiba Chudasama
Aditiba Chudasama has put in a tireless shift with the ball for the United States, providing important breakthroughs in the middle phases. Over her 3 matches, she bowled 10 overs and picked up 5 wickets, recording a best bowling figure of 3/20. Her ability to stick to her lengths under pressure keeps the opposition batters honest throughout her spell.
Pitch:
The pitch at Entebbe Cricket Oval tends to favor bowlers, offering low-scoring trends where teams batting first generally find more success. Surface movement helps pacers early, while spinners and bowlers maintaining tight lines squeeze run-scoring opportunities as matches progress.
Weather:
The weather in Entebbe brings cloudy skies with light rain during the day and a high of 25°C alongside a low of 21°C. Winds will be light out of the north at around 8 mph, with a 65 percent chance of daytime precipitation and higher chances of thunderstorms overnight.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Marie Bimenyimana, Henriette Ishimwe, Gisele Ishimwe, Clarisse Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosette Shimwamana, Aditiba Chudasama, Gargi Bhogle, Ritu Priya Singh, Tarannum Chopra, Maahi Madhavan
Match Details:
Date – November 10, 2026
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval
Broadcast – T.B.C.