All eyes will be on the sixth and final T20 International at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek on April 15, 2025, as the highly contested Uganda Women’s tour of Namibia approaches its final match. This showdown looks to be an exciting conclusion to the exciting six-match series, which is now tied at 2-2, after four games.
Throughout the series, Namibia and Uganda have both displayed incredible character. Uganda dominated the opening exchanges with two close triumphs, but the hosts rallied for back-to-back wins to tie the series, including a decisive 21-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 International. Now that the momentum is shifting, the final game is about more than simply boasting rights; it’s about resiliency, redemption, and regional pride.
Squads:
Namibia women’s cricket team –
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Sylvia Shihepo, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelaye Mwatile, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Leigh-Marie Visser, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Victoria Hamunyela
Uganda women’s cricket team –
Malisa Ariokot, Phiona Kulume, Rita Musamali, Shakirah Sadick, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Concy Aweko, Evelyn AnyipoIrene Mutonyi, Irene Mutonyi, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza
Players to watch out:
Merczerly Gorases
At the young age of 19, Merczerly Gorases has shown great promise as a Namibian star. She has amassed 341 runs with a strike rate of 68 and a batting average of 11 in 64 WT20I games. She has also demonstrated her dual abilities as a wicketkeeper and hitter by executing important stumpings and holding onto catches behind the stumps.
Wilka Mwatile
For Namibia, Wilka Mwatile has been an enduring performer. She took 75 wickets in 76 innings with best figures of 5/6 and scored 668 runs at a strike rate of 72 in 67 innings. In the current series against Uganda, she has taken 4 wickets and garnered 73 runs while bowling at an economy rate of 4.23.
Irene Mutonyi
For Uganda, Irene Mutonyi has shown herself to be a proficient bowler. She participated in five games, bowled 12 overs, and claimed five wickets in the Uganda 2025 Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series. Her ability to capture important wickets economically is demonstrated by her highest bowling performance in an innings, which stands at 3/10. In five innings, she has taken six wickets at an economy rate of 4.33.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi
Immaculate Nakisuuyi has accumulated 1134 runs at an average of 21.09 and a strike rate of 86.41 in 80 WT20Is and is a crucial all-round player for Uganda. She has taken 49 wickets with the ball at an economy rate of 4.13 and an average of 14.94. She earned player of the match award in one match and has taken two catches and scored 63 runs in four games so far.
Pitch:
Particularly in the T20 format, the pitch at the High-Performance Oval has historically provided a balanced surface with a small tilt towards bowlers. Run making is difficult, and bowlers frequently control the action. Due to the pitch’s slowness, spinners enter the game in the middle overs, while pacers will benefit from early movement off the surface.
Weather:
It is anticipated that Windhoek will have clear, pleasant weather. The temperature will be approximately 28°C, and the humidity will be low at about 30%. The forecast is for moderate wind speeds of 10 km/h, which won’t help swing bowlers much.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sune Wittmann, Esther Iloku, Kayleen Green, Kevin Awino, Sarah Akiteng, Wilka Mwatile, Rita Musamali, Merczerly Gorases, Concy Aweko, Victoria Hamunyela, Irene Mutonyi
Match details:
Date – April 15, 2025
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – High-Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – Fans can watch all the live action on FanCode.
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