At the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek, Namibia Women will play Sierra Leone Women in the tenth game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Division One Qualifier. Namibia enters the match with strong aspirations to solidify their position in the qualifiers, leveraging their home advantage and experience to dominate against Sierra Leone, who are eager to make their mark on the tournament stage. The match promises exciting cricket action as both teams vie for crucial points in this tightly contested group.
Namibia’s squad has shown solid performances in the early stages of the tournament, with key players stepping up in both batting and bowling departments. Their tactical approach and familiarity with the pitch conditions at Windhoek could prove pivotal against Sierra Leone, who bring a youthful and energetic side with the aim of causing an upset. The Sierra Leone team, although relatively new to this level of competition, has demonstrated resilience and fighting spirit, making them a challenging opponent for Namibia.
Squads:
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Sune Wittmann, Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Jurriene Diergaardt, Eveleen Kejarukua, Victoria Hamunyela, Saima Tuhadeleni, Leigh-Marie Visser, Sylvia Shihepo, Naomi Benjamin
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
Players to watch out:
Sune Wittmann
Sune Wittmann is a Namibian cricketer and an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. In Women’s T20 Internationals (T20Is), she has played 84 matches, scored 1414 runs with a batting average of around 18.85, and has the highest score of 93 not out. With a bowling average of 14.51 and her best bowling figures of 5 for 10, she has claimed 49 wickets. Wittmann is known for her consistent contributions with both bat and ball in the Namibian women’s cricket team, making her a key player in T20I formats.
Kayleen Green
Kayleen Green is an all-rounder for the Namibian cricket team. She bowls right-arm medium pace and bats right-handed. She made her Women’s T20 International (WT20I) debut for Namibia in August 2018. In T20Is, Kayleen Green has played 92 matches, scoring 1000 runs with a batting average of 16.39 and the highest score of 57. She has also taken 81 wickets with a bowling average of about 14.75 and an economy rate of 4.39 runs per over. Green is known for her balanced contributions in both batting and bowling, making her a key player for Namibia’s women’s cricket team.
Emma Kamara
Emma Kamara is a promising young cricketer from Sierra Leone, just 16 years old. She plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler, fulfilling the role of an all-rounder for the Sierra Leone women’s national team. In T20I Internationals, Kamara has played 31 matches, scoring 481 runs at an average of 18.51, with a top score of 71, she has also taken 25 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4 for 7. Kamara is increasingly recognized for her composure and impact on the field at a young age, standing out as one of the promising talents in African women’s cricket.
Aminata Kamara
Aminata Kamara is a leading all-rounder for the Sierra Leone women’s national cricket team, in Sierra Leone. She bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast medium, frequently making key contributions with both bat and ball. In Women’s T20 Internationals, Kamara has played 43 matches, scoring 581 runs at an average of 16.13 with a top score of unbeaten 88, and has taken 32 wickets at an average of 17.46 with best figures of 3/3. She is recognized as a pivotal figure in her team’s lineup, regularly featuring in regional qualifiers and ICC events, and remains an influential player in growing the sport for women in Sierra Leone.
Pitch:
The pitch at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It tends to provide early assistance to pacers with some movement off the surface, making the start of the innings favorable for fast bowlers. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down a bit, allowing spinners to come into play in the middle overs.
Weather:
The weather forecasts overcast conditions with a chance of light rain. The cloud cover is expected to be significant, creating a gloomy atmosphere that might affect playing conditions. With interruptions possible due to rain, teams may need to adapt their strategies accordingly.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Fatmata Parkinson, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Linda Bull, Sune Wittmann, Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl
Match Details:
Date – September 3, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
