The 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier will feature a thrilling clash between Uganda Women and Zimbabwe Women, scheduled for September 4, 2025, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe Women have been dominant in their group, winning all three of their matches with strong batting and bowling performances, while Uganda Women have shown resilience and determination despite an early one run defeat, promising an exciting contest.
Squads:
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi, Proscovia Alako, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Consy Aweko Nimungu, Naume Jane Amongin, Stephanie Nampiina, Kevin Amuge, Esther Iloku, Sarah Akiteng, Ritah Musamali, Malisa Ariokot, Kevin Awino, Phiona Kulume, Irene Mutonyi
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Christabel Chatonzwa, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu
Players to watch out:
Janet Mbabazi
A well-known all-round player for Uganda Women, Janet Mbabazi is renowned for her medium-pace bowling and right-handed batting. In her T20I career, she has played 105 matches, scoring 1,298 runs in 97 innings at an average of 15.45, with the highest score of 63* and a strike rate of 76.66. With the ball, she has taken 112 wickets in T20Is, maintaining an average of 12.13 and an economy rate of 4.66. Her best bowling performances include five 4-wicket hauls, making her a reliable wicket-taker and a key option in the Ugandan attack.
Concy Aweko
Concy Aweko is a Ugandan right-arm off-break bowler and all-rounder with significant impact in T20 Internationals. She has played 102 T20Is, taking 128 wickets at an impressive bowling average of 11.21 and an economy rate of 3.73 with best bowling figures of 4/6. She is known for her consistent bowling performances and remains a key player for Uganda.
Josephine Nkomo
Josephine Nkomo is a Zimbabwean all-rounder and vice-captain of the national team. In T20 Internationals, she has played 61 matches, scored 526 runs at an average of 22.86 with a top score of 56*. As a bowler, she has taken 56 wickets at a bowling average of 15.41, with best figures of 5/6 and an economy of 4.75. She is a key player contributing with both bat and ball for Zimbabwe.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, an all-rounder from Zimbabwe, bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She currently serves as the captain of the Zimbabwe women’s national team and made her international debut at the 2008 World Cup qualifier at the age of 15. She has scored 1313 runs in 59 innings, including two half-centuries and the highest of 80. She is well known for her leadership and services to Zimbabwean women’s cricket.
Pitch:
The pitch at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is generally considered balanced but slightly favors batters, especially in T20s. It offers good playing conditions with a surface that allows batters to score runs comfortably if they time their shots well. The pitch tends to be pace-friendly early on, helping fast bowlers get some movement and bounce.
Weather:
Windhoek will experience bright sunshine and dry weather with no rain forecasted. Daytime temperatures will reach about 28°C, while overnight lows dip to 13°C, and the humidity remains low. Comfortable conditions should last well into the evening, promising a complete day of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Janet Mbabazi, Proscovia Alako, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Consy Aweko Nimungu, Ritah Musamali, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Christabel Chatonzwa, Josephine Nkomo, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
