The 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier is a highly anticipated match between Namibia Women and Tanzania Women, scheduled for September 4, 2025, at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Both teams have shown impressive form throughout the tournament, positioning themselves strongly for this crucial knockout game.
Namibia Women, playing on home soil, are expected to leverage their familiarity with the conditions, while Tanzania Women bring energy and skill, having edged Uganda Women by just one run in their group stage encounter. Namibia Women have been dominant in their matches, including a huge 152-run victory over Sierra Leone Women, showcasing their powerful batting line-up and disciplined bowling attack.
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
Tanzania Women’s Cricket Team
Agnes Joseph Qwele, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Mrisho Omary, Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro, Mwanamvua Hamis Ushanga, Nasra Hamza Mohamedi, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Neema Justine Pius, Perice Zakayo Kamunya, Saum Godfrey Mtae, Saumu Azizi Borakambi, Sheila Shamte Kizito, Shufaa Hamza Mohamedi, Sophia Frank Jerome
Players to watch out:
Yasmeen Khan
Yasmeen Khan is a Namibian cricketer and vice-captain, known for her batting and medium pace bowling in T20 Internationals. She has played 101 matches, scored 1,761 runs at an average above 22.29, and her top score is an unbeaten 78; she also has 43 catches and 4 stumpings to her name. As a part-time bowler, she has taken 9 wickets with best figures of 4/20 and maintains an economy rate around 4.65.
Wilka Mwatile
Wilka Mwatile is a Namibian right-arm medium all-rounder who has played 87 T20I matches, scoring 721 runs with a top score of 33 and an average of 12.64. Her primary impact is with the ball, having taken 79 wickets at a bowling average of 14.93 and an economy rate of 4.32, including two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. She is a consistent option in Namibia’s bowling attack and contributes valuable runs in the lower order.
Neema Pius
Tanzania women’s top-order batter, Neema Pius has scored 671 runs in 51 innings with an average of 19.73 and strike rate of 94.24, including two fifties to her name. She also has 12 wickets in 18 innings with a bowling average of 15.41 and returned the best bowling figures of 2/6, including the best of 2/6. Her numbers demonstrate her worth to the Tanzanian team.
Agnes Qwele
Tanzanian right-arm medium bowler and right-handed batter Agnes Qwele, 19, is known for her versatility in T20 International cricket. With a strike rate of 76.86 and an average of 12.00, she has added 216 runs in 42 games thus far in her T20I career, including the highest of 32. She has taken 46 wickets with the ball at an economy rate of 4.32 and an average of 11.47, including two 4-wicket hauls, with the best of 4/7. She is a vital cog in the line-up.
Pitch:
The center strip at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is generally considered balanced but slightly favors batters, especially in T20 matches. 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 humidity remains low. Comfortable conditions should last well into the evening, promising a complete game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Agnes Joseph Qwele, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Mrisho Omary, Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro, Mwanamvua Hamis Ushanga, Sune Wittmann, Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 2025
Time – 5:20 PM IST
Venue – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
