The 5th Place Play-off 2nd Semi-Final between Rwanda Women and Sierra Leone Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in the qualifier through this vital match.
Squads:
Rwanda Women’s Cricket Team
Marie Bimenyimana, Flora Irakoze, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Diane Bimenyimana, Rosine Irera, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Belise Murekatete, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosette Shimwamana, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Sylvia Usabyimana, Geovanis Uwase, Merveille Uwase
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:
Henriette Ishimwe
The 21-year-old all-rounder Henriette Ishimwe of the Rwanda Women bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She has played 115T20Is, scoring 1258 runs in 103 innings at an average of 16.55 and a strike rate of 96.32, with the highest of 67*. With the ball, Ishimwe has been outstanding, taking 140 wickets in 109 innings at an average of 10.26, an economy rate of 4.26, and best figures of 5/6, including six four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls. She will be a key all-rounder for Rwanda in the knockouts.
Marie Bimenyimana
Marie Bimenyimana is an all-around player and the captain of Rwanda’s women’s cricket team. She debuted in T20Is in 2019 and has scored 1437 runs at an average of 17.52 in 96 innings, including a record 114 not out—Rwanda’s first women’s T20I century. She also bowls, having taken 83 wickets at an average of 11.78 in just 72 innings. She will be the main standout player for Rwanda Women into the knockouts of the competition.
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 32 matches, scoring 505 runs at an average of 18.70, with the highest of 71, she has also taken 25 wickets with best bowling figures of 4 for 7. Kamara is increasingly recognized for her composure and impact on the field at a young age.
Celina Bull
For Sierra Leone Women, Celina Bull is a skilled right-arm bowler and batter. In T20Is, she has been a regular part of the lineup, with recent performances highlighting her dual skills. She has scored 384 runs in 36 innings with the highest score of 40 and has also picked up 19 wickets in 24 innings with the ball which shows her consistency in both the departments of the game. She will be a crucial player for Sierra Leone in the upcoming qualifier games.
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:
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:
Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Linda Bull, Marie Bimenyimana, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Diane Bimenyimana, Rosine Irera, Merveille Uwase
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 2025
Time – 5:20 PM IST
Venue – High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
