Uganda Women and Tanzania Women will battle for the bronze medal in the Division 1 Africa Qualifiers at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, with the match scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM IST on September 6, 2025.
Both teams impressed in the group stage, with Uganda Women notching wins over Kenya and Rwanda, while Tanzania Women delivered a dramatic last-ball victory against Uganda earlier in the tournament. This high-stakes play-off will decide the third-best team of Africa’s qualifying round and offer redemption for both sides after semi-final defeats. Historically, Tanzania Women lead the head-to-head with 6 wins from 10 T20Is against Uganda Women, who have tallied 4 victories of their own.
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
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:
Rita Musamali
Rita Musamali is an all-around cricketer who made her Women’s T20 International debut in July 2018 against Scotland. In T20Is, Musamali has played 112 matches, scored 1457 runs at an average of 22.41, including one century and two fifties. With the ball, she has taken 21 wickets with a bowling average of 22.85 and economy of 5.60 runs per over. She is recognized for her all-round contributions to the Ugandan women’s cricket team.
Janet Mbabazi
A well-known all-round player for the Uganda Women, Janet Mbabazi is renowned for her medium-pace bowling and right-handed batting. In her T20I career, she has played 106 matches, scoring 1,327 runs in 98 innings at an average of 15.61, with the highest score of unbeaten 63 and a strike rate of 77.33. With the ball, she has taken 114 wickets in T20Is, maintaining an average of 12.07 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 pick.
Agnes Qwele
Tanzanian right-arm medium bowler and right-handed batter Agnes Qwele, 18, is known for her versatility in T20 International cricket. With a strike rate of 75.51 and an average of 11.68, she has amassed 222 runs in 27 innings thus far in her T20I career. She has taken 47 wickets with the ball at an economy rate of 4.29 and an average of 11.44, including two 4-wicket hauls, with the best being 4/7. She is a vital cog in the line-up.
Hudaa Omary
Hudaa Omary is a dependable all-rounder for the national side who made her Women’s T20 International debut in January 2019 against Namibia. In T20Is, Omary has featured in 63 matches, scoring 853 runs at an average of 20.80, which includes three half-centuries. Known for her consistency, she remains a vital part of Tanzania’s women’s cricket setup.
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. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to set a competitive total on this ground.
Weather:
Windhoek will see mostly sunny weather, with temperatures expected to be quite warm and no significant rain in the forecast. Afternoon heat may feel intense; however, gentle breezes may provide minimal relief. Skies should stay clear through most of the day, promising uninterrupted action.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Agnes Joseph Qwele, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Mrisho Omary, Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro, Mwanamvua Hamis Ushanga, Janet Mbabazi, Proscovia Alako, Consy Aweko Nimungu, Stephanie Nampiina, Kevin Amuge, Ritah Musamali
Match Details:
Date – September 6, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
