The Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 continues with Match 32 as Zimbabwe High Performance (HP) XI face Sierra Leone at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Kigali. Both teams will be eager to make a statement as the group stage nears its conclusion, with valuable points and pride on the line.
Sierra Leone have shown resilience and flashes of potential throughout the tournament, even when results haven’t always gone their way. Led by players like Emma Kamara and Isha Bangura, Sierra Leone’s squad has fought hard in every outing, gaining valuable experience against some of Africa’s top sides. While they face a tough challenge against a confident Zimbabwe unit, Sierra Leone will be motivated to put up a competitive display and end their group stage with pride.
Zimbabwe HP XI have enjoyed a balanced tournament so far, winning three out of their five matches to secure a spot in the top four of the points table. Their campaign has featured notable wins, including a convincing nine-wicket victory over the previously unbeaten Tanzania. The team’s strength lies in its disciplined bowling and the contributions of all-rounders like Christabel Chatonzwa and Lindokuhle Mabhero, who have made an impact with both bat and ball.
Squads:
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
Zimbabwe HP XI Women’s Cricket Team
Kelly Ndiraya, Natasha Mtomba, Nokutenda Makanhiwa, Cathrine Chitombo, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loryn Phiri, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Passionate Munorwei, Salem Museka
Players to watch out:
Emma Kamara
The 16-year-old all-rounder in 23 T20Is has scored 276 runs at an average of 14.52, with the highest score of 40* against Mozambique. With the ball, she has taken 21 wickets at an impressive average of 10.71 and an economy rate of 4.68, with best figures of 4/7. In the tournament so far, she has scored 53 runs with the best of 40* runs and picked 8 wickets with the ball. Kamara is emerging as a key player for Sierra Leone, regularly contributing with both bat and ball, and is among the top wicket-takers in the competition.
Linda Bull
The 31-year-old all-rounder has registered the best bowling figures of 3 wickets for 0 runs, underlining her ability to produce match-turning spells. In a recent outing against Cameroon, she has picked up 3 wickets in her 4 overs spell. In the tournament so far, she has picked 7 wickets and scored 18 runs with the bat. Bull’s consistent all-round efforts make her a vital player for Sierra Leone going into the tournament.
Nyasha Gwanzura
The 29-year-old Zimbabwean all-rounder in her T20 International cricket, has played 17 matches, scoring 66 runs from 13 innings at an average of 6.60, with a top score of 12* and a strike rate of 74.15. With the ball, she has bowled in 5 innings, taking 5 wickets at an impressive average of 9.20 and an economy rate of 6.00, with best figures of 2/4. In the tournament so far, she has scored 90 runs with the bat and has also picked 2 wickets in a match against Tanzania.
Christabel Chatonzwa
The 35-year-old all-rounder in her most recent outing during the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament against Nigeria, Chatonzwa scored 27* runs and scored 37 against Brazil in their recent encounter. In the game against Uganda, Chatonzwa with the ball picked 2 wickets in her 4 over spell just giving away 8 runs. She has scored 154 runs in the tournament so far and has not been dismissed below 20 runs also so far. She has also picked up 3 wickets and is a key member of this Zimbabwean line-up.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali is balanced, offering good bounce for batters and assistance for pace bowlers. Spin can come into play later in the match. The outfield is fast, and teams chasing totals have a slight advantage.
Weather:
Expect hazy sunshine throughout the day, with no significant rain forecasted. Conditions should be warm and dry, making it ideal for the cricketing conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Isha Bangura, Linda Bull, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda
Match details:
Date – June 11, 2025
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
