Match 33 of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament sees Cameroon take on Tanzania at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali on June 12. Both teams have had contrasting campaign in the tournament so far, setting the stage for an intriguing clash.
Cameroon have had a challenging campaign but have shown flashes of promise, notably with a win over Sierra Leone earlier in the tournament. Players like Elsa Garcia Souna and Marguerite Bessala provide stability, while the likes of Maeva Douma and Madaleine Sissako offer youthful exuberance in the bowling department. Cameroon will look to harness their underdog spirit and push Tanzania all the way in their last game of this campaign, looking to finish on a high.
Tanzania come into this fixture with a mixed bag of results, having registered emphatic wins over Brazil and Sierra Leone, but also suffering defeats at the hands of Uganda and Zimbabwe HP XI. Their batting has been anchored by the likes of Fatuma Kibasu and Neema Pius, while their bowling attack, featuring Jenipher Kimaro and Nasra Saidi, has been effective in both pace and spin-friendly conditions. They will be eager to bounce back from their recent loss to Uganda and consolidate their position ahead of the knockout games.
Squads:
Cameroon Women’s Cricket Team
Akago Eliane, Brenda Waluma, Cathy Mbelel, Elsa Garcia Souna, Marguerite Bessala, Bernadette Mbida, Jeanne Ngono, Olive Ranedoumoun, Madaleine Sissako, Michelle Ekani, Clemence Manidom, Edwige Guehoada, Maeva Douma, Sonita Akenji
Tanzania Women’s Cricket Team
Getrude Mushi, Hudaa Omary, Neema Pius, Saum Mtae, Agnes Qwele, Fatuma Kibasu, Perice Kamunya, Tabu Omary, Linda Massawe, Saumu Hussein, Shufaa Mohamedi, Jenipher Kimaro, Mwanamvua Ushanga, Nasra Saidi, Sheila Kizito, Sophia Jerome
Players to watch out:
Brenda Waluma
The 29-year-old top-order-batter from 20 T20I innings has added 85 runs to the tally. She has scored 63 runs in the tournament so far with her best of 39 coming in the latest outing against Zimbabwe HP XI Women. Waluma continues to be a part of Cameroon’s core squad and it’ll be hoped she follows up with another good score.
Maeva Douma
The 20-year-old pacer in the 2025 Kwibuka T20 Tournament, she starred against Sierra Leone, taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 4 overs, earning Player of the Match and helping Cameroon to a 23-run win. Her recent bowling form highlights her as a key impact player for Cameroon. She has picked up 8 wickets in as many innings, including two three-wicket hauls in the tournament so fa, and continues to impress with her bowling.
Neema Pius
The 23-year-old in the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament made an immediate impact by scoring 77* runs off 61 balls (strike rate 126.23) in her first match. She has scored 576 runs in 37 innings with an average of 20.57, a strike rate of 96.32 with two half centuries to her name and also has 10 wickets in 12 innings. In the tournament so far, she has scored 234 runs with the bat and has also picked up 4 wickets.
Agnes Qwele
The 18-year-old in her T20I career so far, she has played 37 matches, scoring 201 runs at an average of 13.40 and a strike rate of 81.70, with a top score of 32. With the ball, Qwele has taken 37 wickets at an average of 12.32 and an economy rate of 4.41, with best figures of 4 for 7. In the tournament so far, she has scored 46 runs in 8 innings and has picked 3 wickets with the ball.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali is well-prepared and balanced, aiding both batters and bowlers. It tends to favor bowlers slightly, especially pacers, and chasing teams often have an advantage. The surface is not known for being high scoring, so smart cricket and adaptability are key for success.
Weather:
Expect comfortable weather conditions with daytime temperatures forecasted to hover around 26°C. There are chances shower spells, so brief delays and interruptions are possible. Humidity will be moderate and the sunshine during the day promises action.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Neema Pius, Agnes Qwele, Fatuma Kibasu, Perice Kamunya, Nasra Saidi, Sophia Jerome, Brenda Waluma, Cathy Mbelel, Elsa Garcia Souna, Michelle Ekani, Sonita Akenji
Match details:
Date – June 12, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
