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As the 2025 edition of the Kwibuka Women’s Twenty20 Tournament enters its thrilling final stages, the spotlight turns to the second semi-final clash brimming with intensity, history, and high stakes, between defending champions Uganda and Zimbabwe High Performance (HP) XI.

Uganda enters this semi-final with the confidence of a titleholder and a side known for its consistency and sharp discipline. Currently placed at the second spot on the points table with 12 points, winning 6 and losing 2, in their eight games so far. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe HP XI occupy the 3rd seed with 6 wins from eighth games and two losses.

Squads:

Uganda Women’s Cricket Team

Prosscovia Alako, Rita Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Kevin Amuge, Phiona Kulume, Teddy Oyella, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Concy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Tino, Sarah Walaza

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:

Janet Mbabazi

The captain has been the most reliable and dynamic players and has delivered consistently with both bat and ball. In a commanding performance against Nigeria, she picked up 4/16 in 4 overs, dismantling their middle order with precision. As a batter, Janet adds depth and versatility with being able to anchor and hold the innings. In T20Is, she has amassed 1203 runs from 93 innings and 107 wickets from 82 bowling innings.

Stephanie Nampiina

Stephanie has a knack for creating breakthroughs just when the team needs them the most. Her economical and incisive spell of 2/10 in 2 overs against Tanzania swung the momentum in Uganda’s favor. In T20I cricket, she has accumulated 947 runs from 73 innings and from 37 bowling innings has struck 46 wickets, including the best of 6/8.

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Loreen Tshuma

Tshuma has picked up 36 wickets at an average of 17.41 and an economy rate of 5.31 in 36 T20I innings, including one four-wicket haul with the ball for her side. She has improved in leaps and bounds as a batter, scoring a match-winning, unbeaten half-century in the game against Sierra Leone, earning her the Player of the Match. She also has 177 runs at a strike rate of 101.72 and an average of 14.75 in 18 innings with the bat for her side.

Kelly Ndiraya

The 20-year-old youngster has shown glimpses of her talent with the bat for her side in the tournament. She has scores of 17* and 13, with the limited number of opportunities she has received with the bat for her side so far.

Pitch:

The surface at the Gahanga B Ground in Kigali remains a balanced one, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Pacers may find some help early on, while batters who spend time at the crease can capitalize later. Chasing has generally proven to be the preferred strategy here.

Weather:

Conditions are expected to be comfortable, with temperatures around 25°C and moderate humidity at 51%. Skies will be partly cloudy, but there’s minimal threat of rain interruptions.

Fanatsy Playing XI:

Chiedza Dhururu, Kevin Awino, Nyasha Gwanzura, Rita Musamali, Janet Mbabazi, Stephanie Nampiina, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Christabel Chatonzwa, Lindo Mabhera, Mitchell Mavunga