The final of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament brings together two of the competition’s most consistent sides—Tanzania and Zimbabwe High Performance (HP) XI—at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali. Both teams have showcased dominant form throughout the tournament, navigating a challenging round-robin phase and knockout rounds to earn their place in the championship decider.
Tanzania, known for their disciplined bowling and dynamic batting led by experienced campaigners like Fatuma Kibasu and Neema Pius, will be eager to claim the title after a strong run, including a commanding win in the semifinals. Zimbabwe HP XI, on the other hand, have impressed with their all-round strength, highlighted by recent victories and a convincing win over Tanzania in the group stage, where they chased down a modest target with nine wickets in hand.
Squads:
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
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:
Neema Pius
Neema Pius is a top-order batter for Tanzania Women. In the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament, she made an immediate impact, scoring 77* runs off 61 balls in her first match. She has scored 622 runs in 40 innings with an average of 20.06 and striking at 95.96 with two half centuries and also has 12 wickets in 16 innings. In the tournament so far, she has scored 270 runs with the bat and has also picked 6 wickets. Her all-round performance highlights her value to the Tanzanian side.
Agnes Qwele
Agnes Qwele is an 18-year-old right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batter from Tanzania, recognized for her all-round abilities in T20 internationals. In her T20I career so far, she has played 39 matches, scoring 210 runs at an average of 13.12 and a strike rate of 78.94, with a top score of 32. With the ball, Qwele has taken 42 wickets at an average of 11.23 and an economy rate of 4.27 with best figures of 4 for 7. In the tournament so far, she has scored 55 runs in 6 innings and has picked 12 wickets with the ball.
Loryn Phiri
Loryn Phiri is a right-arm leg-spinner and lower-order batter for Zimbabwe HPC Women, known primarily for her bowling prowess in T20 Internationals. She has played 32 T20I matches, taking 26 wickets at an impressive average of 12.38 and an economy rate of 4.99, with best figures of 5/6. In the tournament so far, she has taken 5 wickets and scored 90 runs with the bat with two 30+ scores under her name. Loryn is definitely a key prospect for them going ahead in the tournament.
Nomvelo Sibanda
Nomvelo Sibanda is a left-arm medium pacer for Zimbabwe Women, known for her effective T20 bowling. In WT20Is, she has played 52 matches, taking 50 wickets at an average of 14.92 and an economy rate of 4.84. Her best figures are 5 for 14, and she has one five-wicket haul in the format. She has picked 9 wickets in the tournament so far and is a prolific and consistent performer with the ball. Sibanda’s form will be key for the Zimbabwe HP XI Women in the final match of the Kwibuka tournament.
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 hazy sunshine throughout the day, providing good conditions for cricket with no significant rain forecasted.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu, Loryn Phiri, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Neema Pius, Agnes Qwele, Fatuma Kibasu, Perice Kamunya, Nasra Saidi
Match Details:
Date – June 14, 2025
Time – 5:00 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
