The third game of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament features Tanzania up against Sierra Leone at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali on June 3, 2025. Tanzania Women go into the contest with a strong record against Sierra Leone, having won both of their previous games.
The pitch at Gahanga typically offers a balanced contest, but Tanzania’s experience and recent form make them favorites for this fixture. Sierra Leone, meanwhile, will be aiming to secure their first win over Tanzania and make a mark in the tournament. Both teams will be looking to gain momentum early in the competition, making this a key match to watch.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Huda Omary
The 22-year-old plays has played 51 WT20I matches, scoring 701 runs at an average of 21.90 with a strike rate of 94.09, including 2 half-centuries and the highest score of unbeaten 54 in her most recent campaign, a T20 campaign in June 2024. Tanzania Women would want her to pick up from where she left off, leading the scoring.
Fatuma Kibasu
The 35-year-old is the all-time highest run-scorer for Tanzania in WT20Is with 1,245 runs at an average of 35.57, including three centuries and five fifties, and a strike rate of 109.69. She is also a useful right-arm off break bowler with 16 wickets at an average of 21.62 and an economy of 5.83 in 45 WT20I matches.
Fatmata Parkinson
Fatmata Parkinson is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler from Sierra Leone. She has played 24 WT20I matches, scoring 81 runs with the highest score of 30 and an average of 9.00, with a strike rate of 78.64. Parkinson primarily contributes as a batter for Sierra Leone Women’s cricket team but also filled in for the wicketkeeper in their recent campaign.
Ann Marie Kamara
Ann Marie Kamara is a 31-year-old all-rounder from Sierra Leone. She is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler who has played 35 T20I matches, scoring 441 runs with a high score of 84 not out, including two half-centuries. With the ball, she has taken 30 wickets at an average of 16.73 and an economy rate of 4.55, with best bowling figures of 3/20. Kamara is a key player for Sierra Leone Women’s cricket team, contributing significantly with both bat and ball in recent international campaigns.
Pitch:
The center strip at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is 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:
The conditions are forecasted to be favourable for cricket with the temperature to hover around 26°C, with partly cloudy skies and moderate humidity. There is a small chance of a brief afternoon thunderstorm, but most of the time will be dry and suitable for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Neema Pius, Fatuma Kibasu, Hudaa Omary, Perice Kamunya, Shufaa Mohamedi, Jenipher Kimaro, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Zainab Kamara
Match details:
Date – June 3, 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.
