Match 10 of the Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament 2025 features Cameroon taking on Sierra Leone at the Gahanga B Ground in Kigali on June 5, 2025, starting at 1:15 PM IST.
Cameroon have struggled in this tournament’s early stages, having lost their opening match to Rwanda by a large margin, indicating some challenges in both batting and bowling. Sierra Leone, on the other hand, have also faced tough competition, suffering a heavy defeat to Tanzania by 105 runs in an earlier match, showing they will need to improve both their batting resilience and bowling effectiveness to compete strongly.
This match is expected to be a crucial opportunity for both teams to gain momentum and secure vital points in the league stage. Cameroon will look to bounce back from their initial loss by tightening their bowling and building partnerships with the bat, while Sierra Leone will aim to overcome their batting frailties and put up a competitive total.
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
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:
Michelle Ekani
Michelle Ekani has played 20 T20Is, scoring 123 runs, with a top score of 16. With the ball, she has taken 10 wickets from 12 innings, with best figures of 3/12 and an economy rate of 6.42. In her most recent T20 outing against Rwanda on June 3, 2025, Ekani scored 10 runs and took 2 wickets for 30 runs, showing her ability to contribute to both departments. She remains a key player for Cameroon in the ongoing Kwibuka tournament.
Jeanne Ngono
Jeanne Ngono is an all-rounder for Cameroon Women and has featured in 15 T20I so far. She has scored 92 runs, with the highest score of 25. With the ball, Ngono has taken 4 wickets in 6 innings, averaging 29.75 and maintaining an economy rate of 6.61, with best figures of 1/13. In her last 5 T20Is, Ngono has picked up 3 wickets and scored 59 runs with the bat. She remains a key player for Cameroon, offering value with both bat and ball.
Aminata Kamara
Aminata Kamara in 30 T20Is has scored 396 runs at an average of 16.50 and a strike rate of 91.45, with the highest score of 88*. With the ball, she has taken 22 wickets at an average of 16.86 and an economy rate of 5.18, with best figures of 3/4. Earlier this year, she was a standout performer in the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament, where she registered an unbeaten 88 and finished as her team’s as well as the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 12 wickets.
Emma Kamara
Emma Kamara in 18 T20Is has scored 224 runs at an average of 14.93 and a strike rate of 68.41, with the top score of 31*. With the ball, she has taken 15 wickets in 13 innings at an average of 10.20 and an economy rate of 4.50, with best figures of 3/11. In her recent matches, Emma has been effective with the ball, taking 2/16 and 2/5 in back-to-back games against Botswana and 2/35 Vs Tanzania, respectively, in April 2025, underlining her growing impact as a young all-rounder for Sierra Leone.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali is balanced, offering good bounce for batters and assistance for pace bowlers. Spinners can come into play later in the match. The outfield is fast, and teams chasing totals have a slight advantage.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be warm and mostly pleasant, with temperatures around 25–26°C. There is a slight chance of a brief, light shower, but overall, the conditions will be good for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Michelle Ekani, Sonita Akenji, Brenda Waluma, Cathy Mbelel, Marguerite Bessala, Bernadette Mbida, Emma Kamara, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Linda Bull, Celina Bull
Match details:
Date – June 5, 2025
Time – 1:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
