Match 12 of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament sees Nigeria take on Tanzania at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali on June 5, 2025, with the match scheduled to begin at 5:15 PM IST.
Tanzania enters this fixture as one of the stronger teams in the competition, having started the tournament with a dominant 105-run victory over Sierra Leone. Their batting and bowling units have both looked sharp, making them a formidable opponent. Nigeria, meanwhile, are seeking to bounce back after a narrow defeat in their opening match against Zimbabwe High Performance (HP) XI, where they fell short by just 6 runs despite a spirited chase.
This match promises to be a competitive encounter, with Nigeria aiming to register their first win and Tanzania looking to maintain their strong momentum in the tournament.
Squads:
Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team
Esther Sandy, Favour Eseigbe, Salome Sunday, Adeshola Adekunle, Anointed Akhigbe, Christabel Chukwuonye, Lilian Ude, Abigail Igbobie, Omosigho Eguakun, Sarah Etim, Muhibat K Amusa, Peace Usen, Rachael Samson, Rukayat Abdulrasak
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:
Rachael Samson
Rachael Samson is a right-arm bowler for Nigeria Women, recognized for her impact in T20Is. In Nigeria’s first outing of the tournament, she took 3 wickets for 24 runs in 3 overs, placing her among the top wicket-takers in the competition so far. She has bowled in 51 innings and picked up 44 wickets with the ball with best figures of 4 for 13. Her recent performance in the tournament highlights her ability to provide breakthroughs for Nigeria, making her a key part of their bowling attack.
Neema Pius
The top-order batter made an immediate impact in the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament, scoring 77 runs off 61 balls (strike rate 126.23) in her first match. She has scored 526 runs in 34 innings with an average of 20.23, a strike rate of 98.13 and recorded two half centuries. She also has 7 wickets from 11 innings. Her all-round performance highlights her value to the Tanzanian side.
Fatuma Kibasu
Fatuma Kibasu is Tanzania’s leading woman cricketer and former captain, renowned as the all-time highest run-scorer for Tanzania in WT20Is with 1,270 runs at an average of 34.32, including three centuries and five fifties, and a strike rate of 109.48. She is also a useful right-arm off break bowler with 20 wickets at an average of 17.60 and an economy of 5.83 in 45 WT20I matches. Kibasu scored 21 runs in this campaign opening and followed up with a standout 4/6 (2.5) against Sierra Leone, helping her team to a dominant 105-run victory.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2 in Kigali is balanced, offering good bounce for batters and assistance for pace bowlers. Spinners will come into play later in the game. 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, conditions will be good for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sarah Etim, Muhibat K Amusa, Rachael Samson, Salome Sunday, Adeshola Adekunle, Lilian Ude, Fatuma Kibasu, Perice Kamunya, Getrude Mushi, Hudaa Omary, Neema Pius
Match details:
Date – June 5, 2025
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Kigali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
