Preview:
The 7th edition of the Kwibuka Women’s T20 is all set to kickstart from 6th June. Rwanda, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya and Botswana are the 5 teams participating in this tournament. Teams will compete in a round-robin phase and then followed by the knockouts.
Rwanda Women will take on Botswana Women in the inaugural match of the tournament. Rwanda Women had to settle for 3rd place in the 2019 edition and they are yet to win this competition. On the other hand, Botswana Women are participating for the first time in this tournament. Both the teams will be eager to start the tournament with a win.
Match Details:
Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women, 1st T20I
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda
Date & Time: 6th June at 1:00 PM IST and 9:30 AM local time
Live Streaming: Women’s CricZone (Youtube and Facebook)
Pitch Report:
It’s one of the best batting wickets to play the T20 format. In the previous edition, we witnessed many high-scoring encounters and we can expect the same in this match as well.
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Probable Playing XIs for RWA-W vs BOT-W:
Rwanda Women
Sarah Uwera, Cathia Uwamahoro, Gisele Ishimwe, Sifa Ingabire, Antoinette Uwimbabazi, Marie Bimenyimana, Henriette Ishimwe, Alice Ikuzwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Uwimbabazi, Margueritte Vumiliya
Botswana Women
Laura Mophakedi, Florence Samanyika, Thapelo Modise, Jacqueline Kgang, Collin Mokibelo, Shameelah Mosweu, Botsogo Mpedi, Botho Freeman, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Tuelo Shadrack, Precious Modimo
Top Picks for RWA-W vs BOT-W Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Rwanda Women
Marie Bimenyimana was the top scorer for Rwanda Women in the previous edition, scoring 153 runs in 5 innings at an average of 38.25, with the highest score of 114*. She also picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 3.54.
Cathia Uwamahoro is the second-highest run-scorer for Rwanda Women in the previous edition, scoring 89 runs in 5 innings at an average of 22.25and a strike rate of 101.13.
Top Picks – Botswana Women
Laura Mophakedi has played 15 T20Is and has scored 226 runs at an average of 16.14, with the highest score of 38.
Florence Samanyika has played 16 T20Is and has scored 201 runs at an average of 16.75 with the highest score of 36. She has picked up 3 wickets as well.
RWA-W vs BOT-W Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 153 runs and 7 wickets (last edition) |
| Cathia Uwamahoro | 89 runs (last edition) |
| Margueritte Vumiliya | 7 wickets and 19 runs (last edition) |
| Laura Mophakedi | 226 runs (Career stats) |
| Florence Samanyika | 201 runs and 3 wickets (Career stats) |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RWA-W vs BOT-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Laura Mophakedi, Florence Samanyika (vc), Thapelo Modise, Gisele Ishimwe, Cathia Uwamahoro, Henriette Ishimwe, Alice Ikuzwe, Marie Bimenyimana (c), Tuelo Shadrack, Precious Modimo, Margueritte Vumiliya
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RWA-W vs BOT-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Laura Mophakedi (vc), Sarah Uwera, Florence Samanyika, Jacqueline Kgang, Gisele Ishimwe, Cathia Uwamahoro (c), Shameelah Mosweu, Marie Bimenyimana, Precious Modimo, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Uwimbabazi
Today’s RWA-W vs BOT-W Probable Winners:
Rwanda Women are expected to win this match.
