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Uganda Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st semi-final

t20Zimbabwe Women won by 5 wkts
Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
4 Sept 2025, 1:00 pm IST
Zimbabwe Women won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Zimbabwe Women
Uganda Women Inning Score: 119 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Janet Mbabazilbw b nyasha gwanzura292340126.09
Esther Ilokub nomvelo sibanda06000
Immaculate Nakisuuyib nyasha gwanzura262130123.81
Rita Musamalinot out23271085.19
Stephani Nampiinac francisca chipare b loreen tshuma13182072.22
Prosscovia Alakolbw b lindokuhle mabhero10151066.67
Malisa Ariokotlbw b lindokuhle mabhero791077.78
Kevin Awinorun out2200100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Nomvelo Sibanda30141114.7
Josephine Nkomo101100011
Lindokuhle Mabhero40302027.5
Nyasha Gwanzura40172034.2
Francisca Chipare101200012
Loreen Tshuma40231005.8
Beloved Biza30110013.7
Zimbabwe Women Inning Score: 120 /5
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Modester Mupachikwac janet mbabazi b nakisuuyi252540100
Kelis Ndhlovust kevin awino b janet mbabazi18312058.06
Loreen Tshumarun out18200290
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripanoc and b janet mbabazi14181077.78
Nyasha Gwanzurab malisa ariokot17602283.33
Beloved Bizanot out16521320
Chiedza Dhururunot out3300100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Irene Mutoni20100015
Concy Aweko30200006.7
Immaculate Nakisuuyi41171014.2
Sarah Akiteng404802012
Janet Mbabazi40172004.2
Malisa Ariokot0.4041016

Match Summary

Uganda Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st Semi-Final

Date: 2025-09-04
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Match Summary

Zimbabwe Women clinched victory over Uganda Women by 5 wickets in an exciting T20 semi-final. Uganda Women set a target of 119 runs, with standout contributions from Janet Mbabazi (29) and Immaculate Nakisuuyi (26). Zimbabwe Women chased down the target in 17.4 overs, powered by Nyasha Gwanzura's blistering 17 off 6 balls and Beloved Biza's unbeaten 16 off 5 balls. Janet Mbabazi shone for Uganda with both bat and ball, but her efforts were not enough.

Match Highlights

Uganda Women Innings

  • Top Performers with the Bat:

    • Janet Mbabazi: 29 (23 balls, 4 fours)
    • Immaculate Nakisuuyi: 26 (21 balls, 3 fours)
    • Rita Musamali: 23* (27 balls, 1 four)

  • Key Bowling Performances:

    • Nyasha Gwanzura: 4-0-17-2 (economy 4.2)
    • Lindokuhle Mabhero: 4-0-30-2

  • Notable Dismissals:

    • Stephani Nampiina was caught brilliantly by Francisca Chipare off Loreen Tshuma.
    • Kevin Awino was run out by Modester Mupachikwa.

  • Extras: 9 runs (including wides and no-balls)

Uganda Women posted a total of 119/7 in their 20 overs, with solid contributions from the middle order but no batter reaching a half-century.

Zimbabwe Women Innings

  • Top Performers with the Bat:

    • Modester Mupachikwa: 25 (25 balls, 4 fours)
    • Loreen Tshuma: 18 (20 balls, 2 sixes)
    • Nyasha Gwanzura: 17 (6 balls, 2 sixes)
    • Beloved Biza: 16* (5 balls, 1 six, 2 fours)

  • Key Bowling Performances:

    • Janet Mbabazi: 4-0-17-2 (economy 4.2)
    • Immaculate Nakisuuyi: 4-1-17-1

  • Notable Dismissals:

    • Modester Mupachikwa was caught by Janet Mbabazi off Immaculate Nakisuuyi's bowling.
    • Kelis Ndhlovu was stumped by Kevin Awino off Janet Mbabazi.

  • Extras: 9 runs (including wides and no-balls)

Zimbabwe Women chased 120 with ease, thanks to a late flourish by Nyasha Gwanzura and Beloved Biza, who scored at blistering strike rates.

Key Performances

  • Player of the Match: Nyasha Gwanzura for her all-round performance (17 off 6 balls and 2 wickets).
  • Best Batting Partnership: Zimbabwe Women's lower order (Gwanzura and Biza) ensured a swift finish to the chase.
  • Bowling Excellence: Janet Mbabazi and Nyasha Gwanzura were the standout bowlers, each claiming 2 wickets.

Turning Points

  • Zimbabwe Women’s disciplined bowling restricted Uganda to a below-par total.
  • Nyasha Gwanzura's explosive cameo and Beloved Biza's calm finish sealed the win in style.

Zimbabwe Women will now look forward to the final, riding high on their all-round team effort!