The Kwibuka Women’s T20I Cricket Tournament 2025 is all set to bring the thrills. This tournament is very special as it honours the memory of the people who died during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The tournament will be taking place in Kigali, Rwanda.
The tournament starts from 3rd June and will run till 14th June, 2025. It is a thrilling tournament with a strong way to honour memory and unity through sports. This tournament also gives a platform to young talent to showcase their skills and help them prepare for bigger opportunities.
Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament 2025: Full schedule, squads & live coverage. Starts from 3rd June and will run till 14th June, 2025
Schedule for the Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament 2025
This is the 11th edition of the tournament, which features nine teams from different countries competing against each other. The teams are Brazil, Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe High Performance XI.
The series features 40 matches in the round-robin format, whereas the best one will move up to the semi-finals and finals. The tournament promises to bring all the action and drama for the cricket fans. The schedule of the tournament is as follows.
Full Fixtures
3 June
• Rwanda vs Cameroon
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Nigeria vs Zimbabwe HPC
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Tanzania vs Sierra Leone
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Malawi vs Brazil
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
4 June
• Sierra Leone vs Rwanda
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Cameroon vs Uganda
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Brazil vs Nigeria
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Tanzania vs Malawi
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
5 June
• Uganda vs Zimbabwe HPC
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Cameroon vs Sierra Leone
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Rwanda vs Malawi
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Nigeria vs Tanzania
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
6 June
• Brazil vs Zimbabwe HPC
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Sierra Leone vs Uganda
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Malawi vs Cameroon
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Nigeria vs Rwanda
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
7 June
• Uganda vs Brazil
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Sierra Leone vs Malawi
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Zimbabwe HPC vs Tanzania
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Cameroon vs Nigeria
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
8 June
• Malawi vs Uganda
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Tanzania vs Brazil
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Nigeria vs Sierra Leone
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Rwanda vs Zimbabwe HPC
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
10 June
• Uganda vs Tanzania
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Nigeria vs Malawi
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Zimbabwe HPC vs Cameroon
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Brazil vs Rwanda
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
11 June
• Nigeria vs Uganda
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Rwanda vs Tanzania
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Cameroon vs Brazil
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Zimbabwe HPC vs Sierra Leone
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
12 June
• Tanzania vs Cameroon
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Uganda vs Rwanda
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
• Malawi vs Zimbabwe HPC
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
• Brazil vs Sierra Leone
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 5:15 PM IST | 1:45 PM Local
13 June – Semi-Finals
• 1st Semi-Final
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• 2nd Semi-Final
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:15 PM IST | 9:45 AM Local
14 June – Final Day
• 3rd Place Playoff
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2
Time: 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM Local
• Final
Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Time: 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM Local
Team Squads
The Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament brings the best teams together from different countries in one tournament. Each Squad has a great combination of experienced players and young rising stars. The experienced players bring steadiness to the team, while the rising talent brings a fresh wave of energy.
Each team has its own strengths and weaknesses; however, every one of them is going to give tough competition to each other.
Uganda Women
Batsman: Prosscovia Alako, Rita Musamali, Teddy Oyella
All Rounder: Janet Mbabazi (C), Stephanie Nampiina, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Phiona Kulume, Concy Aweko
Wicketkeeper: Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino
Bowler: Kevin Amuge, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Tino, Sarah Walaza
Tanzania Women
Batsman: Getrude Mushi, Hudaa Omary, Neema Pius
All Rounder: Fatuma Kibasu (C), Saum Mtae, Agnes Qwele, Perice Kamunya
Wicketkeeper: Linda Massawe, Saumu Hussein, Shufaa Mohamedi
Bowler: Jenipher Kimaro, Mwanamvua Ushanga, Nasra Saidi, Sheila Kizito, Sophia Jerome
Nigeria Women
Batsman: Esther Sandy, Salome Sunday, Christabel Chukwuonye
All Rounder: Favour Eseigbe (C), Adeshola Adekunle, Anointed Akhigbe, Lilian Ude, Rachael Samson
Wicketkeeper: Abigail Igbobie, Omosigho Eguakun, Sarah Etim
Bowler: Muhibat K Amusa, Peace Usen, Rukayat Abdulrasak
Sierra Leone Women
Batsman: Fatmata Parkinson, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Jane Newland
All Rounder: Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull
Wicketkeeper: Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara
Bowler: Emma Kamara, Isha Bangura, Alice Fillie, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt
Malawi Women
Batsman: Alinafe Alfonso, Febbe Malefula, Sophina Chinawa, Esther Richard
All Rounder: Euless Chiralile (C), Lidia Dimba, Sugeni Kananji, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Christina Bwanali
Wicketkeeper: Praise Maziya, Triphonia Luka
Bowler: Eva Kabwere, Ketrina Chingaipe, Lucy Malino
Brazil Women
Batsman: Ana Clara Sabino, Camille Vitoria, Evelyn Muller
All Rounder: Carolina Nascimento (C), Laura Cardoso (VC), Maria Silva, Roberta Avery, Giulia Ribeiro
Wicketkeeper: Lindsay Boas, Mayara dos Santos
Bowler: Laura De Silva, Lara Moises, Maria Ribeiro, Marianne Artur, Nicole Monteiro
Cameroon Women
Batsman: Akago Eliane, Brenda Waluma, Cathy Mbelel
All Rounder: Elsa Garcia Souna, Marguerite Bessala, Bernadette Mbida, Jeanne Ngono
Wicketkeeper: Michelle Ekani (C)
Bowler: Olive Ranedoumoun, Madaleine Sissako, Clemence Manidom, Edwige Guehoada, Maeva Douma, Sonita Akenji
Rwanda Women
Batsman: Clarisse Uwase, Geovanis Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza
All Rounder: Marie Bimenyimana (C), Belise Murekatete, Henriette Ishimwe, Alice Ikuzwe, Rosette Shimwamana
Wicketkeeper: Georgette Ingabire, Merveille Uwase, Sarah Uwera
Bowler: Immaculee Muhawenimana, Rosine Irera, Sylvia Usabyimana
Zimbabwe HPC Women
Batsman: Kelly Ndiraya, Natasha Mtomba, Nokutenda Makanhiwa
All Rounder: Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Cathrine Chitombo, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura
Wicketkeeper: Chiedza Dhururu, Vimbai Mutungwindu
Bowler: Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loryn Phiri, Michelle Mavunga, Passionate Munorwei, Salem Museka
Live Coverage Info
Fans in India can easily catch a glimpse of the Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament on the streaming platforms. Fancode provides live streaming of the tournament, especially for India. Along with the live streaming, it also provides highlights and players’ stats.
If you can’t watch it live, there are platforms that provide a live update of the match stats and commentary. You can catch all this on ESPN Cricinfo, Cricbuzz, or Cricket.com. This makes it easy for the fans to catch up on the matches.
