The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Division One Qualifier 2025 heats up as Uganda Women face Zimbabwe Women in the first semi-final today in Windhoek, Namibia.
With a spot in the final and a chance to advance toward the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier at stake, this clash promises intense cricket.
Victoria Pearls have peaked with dominant wins over Kenya and Rwanda, and even stood up against Tanzania despite losing the tie by one run.
Esther Iloku’s steady 49 off 55 balls and Rita Musamali’s fiery 27* off 15 balls showed their batting depth against Tanzania, while Janet Mbabazi also added an unbeaten 62 off 60 balls in a tense chase against Kenya.
Zimbabwe Women, unbeaten in Group A, topped the table with clinical wins over Nigeria Women and hosts Namibia.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano’s elegant batting, anchoring their lineup, coupled with Loreen Tshuma’s crafty spin that has consistently outfoxed batters.
Modester Mupachikwa, whose gritty batting steadies the top order, and Josephine Nkomo, whose all-round skills—scoring vital runs and taking wickets with her medium pace have added depth.
Uganda’s aggressive batting, led by Iloku and Musamali, will aim to set or chase big totals, while Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding aim to keep them in check. Both teams are fielding powerhouses, so every diving stop or catch could be a game-changer.
For Uganda to reach the final, Iloku’s consistency, Musamali’s firepower, and support from players like Mbabazi must fire. Zimbabwe will lean on Mugeri-Tiripano’s stability, Tshuma’s wickets, and contributions from Mupachikwa and Nkomo to dictate terms.
Whether it’s a high-scoring chase or a low-scoring battle, the team that stays cool under pressure will advance to the final and qualify for the Global qualifiers to take place in Nepal.