Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 is a T20 women’s cricket tournament that will commence on 3 June 2025. The tournament’s host, as every year, is Rwanda. On 14 June 2025, the competition will conclude in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.
The tournament will consist of nine participating teams, which is one extra than the previous season. These teams will compete against each other in a round-robin format, which, including the knockout stages, will result in 40 matches.
Out of nine teams, only four will advance to the knockout games. These four teams will play two semi-final matches, and only the winners will enter the final match. The remaining two teams will play to determine who is ranked third in the competition.
Kwibuka Womens T20 Tournament 2025 Schedule: Full Fixture List
The Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament was established in 2014, and the upcoming season is its eleventh edition. In the previous edition of the tournament, Uganda had defeated Zimbabwe A to win their third title in this tournament after 2016.
The Kwibuka Women’s T20 tournament 2025 schedule will consist of four matches per day across two venues, both located in Kigali. The tournament will conclude in eleven days, which will include nine days of qualifying rounds and two days for the playoffs and finals.
3 June – 7 June 2025
| Date | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Rwanda vs Cameroon | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 3 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Nigeria vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 3 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Sierra Leone vs Tanzania | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 3 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Brazil vs Malawi | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 4 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Rwanda vs Sierra Leone | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 4 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Cameroon vs Uganda | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 4 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Brazil vs Nigeria | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 4 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Malawi vs Tanzania | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 5 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Uganda vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 5 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Cameroon vs Sierra Leone | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 5 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Rwanda vs Malawi | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 5 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Nigeria vs Tanzania | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 6 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Brazil vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 6 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Sierra Leone vs Uganda | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 6 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Cameroon vs Malawi | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 6 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Rwanda vs Nigeria | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 7 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Brazil vs Uganda | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 7 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Malawi vs Sierra Leone | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 7 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Tanzania vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 7 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Cameroon vs Nigeria | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
8 June – 14 June 2025
| Date | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Malawi vs Uganda | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 8 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Brazil vs Tanzania | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 8 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Nigeria vs Sierra Leone | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 8 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Rwanda vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 10 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Tanzania vs Uganda | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 10 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Malawi vs Nigeria | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 10 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Cameroon vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 10 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Rwanda vs Brazil | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 11 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Nigeria vs Uganda | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 11 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Rwanda vs Tanzania | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 11 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Brazil vs Cameroon | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 11 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 12 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Cameroon vs Tanzania | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 12 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | Rwanda vs Uganda | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 12 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Malawi vs Zimbabwe XI | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 12 June 2025 | 5:15 PM | 11:45 AM | Brazil vs Sierra Leone | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 13 June 2025 | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM | TBD vs TBD (Semi-final 1) | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| 13 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | TBD vs TBD (Semi-final 2) | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 14 June 2025 | 1:15 PM | 7:45 AM | TBD vs TBD (Third Place Playoff) | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali |
| 14 June 2025 | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | TBD vs TBD (Final) | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
Kwibuka Womens T20 Tournament 2025 Teams
The Kwibuka Women’s T20 will have nine participants in the upcoming tournament. The tournament started off with only two teams, and was inconsistent throughout the years, switching from 2,3,4,5, and eight.
Kenya has the most titles, which is four. However, Kenya is not in the upcoming tournament. There are also a few other teams that aren’t in here compared to the previous season.
Instead of Botswana and Kenya, the tournament has Brazil, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania. Zimbabwe A has changed its name to Zimbabwe XI.
- Brazil
- Cameroon
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
Kwibuka Womens T20 Tournament 2025 Squads
Each team of the Kwibuka Women’s T20 tournament consist of 11 playing members with 3-5 substitute players. These players can be changed based on performance or in case of injuries. There are about 14-15 members in each team, with Tanzania consisting of 16 squad members.
Brazil: Lindsay Boas, Marianne Artur, Laura De Silva, Laura Cardoso, Ana Clara Sabino, Maria Ribeiro, Evelyn Muller, Camille Vitoria, Mayara dos Santos, Nicole Monteiro, Roberta Avery, Giulia Ribeiro, Carolina Nascimento, Maria Silva, Lara Moises.
Cameroon: Marguerite Bessala, Madaleine Sissako, Brenda Waluma, Maeva Douma, Bernadette Mbida, Jeanne Ngono, Sonita Akenji, Cathy Mbelel, Michelle Ekani, Clemence Manidom, Olive Ranedoumoun, Elsa Garcia Souna, Akago Eliane, Edwige Guehoada.
Malawi: Triphonia Luka, Lucy Malino, Sugeni Kananji, Ketrina Chingaipe, Alinafe Alfonso, Febbe Malefula, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Praise Maziya, Euless Chilarile, Christina Bwanali, Sophina Chinawa, Esther Richard, Lidia Dimba, Eva Kabwere.
Nigeria: Rachael Samson, Adeshola Adekunle, Sarah Etim, Omosigho Eguakun, Favour Eseigbe, Christabel Chukwuonye, Abigail Igbobie, Peace Usen, Salome Sunday, Esther Sandy, Anointed Akhigbe, Lilian Ude, Muhibat K Amusa, Rukayat Abdulrasak.
Rwanda: Henriette Ishimwe, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosette Shimwamana, Clarisse Uwase, Alice Ikuzwe, Geovanis Uwase, Rosine Irera, Sarah Uwera, Sylvia Usabyimana, Merveille Uwase, Marie Bimenyimana, Belise Murekatete, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Georgette Ingabire.
Sierra Leone: Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Alice Fillie, Jane Newland, Ann Kamara, Linda Bull, Fatmata Parkinson, Emma Kamara, Zainab Kamara, Patrica Pratt, Fatu Conteh, Celina Bull, Isha Bangura.
Tanzania: Perice Kamunya, Jenipher Kimaro, Hudaa Omary, Fatuma Kibasu, Saumu Hussein, Shufaa Mohamedi, Neema Pius, Mwanamvua Ushanga, Linda Massawe, Sheila Kizito, Saum Mtae, Tabu Omary, Agnes Qwele, Getrude Mushi, Nasra Saidi, Sophia Jerome.
Uganda: Sarah Tino, Kevin Amuge, Phiona Kulume, Concy Aweko, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Janet Mbabazi, Stephanie Nampiina, Sarah Walaza, Rita Musamali, Sarah Akiteng, Esther Iloku, Teddy Oyella, Prosscovia Alako, Kevin Awino.
Zimbabwe: Lindokuhle Mabhero, Michelle Mavunga, Natasha Mtomba, Loreen Tshuma, Nokutenda Makanhiwa, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelly Ndiraya, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Passionate Munorwei, Salem Museka, Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu, Cathrine Chitombo, Nomvelo Sibanda, Christabel Chatonzwa.
Kwibuka Womens T20 Tournament 2025 Venues
The Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 has two venues, which are the same as those in the 2024 season. Since the 2014 debut season, the matches have been held in Kigali.
The Gahanga International Cricket Stadium has been a consistent venue in all seasons. The upcoming tournament will play all four matches at this stadium, with one match on the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium and the other on the Gahanga B Ground, Kigali.
