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Rwanda Women vs Nigeria Women, 13th Match

t20Rwanda Women won by 40 runs
Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City
6 Jun 2025, 5:15 pm IST
Rwanda Women won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Rwanda Women
Rwanda Women Inning Score: 114 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Marie Bimenyimanab lillian udeh130033.33
Merveille Uwasest sarah etim b rachael samson211440150
Clarisse Uwaseb muhibat amusa24262092.31
Shakila Niyomuhozab annointed akhigbe11270040.74
Henriette Ishimweb annointed akhigbe4140028.57
Alice Ikuzwenot out372351160.87
Belise Murekatetec usen peace b annointed akhigbe8101080
Geovanis Uwaserun out00000
Rosette Shimwamananot out3300100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Lillian Udeh40191004.8
Usen Peace40300007.5
Rachael Samson40121003
Muhibat Amusa40171014.2
Annointed Akhigbe40323008
Nigeria Women Inning Score: 74
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Favour Eseigberun out270028.57
Muhibat Amusab rosine irera8810100
Christabel Chukwuonyeb rosine irera05000
Sarah Etimrun out130033.33
Salome Sundaylbw b alice ikuzwe19292065.52
Adeshola Adekunlelbw b rosette shimwamana03000
Esther Sandyc henriette ishimwe b alice ikuzwe202030100
Usen Peaceb henriette ishimwe270028.57
Annointed Akhigbenot out390033.33
Lillian Udehc merveille uwase b henriette ishimwe121210100
Rachael Samsonc merveille uwase b henriette ishimwe02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Belise Murekatete1080018
Rosine Irera31142004.7
Rosette Shimwamana3081012.7
Marie Bimenyimana30180016
Alice Ikuzwe40122003
Henriette Ishimwe3.30103002.9

Match Summary

Rwanda Women vs Nigeria Women - Match Highlights

Date: June 6, 2025
Venue: Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City

Match Summary

Rwanda Women defeated Nigeria Women by 40 runs in a thrilling contest. Alice Ikuzwe led the batting charge with an unbeaten 37 off 23 balls, while Henriette Ishimwe shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 10 runs. Nigeria's efforts fell short as they were bowled out for 74 in 17.3 overs.

Detailed Narrative

First Innings (Rwanda Women)

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Rwanda Women posted a competitive total of 114/7 in 20 overs.

  • Key Performers:

    • Alice Ikuzwe was the star with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 37 runs off 23 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 160.87.
    • Clarisse Uwase contributed 24 runs off 26 balls with two boundaries.
    • Merveille Uwase provided a quick start, scoring 21 runs off 14 balls with 4 fours.

  • Bowling Highlights for Nigeria Women:

    • Annointed Akhigbe was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 32 runs in her 4 overs.
    • Rachael Samson and Muhibat Amusa chipped in with one wicket each, while Lillian Udeh bowled economically, conceding just 19 runs in her 4 overs.

Second Innings (Nigeria Women)

Chasing 115, Nigeria Women struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 74 in 17.3 overs.

  • Key Performers with the Bat:

    • Esther Sandy top-scored with 20 runs off 20 balls, hitting 3 fours.
    • Salome Sunday contributed 19 runs off 29 balls.

  • Bowling Highlights for Rwanda Women:

    • Henriette Ishimwe delivered a match-winning performance, taking 3 wickets for just 10 runs in 3.3 overs.
    • Rosine Irera was equally impactful, claiming 2 wickets for 14 runs in her 3 overs, including a maiden.
    • Alice Ikuzwe also impressed, taking 2 wickets for 12 runs in her 4 overs.

Notable Moments

  • Batting Partnerships: Alice Ikuzwe anchored the innings for Rwanda Women, forming crucial partnerships to lift the team to a defendable total.
  • Interesting Catches: Merveille Uwase was exceptional in the field, contributing to two catches and two run-outs.
  • Bowling Brilliance: Henriette Ishimwe’s spell was the highlight of the match, as she dismantled the Nigerian middle order.
  • Key Wickets: Rwanda’s bowlers struck consistently, with five Nigerian batters dismissed for single-digit scores.

Match Stats

  • Best Batting Performance:
    • Alice Ikuzwe (Rwanda Women): 37* (23 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
  • Best Bowling Performance:
    • Henriette Ishimwe (Rwanda Women): 3.3 overs, 10 runs, 3 wickets

Player of the Match

Henriette Ishimwe for her outstanding bowling spell (3/10 in 3.3 overs) that sealed the victory for Rwanda Women.

Rwanda Women’s all-around performance with both bat and ball ensured a comfortable victory, showcasing their dominance in this thrilling T20 contest.