| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merveille Uwase | 60 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 139.53 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 35 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Solman | 4 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenta Langiatu | 71 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 112.7 |
| Rachel Andrew | 23 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 65.71 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosine Irera | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Geovanis Uwase | 4 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Utagushimaninde | c Selina Solman b Susan Stephen | 17 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 80.95 |
| Gisele Ishimwe | c Natalia Kakor b Selina Solman | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | c Vanessa Vira b Nasimana Navaika | 35 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Merveille Uwase | c Susan Stephen b Selina Solman | 60 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 139.53 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | c Vanessa Vira b Nasimana Navaika | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Clarisse Uwase | not out | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Belise Murekatete | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Selina Solman | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Susan Stephen | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Rachel Andrew | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Natalia Kakor | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenta Langiatu | not out | 71 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 112.7 |
| Susan Stephen | b Rosine Irera | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110 |
| Rachel Andrew | c Bimenyimana b Geovanis Uwase | 23 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 65.71 |
| Selina Solman | run out (Belise Murekatete/Geovanis Uwase) | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nasimana Navaika | not out | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Rosine Irera | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Geovanis Uwase | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| Gisele Ishimwe | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.3 |
Rwanda Women clinched a thrilling victory over Vanuatu Women by a narrow margin of 3 runs in the ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy. Merveille Uwase shone with the bat for Rwanda, while Valenta Langiatu's valiant effort for Vanuatu fell just short. Selina Solman and Nasimana Navaika were notable with the ball, taking crucial wickets.
Result: Rwanda Women won by 3 runs.
Venue: Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City.
Player of the Match: Merveille Uwase for her outstanding batting performance.
Key Batting Performances:
Bowling Highlights:
Rwanda Women won the toss and elected to bat first. They set a competitive target by scoring 133 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Merveille Uwase's fluent half-century (60 off 43 balls), showcasing her ability to find gaps and accelerate the scoring rate when needed. Alice Ikuzwe provided valuable support with her knock of 35, ensuring Rwanda had a solid foundation.
In response, Vanuatu Women came close but ultimately fell short, finishing at 130 for the loss of just three wickets. Valenta Langiatu stood out with an impressive innings of 71 not out, nearly guiding her team to victory. However, disciplined bowling from Rwanda, particularly Rosine Irera and Geovanis Uwase who each took crucial wickets, kept the pressure on.
The match witnessed some excellent fielding efforts too. Notably, Vanessa Vira was involved in two catches that helped dismiss key Rwandan batters. Despite the tight finish, it was Rwanda Women's collective effort that sealed their victory in this closely contested match.
