Rwanda Women vs Nepal Women - April 22, 2026

Match Summary:
Nepal Women clinched a thrilling victory against Rwanda Women by 2 wickets in the 7th Match of the ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy 2026. Despite a low-scoring affair, Nepal's bowlers, especially Rachana Chaudhary with her 3-wicket haul, played a pivotal role in restricting Rwanda to a modest total. In response, Samjhana Khadka's composed innings helped Nepal cross the finish line. Rachana Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match for her all-round performance.

Detailed Match Narrative:

The match took place at Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City, where Rwanda Women won the toss and opted to bat first. The decision seemed to backfire as their batting line-up struggled against Nepal's disciplined bowling attack.

Rwanda Women's Innings:

• Top Scorer: Alice Ikuzwe managed to top-score with 17 runs off 31 balls, hitting just one boundary.
• Notable Contributions: Merveille Uwase scored 15 runs off 20 balls, while Rosine Irera chipped in with a brisk 12 runs off 13 deliveries.
• Bowling Highlights for Nepal:
  • Rachana Chaudhary: The standout bowler with figures of 3 wickets for 12 runs in her 3 overs.
  • Puja Mahato and Kabita Kunwar both claimed two wickets each, further denting Rwanda’s batting efforts.
• Fielding Excellence: Rubina Chhetri showcased her catching prowess by taking three catches.

Rwanda Women were bowled out for a mere 88 runs in 19.4 overs, setting a target that seemed achievable but not without its challenges given the conditions.

Nepal Women's Innings:

Chasing a modest target, Nepal faced some initial hiccups but held their nerve to secure the win.

• Key Batters:
  • Samjhana Khadka played a crucial innings scoring 21 runs off an equal number of balls with three boundaries.
• Partnerships: While there were no significant partnerships, contributions from various batters ensured they stayed on track despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

Key Performances:

• Player of the Match: Rachana Chaudhary for her decisive bowling performance that set the tone for Nepal's victory.
• No half-centuries or centuries were scored in this low-scoring match.

Nepal Women eventually reached the target of 89 runs with just two balls to spare, ending their innings at 89/8 in 19.4 overs. The match was marked by tight bowling and strategic field placements from both sides, making it an intriguing contest despite the low totals.