| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 109.68 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 28 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 71.79 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Stephen | 20 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 68.97 |
| Selina Solman | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete | 3.3 | 6 | 3 | 1.7 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Utagushimaninde | lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gisele Ishimwe | c Valenta Langiatu b Nasimana Navaika | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 109.68 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | c Rachel Andrew b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakila Niyomuhoza | lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | c Gillian Chilia b Nasimana Navaika | 28 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 71.79 |
| Clarisse Uwase | c Mahina Tarimiala b Rayline Ova | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Merveille Uwase | run out (Rayline Ova/Mahina Tarimiala) | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | run out (Gillian Chilia/Mahina Tarimiala) | 24 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Belise Murekatete | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Selina Solman | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Rayline Ova | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Rachel Andrew | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew | c Merveille Uwase b Belise Murekatete | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valenta Langiatu | run out (Rosine Irera) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.18 |
| Nasimana Navaika | lbw b Belise Murekatete | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Selina Solman | b Henriette Ishimwe | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Susan Stephen | c Belise Murekatete b Bimenyimana | 20 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 68.97 |
| Gillian Chilia | st Merveille Uwase b Rosette Shimwamana | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 |
| Alvina Chilia | b Bimenyimana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanessa Vira | run out (Alice Ikuzwe/Merveille Uwase) | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Anna Griffin | not out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Rayline Ova | b Bimenyimana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahina Tarimiala | b Belise Murekatete | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Rosine Irera | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Rosette Shimwamana | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Rwanda Women emerged victorious over Vanuatu Women by a margin of 41 runs in an exciting encounter held at the Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City. Key performances included Marie Bimenyimana and Belise Murekatete's impressive bowling, each taking three wickets, and Gisele Ishimwe leading the batting with a top score of 34 runs.
Rwanda Women won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a target of 109/8 in their 20 overs. Gisele Ishimwe was the top scorer with 34 runs off 31 balls, supported by Marie Bimenyimana's 28 runs. The innings saw a few quick dismissals, but vital contributions from the middle order helped Rwanda post a competitive total. For Vanuatu Women, Vanessa Vira shone with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs in her four overs.
In response, Vanuatu Women struggled against disciplined Rwandan bowling and were bowled out for 68 runs in 19.3 overs. Susan Stephen was the only batter to offer some resistance with a score of 20 runs. Rwanda’s bowlers were exceptional, with Marie Bimenyimana and Belise Murekatete each taking three wickets. Henriette Ishimwe also chipped in with a wicket and some economical bowling.
Batting Highlights:
Bowling Highlights:
The match began with Rwanda Women opting to bat first after winning the toss. The opening batsmen faced early trouble as Fanny Utagushimaninde was dismissed for a duck by Vanessa Vira. However, Gisele Ishimwe stabilized the innings with her aggressive knock of 34 off 31 balls, featuring five boundaries. Despite losing partners at regular intervals, Marie Bimenyimana’s patient innings of 28 runs helped push the total beyond the hundred mark.
Vanuatu's chase began poorly as they lost Rachel Andrew for a duck. Belise Murekatete's brilliant spell further dented their hopes as she removed two more key players cheaply. Only Susan Stephen managed to reach double figures, scoring a fighting 20 before falling to Marie Bimenyimana. The Rwandan bowlers maintained pressure throughout with tight lines and effective fielding, resulting in two run-outs that further hindered Vanuatu’s progress.
The match concluded with Rwanda Women securing a comfortable victory by 41 runs, largely due to their all-round performance both with bat and ball.
