| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenta Langiatu | 42 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 84 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 18 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riya Sharma | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Manisha Upadhayay | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samjhana Khadka | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Indu Barma | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 3.3 | 11 | 3 | 3.1 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenta Langiatu | c Bindu Rawal b Rachana Chaudhary | 42 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 84 |
| Rachel Andrew | st Rubi Poddar b Riya Sharma | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Nasimana Navaika | st Rubi Poddar b Manisha Upadhayay | 18 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Selina Solman | not out | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Susan Stephen | c Rubina Chhetri b Riya Sharma | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Vanessa Vira | b Kabita Kunwar | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gillian Chilia | not out | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manisha Upadhayay | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Kabita Kunwar | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Puja Mahato | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Riya Sharma | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2.8 |
| Rachana Chaudhary | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Rubina Chhetry | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samjhana Khadka | b Rachel Andrew | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Bindu Rawal | b Selina Solman | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Puja Mahato | lbw b Vanessa Vira | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Rubi Poddar | c Mahina Tarimiala b Selina Solman | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Indu Barma | c and b Nasimana Navaika | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Kabita Kunwar | run out (Natalia Kakor/Mahina Tarimiala) | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 |
| Roma Thapa | c and b Nasimana Navaika | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Rubina Chhetry | c Selina Solman b Nasimana Navaika | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Rachana Chaudhary | lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riya Sharma | not out | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manisha Upadhayay | b Vanessa Vira | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3.1 |
| Selina Solman | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Susan Stephen | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Natalia Kakor | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4.2 |
| Rachel Andrew | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Summary:
Vanuatu Women clinched victory over Nepal Women by 22 runs in the 9th Match of the ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy 2026. Valenta Langiatu was the top scorer for Vanuatu with a solid 42 runs, while Vanessa Vira and Nasimana Navaika starred with the ball, taking three wickets each. Vanuatu's disciplined bowling restricted Nepal to 75 runs, securing the win.
The match was held at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City. Vanuatu Women won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 97 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Valenta Langiatu was instrumental in setting up a defendable total with her composed innings of 42 runs from 50 balls, hitting two boundaries and two sixes.
Nepal Women's bowlers put up a commendable performance with Riya Sharma being the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 11 runs in her four overs. Rachana Chaudhary and Kabita Kunwar also contributed by picking up a wicket each.
In response, Nepal Women struggled against a disciplined bowling attack from Vanuatu. Samjhana Khadka provided some resistance with her quickfire 24 runs off 19 balls, including four boundaries. However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure.
Vanessa Vira delivered an excellent bowling performance for Vanuatu, claiming three crucial wickets for just 11 runs in her 3.3 overs. Nasimana Navaika also showcased her bowling prowess by taking three wickets while conceding only 17 runs in her four-over spell.
The Vanuatu bowlers were well-supported in the field with Mahina Tarimiala contributing a catch and a runout. The collective effort ensured that Nepal Women were bowled out for just 75 runs in 15.3 overs.
Key Performances:
With this win, Vanuatu Women demonstrated their all-around capabilities and furthered their position in the tournament standings.
