| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe | 42 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 123.53 |
| Fanny Utagushimaninde | 32 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 86.49 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taranum Chopra | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Maahi Madhavan | 4 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargi Bhogle | 35 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Ritu Priya Singh | 26 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 92.86 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henriette Ishimwe | 4 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Utagushimaninde | c Ritu Singh b Jivana Aras | 32 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 86.49 |
| Gisele Ishimwe | c Aditiba Chudasama b Taranum Chopra | 42 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 123.53 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | not out | 16 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Clarisse Uwase | b Maahi Madhavan | 19 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 95 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | st Pooja Ganesh b Taranum Chopra | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Merveille Uwase | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maahi Madhavan | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Aditiba Chudasama | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Ritu Priya Singh | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Lekha Shetty | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Sainavi Kambalapalli | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Jivana Aras | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Taranum Chopra | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainavi Kambalapalli | c Belise Murekatete b Rosette Shimwamana | 24 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 141.18 |
| Chetna Pagydyala | c Henriette Ishimwe b Bimenyimana | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Isani Vaghela | run out (Gisele Ishimwe/Rosine Irera) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Pooja Ganesh | c Alice Ikuzwe b Henriette Ishimwe | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Gargi Bhogle | not out | 35 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Ritu Priya Singh | c Bimenyimana b Henriette Ishimwe | 26 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 92.86 |
| Aditiba Chudasama | not out | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Rosine Irera | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Rosette Shimwamana | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Gisele Ishimwe | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Match Summary: Rwanda Women clinched a thrilling victory by just 1 run against the United States of America Women in a nail-biting contest. Gisele Ishimwe was the standout performer for Rwanda with the bat, while Henriette Ishimwe shone with the ball. The match witnessed crucial contributions from several players and some interesting dismissals that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Detailed Narrative:
The match began with Rwanda Women winning the toss and opting to bat first at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. They posted a competitive total of 127/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Gisele Ishimwe played a pivotal innings, scoring 42 runs off 34 balls, which included five boundaries and one six, providing momentum to the innings. Fanny Utagushimaninde also contributed significantly with a steady knock of 32 runs from 37 balls.
The bowling attack of the USA Women was spearheaded by Taranum Chopra, who took 2 wickets for just 5 runs in her spell of 2 overs, including a stumping dismissal that showcased her precision. Jivana Aras and Maahi Madhavan chipped in with a wicket each, keeping the Rwandan batters in check.
Chasing a target of 128, USA Women fell agonizingly short, finishing at 126/5 after their full quota of overs. Gargi Bhogle remained unbeaten on 35 runs from 35 deliveries but couldn't guide her team past the finish line. Sainavi Kambalapalli and Ritu Priya Singh added valuable contributions of 24 and 26 runs respectively.
Henriette Ishimwe delivered an impactful performance with the ball for Rwanda Women, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs in her four-over spell. Her wickets included key dismissals that turned the tide in Rwanda's favor. Marie Bimenyimana also bowled economically, taking a wicket while conceding only 15 runs in her four overs.
The match featured some exciting fielding efforts as well. Notably, Rosine Irera executed a sharp run-out to dismiss Isani Vaghela, adding to the pressure on USA's chase.
In summary, Rwanda Women's collective effort with both bat and ball ensured their narrow victory over USA Women in this closely contested T20 encounter. The thrilling finish kept fans captivated until the very last ball, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cricket.
