ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 | 28-Apr-2026 04:30 PM | Gahanga B Ground
VANW 153/2 (20)
ITAW 96/4 (11.5) CRR: 8.11 | RRR: 7.1
Italy Women won by 8 runs (DLS Method)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methnara Rathnayake* | 33 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 143.48 |
| Emilia Bartram | 54 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 163.64 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayline Ova* | 0.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
Last Wicket:Emma Moore c Rachel Andrew b Natalia Kakor 3(12) - 9/4 in 3.2 ov.
Italy Women vs Vanuatu Women
Vanuatu Women — Innings 1 (153/2 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenta Langiatu b Ilenia Sims | 27 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 100 | |
| Susan Stephen b Ilenia Sims | 51 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 121.43 | |
| Rachel Andrew (c) not out | 41 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 105.13 | |
| Nasimana Navaika not out | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 76.47 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 5 | Wides: 9 | Total: 21 | |||||
| Total | 153 | 2 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Alvina Chilia (wk), Gillian Chilia, Melissa Fare, Anna Griffin, Rayline Ova, Vanessa Vira, Natalia Kakor | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thilini Fernando | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Pasindi Kanankege | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Alexia Kontopirakis | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Ilenia Sims | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Himanshi Daluwatta | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Dilaisha Nanayakkara | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Emma Moore | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Langiatu & Susan Stephen | 61 | 51 |
| Rachel Andrew & Susan Stephen | 55 | 36 |
| Rachel Andrew & Navaika | 37 | 33 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valenta Langiatu | 8.3 | 61 |
| 2 | Susan Stephen | 14.3 | 116 |
Italy Women — Innings 2 (96/4 in 11.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexia Kontopirakis b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Emilia Bartram (c) not out | 54 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 163.64 | |
| Himanshi Daluwatta b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ilenia Sims c Natalia Kakor b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Emma Moore c Rachel Andrew b Natalia Kakor | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Methnara Rathnayake (wk) not out | 33 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 143.48 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 96 | 4 wkts, 11.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Sadalee Malwatta, Amaya Rajapaksha, Thilini Fernando, Pasindi Kanankege | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 3 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 7 |
| Rachel Andrew | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Natalia Kakor | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Susan Stephen | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Rayline Ova | 0.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Alexia Kontopirakis & Emilia Bartram | 0 | 1 |
| Himanshi Daluwatta & Emilia Bartram | 0 | 1 |
| Ilenia Sims & Emilia Bartram | 0 | 2 |
| Emma Moore & Emilia Bartram | 9 | 16 |
| Methnara Rathnayake & Emilia Bartram | 87 | 51 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexia Kontopirakis | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Himanshi Daluwatta | 0.2 | 0 |
| 3 | Ilenia Sims | 0.4 | 0 |
| 4 | Emma Moore | 3.2 | 9 |
Match Info
| Match | Italy Women vs Vanuatu women |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 |
| Time | 28-Apr-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Gahanga B Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Italy Women vs Vanuatu women (ITA-W vs VAN-W)
Italy Women will face Vanuatu women in a thrilling match on 28-Apr-2026 in ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026. The match will be played at Gahanga B Ground at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Italy Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Vanuatu women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026.
The pitch at Gahanga B Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Italy Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Vanuatu women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Italy Women batting and Vanuatu women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Italy Women showcase its strengths, or will Vanuatu women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 28-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
