West Africa Trophy 2025 | 14-Dec-2025 02:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
NGA 157/5 (20)
RWA 117/9 (20)
Nigeria won by 40 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 25 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 108.7 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okpe* | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Prosper Useni | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 |
Last Wicket:Zappy Bimenyimana b Isaac Okpe 0(1) - 111/9 in 18.5 ov.
Nigeria vs Rwanda
Nigeria — Innings 1 (157/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe (c) (wk) b Muhammad Nadir | 34 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 130.77 | |
| Ali Rahmon b Ignace Ntirenganya | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110 | |
| Selim Salau b Muhammad Nadir | 25 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| Isaac Danladi c Oscar Manishimwe b Muhammad Nadir | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 100 | |
| Sylvester Okpe not out | 35 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 159.09 | |
| Vincent Adewoye c Emile Rukiriza b Zappy Bimenyimana | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 105 | |
| Prosper Useni not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 157 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Isaac Okpe, Joshua Asia, Elochukwu Ndubudem, Abdullahi Ismail | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Clinton Rubagumya | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Ali Rahmon | 30 | 19 |
| Sulaimon Runsewe & Selim Salau | 35 | 32 |
| Isaac Danladi & Selim Salau | 28 | 23 |
| Isaac Danladi & Sylvester Okpe | 1 | 3 |
| Vincent Adewoye & Sylvester Okpe | 55 | 36 |
| Prosper Useni & Sylvester Okpe | 8 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Rahmon | 3.1 | 30 |
| 2 | Sulaimon Runsewe | 8.3 | 65 |
| 3 | Selim Salau | 12.2 | 93 |
| 4 | Isaac Danladi | 12.5 | 94 |
| 5 | Vincent Adewoye | 18.5 | 149 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (105/7 in 17.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan c Sylvester Okpe b Elochukwu Ndubudem | 27 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 128.57 | |
| Didier Ndikubwimana b Elochukwu Ndubudem | 33 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 86.84 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo run out (Ali Rahmon/Sulaimon Runsewe) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Daniel Gumyusenge c Vincent Adewoye b Joshua Asia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe (wk) c Ali Rahmon b Joshua Asia | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Clinton Rubagumya (c) lbw b Isaac Okpe | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Emile Rukiriza run out (Vincent Adewoye/Sulaimon Runsewe) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda batting | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 115.38 | |
| Muhammad Nadir batting | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 105 | 7 wkts, 17.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Useni | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Abdullahi Ismail | 3.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Sylvester Okpe | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Isaac Okpe | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Elochukwu Ndubudem | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Joshua Asia | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan & Ndikubwimana | 50 | 37 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Ndikubwimana | 10 | 8 |
| Daniel Gumyusenge & Ndikubwimana | 0 | 2 |
| Oscar Manishimwe & Ndikubwimana | 10 | 20 |
| Clinton Rubagumya & Ndikubwimana | 4 | 11 |
| Clinton Rubagumya & Emile Rukiriza | 7 | 8 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda & Emile Rukiriza | 9 | 11 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda & Muhammad Nadir | 14 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza Khan | 6.1 | 50 |
| 2 | Isae Niyomugabo | 7.3 | 60 |
| 3 | Daniel Gumyusenge | 7.5 | 60 |
| 4 | Oscar Manishimwe | 11.1 | 70 |
| 5 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 12.6 | 74 |
| 6 | Clinton Rubagumya | 14.2 | 81 |
| 7 | Emile Rukiriza | 16.1 | 91 |
Match Info
| Match | Nigeria vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | West Africa Trophy 2025 |
| Time | 14-Dec-2025 02:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Nigeria vs Rwanda (NIG vs RWA)
Nigeria will face Rwanda in a thrilling match on 14-Dec-2025 in West Africa Trophy 2025. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 02:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Match Overview
Nigeria is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Rwanda remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in West Africa Trophy 2025.
The pitch at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Nigeria will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Rwanda will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nigeria batting and Rwanda 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 Nigeria showcase its strengths, or will Rwanda pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 14-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Nigeria Squad
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