West Africa Trophy 2025 | 11-Dec-2025 02:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
ZMB 140/8 (20) CRR: 5.8
RWA 116/9 (20) CRR: 5.8
Zambia won by 24 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Nadir* | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyeb Pendi* | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
Last Wicket:Zappy Bimenyimana b Ayaz Dadabhai 2(5) - 114/9 in 19.4 ov.
Rwanda vs Zambia
Zambia — Innings 1 (140/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Asim c Isae Niyomugabo b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 50 | 42 | 2 | 4 | 119.05 | |
| Abbasbhai Patel lbw b Emile Rukiriza | 26 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 96.3 | |
| Jakir Patel lbw b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai lbw b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.5 | |
| Mohammad Bhaidu (wk) b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Joyeb Chand run out (Emile Rukiriza/Oscar Manishimwe) | 30 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 200 | |
| Javid Patel (c) b Zappy Bimenyimana | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Salman Patel run out (Oscar Manishimwe) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Shahnawaz Patel not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 3 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 140 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Aslam Bera, Soyeb Pendi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 4 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 9.8 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Hamza Khan | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Asim & Abbasbhai Patel | 51 | 56 |
| Mohammed Asim & Jakir Patel | 32 | 20 |
| Mohammed Asim & Ayaz Dadabhai | 1 | 2 |
| Mohammad Bhaidu & Ayaz Dadabhai | 17 | 9 |
| Joyeb Chand & Ayaz Dadabhai | 1 | 2 |
| Joyeb Chand & Javid Patel | 30 | 23 |
| Joyeb Chand & Salman Patel | 6 | 4 |
| Shahnawaz Patel & Salman Patel | 1 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbasbhai Patel | 9.2 | 51 |
| 2 | Jakir Patel | 12.4 | 83 |
| 3 | Mohammed Asim | 12.6 | 84 |
| 4 | Mohammad Bhaidu | 14.3 | 101 |
| 5 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 14.5 | 102 |
| 6 | Javid Patel | 18.4 | 132 |
| 7 | Joyeb Chand | 19.2 | 139 |
| 8 | Salman Patel | 20 | 140 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (116/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan b Soyeb Pendi | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) b Joyeb Chand | 21 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 70 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Shahnawaz Patel b Joyeb Chand | 16 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Daniel Gumyusenge b Mohammed Asim | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Orchide Tuyisenge b Joyeb Chand | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe b Soyeb Pendi | 24 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 96 | |
| Emile Rukiriza c Soyeb Pendi b Mohammed Asim | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 | |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda c Soyeb Pendi b Joyeb Chand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Muhammad Nadir not out | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Zappy Bimenyimana b Ayaz Dadabhai | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Ignace Ntirenganya not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 116 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Soyeb Pendi | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Javid Patel | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Aslam Bera | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Joyeb Chand | 4 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 5.5 |
| Mohammed Asim | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan & Ndikubwimana | 24 | 22 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Ndikubwimana | 27 | 29 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Daniel Gumyusenge | 9 | 15 |
| Orchide Tuyisenge & Daniel Gumyusenge | 0 | 1 |
| Orchide Tuyisenge & Oscar Manishimwe | 6 | 8 |
| Emile Rukiriza & Oscar Manishimwe | 11 | 9 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda & Oscar Manishimwe | 11 | 6 |
| Muhammad Nadir & Oscar Manishimwe | 23 | 23 |
| Muhammad Nadir & Zappy Bimenyimana | 3 | 5 |
| Muhammad Nadir & Ignace Ntirenganya | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza Khan | 3.4 | 24 |
| 2 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 8.3 | 51 |
| 3 | Isae Niyomugabo | 10.6 | 60 |
| 4 | Daniel Gumyusenge | 11.1 | 60 |
| 5 | Orchide Tuyisenge | 12.3 | 66 |
| 6 | Emile Rukiriza | 13.6 | 77 |
| 7 | Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 14.6 | 88 |
| 8 | Oscar Manishimwe | 18.5 | 111 |
| 9 | Zappy Bimenyimana | 19.4 | 114 |
Match Info
| Match | Rwanda vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | West Africa Trophy 2025 |
| Time | 11-Dec-2025 02:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Rwanda vs Zambia (RWA vs ZAM)
Rwanda will face Zambia in a thrilling match on 11-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
Rwanda is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zambia 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. Rwanda will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zambia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Rwanda batting and Zambia 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 Rwanda showcase its strengths, or will Zambia pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 11-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
