ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 | 18-Apr-2026 12:30 PM | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
ITAW 72/1 (11)
RWAW 50/4 (7)
Italy Women won by 16 runs (2nd innings reduced to 7 ovs due to rain, DLS target 67)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merveille Uwase* | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilenia Sims* | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Kumudu Peddrick | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Last Wicket:Clarisse Uwase b Ilenia Sims 11(12) - 41/4 in 5.1 ov.
Rwanda Women vs Italy Women
Italy Women — Innings 1 (72/1 in 11 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumudu Peddrick c Gisele Ishimwe b Ruth Uwimana | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Alexia Kontopirakis not out | 45 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 121.62 | |
| Ilenia Sims not out | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 72 | 1 wkts, 11 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Emilia Bartram (c), Methnara Rathnayake (wk), Pasindi Kanankege, Thilini Fernando, Emma Moore, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Amaya Rajapaksha, Sonia Toffoletto | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosine Irera | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Ruth Uwimana | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Rosette Shimwamana | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kumudu Peddrick & Alexia Kontopirakis | 20 | 21 |
| Ilenia Sims & Alexia Kontopirakis | 52 | 45 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumudu Peddrick | 3.3 | 20 |
Rwanda Women — Innings 2 (50/4 in 7 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe c Alexia Kontopirakis b Thilini Fernando | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fanny Utagushimaninde c Alexia Kontopirakis b Thilini Fernando | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Alice Ikuzwe c Kumudu Peddrick b Ilenia Sims | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Clarisse Uwase b Ilenia Sims | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Merveille Uwase (wk) not out | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Henriette Ishimwe not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 50 | 4 wkts, 7 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Marie Bimenyimana (c), Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosine Irera, Rosette Shimwamana, Ruth Uwimana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thilini Fernando | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
| Pasindi Kanankege | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Ilenia Sims | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Dilaisha Nanayakkara | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Kumudu Peddrick | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe & Fanny Utagushimaninde | 0 | 1 |
| Alice Ikuzwe & Fanny Utagushimaninde | 9 | 5 |
| Alice Ikuzwe & Clarisse Uwase | 19 | 14 |
| Merveille Uwase & Clarisse Uwase | 13 | 11 |
| Merveille Uwase & Henriette Ishimwe | 9 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gisele Ishimwe | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Fanny Utagushimaninde | 0.6 | 9 |
| 3 | Alice Ikuzwe | 3.2 | 28 |
| 4 | Clarisse Uwase | 5.1 | 41 |
Match Info
| Match | Rwanda Women vs Italy Women |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 |
| Time | 18-Apr-2026 12:30 PM |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Rwanda Women vs Italy Women (RWA-W vs ITA-W)
Rwanda Women will face Italy Women in a thrilling match on 18-Apr-2026 in ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026. The match will be played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium at 12:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Rwanda Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Italy 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 International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Rwanda Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Italy Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Rwanda Women batting and Italy 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 Rwanda Women showcase its strengths, or will Italy Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 18-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
