Nigeria Invitational Women T20I Tournament, 2026 | 28-Mar-2026 06:30 PM | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval
NGAW 80/10 (20)
RWAW 71/9 (20)
Nigeria Women won by 9 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete* | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Rosine Irera | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Piety* | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Adeshola Adekunle | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
Last Wicket:Rosette Shimwamana c Annointed Akhigbe b Adeshola Adekunle 1(3) - 63/9 in 17.6 ov.
Rwanda Women vs Nigeria Women
Nigeria Women — Innings 1 (80/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhibat Amusa b Alice Ikuzwe | 6 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 | |
| Victory Igbinedion c Alice Ikuzwe b Rosine Irera | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Esther Sandy run out (Alice Ikuzwe/Bimenyimana) | 26 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 92.86 | |
| Lucky Piety (c) c Alice Ikuzwe b Rosette Shimwamana | 17 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 113.33 | |
| Salome Sunday c and b Rosine Irera | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Christabel Chukwuonye not out | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 | |
| Sarah Etim (wk) c Merveille Uwase b Rosette Shimwamana | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 | |
| Lillian Udeh lbw b Alice Ikuzwe | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adeshola Adekunle b Bimenyimana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Usen Peace b Bimenyimana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Annointed Akhigbe b Bimenyimana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 9 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 80 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Rosine Irera | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Rosette Shimwamana | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhibat Kehinde Amusa & Victory Igbinedion | 2 | 9 |
| Muhibat Kehinde Amusa & Esther Sandy | 39 | 47 |
| Lucky Piety & Esther Sandy | 18 | 13 |
| Lucky Piety & Salome Sunday | 3 | 12 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Salome Sunday | 0 | 4 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Sarah Etim | 4 | 11 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Lillian Udeh | 1 | 6 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Adeshola Adekunle | 13 | 16 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Usen Peace | 0 | 1 |
| Christabel Chukwuonye & Annointed Akhigbe | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victory Igbinedion | 1.3 | 2 |
| 2 | Muhibat Amusa | 9.2 | 41 |
| 3 | Esther Sandy | 11.3 | 59 |
| 4 | Lucky Piety | 13.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Salome Sunday | 14.1 | 62 |
| 6 | Sarah Etim | 15.6 | 66 |
| 7 | Lillian Udeh | 16.6 | 67 |
| 8 | Adeshola Adekunle | 19.4 | 80 |
| 9 | Usen Peace | 19.5 | 80 |
| 10 | Annointed Akhigbe | 19.6 | 80 |
Rwanda Women — Innings 2 (71/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe c Christabel Chukwuonye b Usen Peace | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Fanny Utagushimaninde b Usen Peace | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Marie Bimenyimana (c) run out (Muhibat Amusa/Sarah Etim) | 15 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Clarisse Uwase c Lucky Piety b Muhibat Amusa | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Merveille Uwase (wk) c and b Usen Peace | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Henriette Ishimwe b Lillian Udeh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Alice Ikuzwe st Sarah Etim b Lucky Piety | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | |
| Shakila Niyomuhoza b Lucky Piety | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Belise Murekatete not out | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Rosette Shimwamana c Annointed Akhigbe b Adeshola Adekunle | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Rosine Irera not out | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 71 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Udeh | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Annointed Akhigbe | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Usen Peace | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Muhibat Amusa | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Adeshola Adekunle | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Lucky Piety | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gisele Ishimwe & Fanny Utagushimaninde | 17 | 27 |
| Bimenyimana & Fanny Utagushimaninde | 1 | 2 |
| Bimenyimana & Clarisse Uwase | 15 | 29 |
| Bimenyimana & Merveille Uwase | 8 | 7 |
| Bimenyimana & Henriette Ishimwe | 5 | 9 |
| Bimenyimana & Alice Ikuzwe | 12 | 24 |
| Bimenyimana & Shakila Niyomuhoza | 0 | 1 |
| Bimenyimana & Belise Murekatete | 1 | 4 |
| Rosette Shimwamana & Belise Murekatete | 3 | 5 |
| Rosine Irera & Belise Murekatete | 8 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gisele Ishimwe | 4.3 | 17 |
| 2 | Fanny Utagushimaninde | 4.5 | 18 |
| 3 | Clarisse Uwase | 9.4 | 33 |
| 4 | Merveille Uwase | 10.5 | 41 |
| 5 | Henriette Ishimwe | 12.2 | 46 |
| 6 | Alice Ikuzwe | 16.2 | 58 |
| 7 | Shakila Niyomuhoza | 16.3 | 58 |
| 8 | Marie Bimenyimana | 17.1 | 60 |
| 9 | Rosette Shimwamana | 17.6 | 63 |
Match Info
| Match | Rwanda Women vs Nigeria Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Nigeria Invitational Women T20I Tournament, 2026 |
| Time | 28-Mar-2026 06:30 PM |
| Venue | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Rwanda Women vs Nigeria Women (RWA-W vs NIG-W)
Rwanda Women will face Nigeria Women in a thrilling match on 28-Mar-2026 in Nigeria Invitational Women T20I Tournament, 2026. The match will be played at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Rwanda Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Nigeria 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 Nigeria Invitational Women T20I Tournament, 2026.
The pitch at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval 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 Nigeria Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Rwanda Women batting and Nigeria 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 Nigeria Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 28-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
