ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 | 21-Apr-2026 04:30 PM | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
VANW 114/6 (20)
ITAW 115/6 (19.3)
Italy Women won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilenia Sims* | 61 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 119.61 |
| Himanshi Daluwatta | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew* | 3.3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 9.14 |
| Natalia Kakor | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 |
Last Wicket:Kumudu Peddrick b Rachel Andrew 10(13) - 95/6 in 17.5 ov.
Vanuatu Women vs Italy Women
Vanuatu Women — Innings 1 (114/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew (c) run out (Ilenia Sims) | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Valenta Langiatu lbw b Kumudu Peddrick | 20 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 80 | |
| Nasimana Navaika lbw b Pasindi Kanankege | 36 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Selina Solman st Methnara Rathnayake b Amaya Rajapaksha | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Susan Stephen c Emma Moore b Thilini Fernando | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Gillian Chilia run out (Emilia Bartram) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Alvina Chilia not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Vanessa Vira not out | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 7 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 114 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Anna Griffin, Mahina Tarimiala (wk), Natalia Kakor | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thilini Fernando | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Pasindi Kanankege | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Ilenia Sims | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Kumudu Peddrick | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Alexia Kontopirakis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Amaya Rajapaksha | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Emilia Bartram | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Emma Moore | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew & Langiatu | 37 | 28 |
| Navaika & Langiatu | 10 | 20 |
| Navaika & Selina Solman | 32 | 33 |
| Navaika & Susan Stephen | 14 | 16 |
| Gillian Chilia & Susan Stephen | 5 | 6 |
| Gillian Chilia & Alvina Chilia | 2 | 5 |
| Vanessa Vira & Alvina Chilia | 14 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Andrew | 4.4 | 37 |
| 2 | Valenta Langiatu | 7.6 | 47 |
| 3 | Selina Solman | 13.3 | 79 |
| 4 | Nasimana Navaika | 16.1 | 93 |
| 5 | Susan Stephen | 17.1 | 98 |
| 6 | Gillian Chilia | 18 | 100 |
Italy Women — Innings 2 (115/6 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methnara Rathnayake (wk) b Vanessa Vira | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Alexia Kontopirakis lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ilenia Sims not out | 61 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 119.61 | |
| Emilia Bartram (c) run out (Anna Griffin/Mahina Tarimiala) | 16 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 76.19 | |
| Thilini Fernando run out (Vanessa Vira/Mahina Tarimiala) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Emma Moore run out (Vanessa Vira/Mahina Tarimiala) | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Kumudu Peddrick b Rachel Andrew | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Himanshi Daluwatta not out | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 6 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 115 | 6 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Amaya Rajapaksha, Pasindi Kanankege, Sadalee Malwatta | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Selina Solman | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Rachel Andrew | 3.3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 9.1 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Natalia Kakor | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Methnara Rathnayake & Alexia Kontopirakis | 2 | 3 |
| Methnara Rathnayake & Ilenia Sims | 6 | 15 |
| Emilia Bartram & Ilenia Sims | 54 | 45 |
| Thilini Fernando & Ilenia Sims | 2 | 4 |
| Emma Moore & Ilenia Sims | 15 | 22 |
| Kumudu Peddrick & Ilenia Sims | 16 | 18 |
| Himanshi Daluwatta & Ilenia Sims | 20 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexia Kontopirakis | 0.3 | 2 |
| 2 | Methnara Rathnayake | 2.6 | 8 |
| 3 | Emilia Bartram | 10.3 | 62 |
| 4 | Thilini Fernando | 11.1 | 64 |
| 5 | Emma Moore | 14.5 | 79 |
| 6 | Kumudu Peddrick | 17.5 | 95 |
Match Info
| Match | Vanuatu women vs Italy Women |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 |
| Time | 21-Apr-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Vanuatu women vs Italy Women (VAN-W vs ITA-W)
Vanuatu women will face Italy Women in a thrilling match on 21-Apr-2026 in ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026. The match will be played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Vanuatu 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. Vanuatu women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Italy Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu women showcase its strengths, or will Italy Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 21-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
