Introduction:The latest clash between Rwanda Women(RWA-W) and Vanuatu women(VAN-W) match of the ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 on Sun Apr 19, 2026 12:30 pm IST at Gahanga B Ground. The match was filled with thrilling performances, nail-biting moments, and exceptional displays of skill from both sides. Here’s a recap of how the action unfolded.
RWA-W vs VAN-W (Rwanda Women vs Vanuatu women) Match Summary
| Match | RWA-W vs VAN-W |
| League | ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 |
| Venue | Gahanga B Ground, Kigali City, Rwanda |
| Date | Sunday, 19th April 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM (IST) - 07:00 AM (GMT) |
RWA-W vs VAN-W Match Highlights
Rwanda Women won by 41 runsRWAW 109/8 (20)
VANW 68/10 (19.3)
Rwanda Women won by 41 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Griffin* | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete* | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1.71 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Last Wicket:Mahina Tarimiala b Belise Murekatete 0(4) - 68/10 in 19.3 ov.
RWA-W Top Performers (Batting):
Gisele Ishimwe, Marie BimenyimanaRWA-W Best Performers (Bowling):
Marie Jose Tumukunde, Shimwamana RosetteVAN-W Top Performers (Batting):
Gisele Ishimwe, Marie BimenyimanaVAN-W Best Performers (Bowling):
Marie Jose Tumukunde, Shimwamana RosetteScore Card:
Rwanda Women vs Vanuatu Women
Rwanda Women — Innings 1 (109/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Utagushimaninde lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gisele Ishimwe c Valenta Langiatu b Nasimana Navaika | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 109.68 | |
| Alice Ikuzwe c Rachel Andrew b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shakila Niyomuhoza lbw b Vanessa Vira | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marie Bimenyimana (c) c Gillian Chilia b Nasimana Navaika | 28 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 71.79 | |
| Clarisse Uwase c Mahina Tarimiala b Rayline Ova | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Merveille Uwase (wk) run out (Rayline Ova/Mahina Tarimiala) | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Henriette Ishimwe run out (Gillian Chilia/Mahina Tarimiala) | 24 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Belise Murekatete not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 109 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Rosine Irera, Rosette Shimwamana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Selina Solman | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Rayline Ova | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Rachel Andrew | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Nasimana Navaika | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny Utagushimaninde & Gisele Ishimwe | 0 | 1 |
| Alice Ikuzwe & Gisele Ishimwe | 0 | 3 |
| Shakila Niyomuhoza & Gisele Ishimwe | 2 | 10 |
| Bimenyimana & Gisele Ishimwe | 49 | 48 |
| Bimenyimana & Clarisse Uwase | 21 | 25 |
| Merveille Uwase & Clarisse Uwase | 9 | 8 |
| Henriette Ishimwe & Clarisse Uwase | 20 | 19 |
| Henriette Ishimwe & Belise Murekatete | 6 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanny Utagushimaninde | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Alice Ikuzwe | 0.4 | 0 |
| 3 | Shakila Niyomuhoza | 2.2 | 2 |
| 4 | Gisele Ishimwe | 10.2 | 51 |
| 5 | Marie Bimenyimana | 14.3 | 72 |
| 6 | Merveille Uwase | 15.5 | 82 |
| 7 | Clarisse Uwase | 18.6 | 102 |
| 8 | Henriette Ishimwe | 20 | 109 |
Vanuatu Women — Innings 2 (68/10 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew (c) c Merveille Uwase b Belise Murekatete | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valenta Langiatu run out (Rosine Irera) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.18 | |
| Nasimana Navaika lbw b Belise Murekatete | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Selina Solman b Henriette Ishimwe | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Susan Stephen c Belise Murekatete b Bimenyimana | 20 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 68.97 | |
| Gillian Chilia st Merveille Uwase b Rosette Shimwamana | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 | |
| Alvina Chilia b Bimenyimana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vanessa Vira run out (Alice Ikuzwe/Merveille Uwase) | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Anna Griffin not out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Rayline Ova b Bimenyimana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mahina Tarimiala (wk) b Belise Murekatete | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 68 | 10 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belise Murekatete | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1.7 |
| Rosine Irera | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Rosette Shimwamana | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Alice Ikuzwe | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Andrew & Langiatu | 0 | 2 |
| Navaika & Langiatu | 4 | 11 |
| Selina Solman & Langiatu | 12 | 20 |
| Selina Solman & Susan Stephen | 10 | 11 |
| Gillian Chilia & Susan Stephen | 27 | 31 |
| Gillian Chilia & Alvina Chilia | 0 | 3 |
| Gillian Chilia & Vanessa Vira | 7 | 21 |
| Anna Griffin & Vanessa Vira | 5 | 8 |
| Anna Griffin & Rayline Ova | 1 | 4 |
| Anna Griffin & Mahina Tarimiala | 1 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Andrew | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Nasimana Navaika | 2.1 | 4 |
| 3 | Valenta Langiatu | 5.3 | 16 |
| 4 | Selina Solman | 7.2 | 26 |
| 5 | Susan Stephen | 12.3 | 53 |
| 6 | Alvina Chilia | 12.6 | 53 |
| 7 | Gillian Chilia | 16.3 | 60 |
| 8 | Vanessa Vira | 17.5 | 66 |
| 9 | Rayline Ova | 18.3 | 67 |
| 10 | Mahina Tarimiala | 19.3 | 68 |
Rwanda Women Squad: 1. Marie Bimenyimana(C), 2. Merveille Uwase(W), 3. Gisele Ishimwe, 4. Henriette Ishimwe, 5. Georgette Ingabire, 6. Liliane Ufitinema, 7. Alice Ikuzwe, 8. Rosine Irera, 9. Benitha Murekatete(W), 10. Marie Jose Tumukunde, 11. Shimwamana Rosette, 12. Fanny Utagushimaninde(W), 13. Clarisse Umutoniwase, 14. Shakila Niyomuhoza, 15. Flora Irakoze(W), 16. Cathia Uwamahoro
Vanuatu women Squad: 1. Gillian Chilia(W), 2. Mahina Tarimiala(W), 3. Alvina Chilia, 4. Valenta Langiatu, 5. Nasimana Navaika, 6. Rachel Andrew(C), 7. Selina Solman, 8. Susan Stephen, 9. Raylin Ova, 10. Vanessa Vira, 11. Natalia Kakor
Conclusion:
The match was a testament to the spirit of cricket, with both teams giving their all on the field. As the ICC Womens T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 progresses, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for the next match, where RWA-W OR VAN-W will take on next venue.
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