Match summary
Rwanda played Vanuatu in the Women's 3rd T20I, ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy 2026 at Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda, Kigali City, on 19 Apr 2026. Rwanda won by 41 runs.
Rwanda won the toss and chose to bat first. Rwanda made 109/8 in 20 overs, Vanuatu made 68 in 19.3 overs.
Gisele Ishimwe top-scored with 34 off 31 balls; B Murekatete took 3/6; Marie Bimenyimana was named player of the match.
Rwanda Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Utagushimaninde lbw b V Vira |
lbw b V Vira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| G Ishimwe c V Langiatu b N Navaika |
c V Langiatu b N Navaika | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 109.68 |
| A Ikuzwe c R Andrew b V Vira |
c R Andrew b V Vira | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| S Niyomuhoza lbw b V Vira |
lbw b V Vira | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MD Bimenyimana c G Chilia b N Navaika |
c G Chilia b N Navaika | 28 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 71.79 |
| C Uwase c M Tarimiala b R Ova |
c M Tarimiala b R Ova | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 |
| M Uwase run out (R Ova, M Tarimiala) |
run out (R Ova, M Tarimiala) | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| H Ishimwe run out (G Chilia, M Tarimiala) |
run out (G Chilia, M Tarimiala) | 24 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| B Murekatete not out |
not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 0) | 5 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 5.45) | 109/8 | ||||
Did not bat: R Shimwamana, Rosine Irera
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (F Utagushimaninde, 0.1 ov), 2-0 (A Ikuzwe, 0.4 ov), 3-2 (S Niyomuhoza, 2.2 ov), 4-51 (G Ishimwe, 10.2 ov), 5-72 (MD Bimenyimana, 14.3 ov), 6-82 (M Uwase, 15.5 ov), 7-102 (C Uwase, 18.6 ov), 8-109 (H Ishimwe, 19.6 ov)
Vanuatu Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Andrew c M Uwase b B Murekatete |
c M Uwase b B Murekatete | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| V Langiatu run out (Rosine Irera) |
run out (Rosine Irera) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.18 |
| N Navaika lbw b B Murekatete |
lbw b B Murekatete | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| S Solman b H Ishimwe |
b H Ishimwe | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| S Stephen c B Murekatete b MD Bimenyimana |
c B Murekatete b MD Bimenyimana | 20 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 68.97 |
| G Chilia c M Uwase b R Shimwamana |
c M Uwase b R Shimwamana | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 |
| A Chilia b MD Bimenyimana |
b MD Bimenyimana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| V Vira run out (A Ikuzwe, M Uwase) |
run out (A Ikuzwe, M Uwase) | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
| A Griffin not out |
not out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| R Ova b MD Bimenyimana |
b MD Bimenyimana | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| M Tarimiala b B Murekatete |
b B Murekatete | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 0, w 8, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 19.3 Ov (RR: 3.49) | 68/10 | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (R Andrew, 0.2 ov), 2-4 (N Navaika, 2.1 ov), 3-16 (V Langiatu, 5.3 ov), 4-26 (S Solman, 7.2 ov), 5-53 (S Stephen, 12.3 ov), 6-53 (A Chilia, 12.6 ov), 7-60 (G Chilia, 16.3 ov), 8-66 (V Vira, 17.5 ov), 9-67 (R Ova, 18.3 ov), 10-68 (M Tarimiala, 19.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Murekatete | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1.71 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rosine Irera | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MD Bimenyimana | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| H Ishimwe | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.50 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R Shimwamana | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A Ikuzwe | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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- Match
- Women's · 3rd T20I · ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy 2026
- Venue
- Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda, Kigali City
- Date
- 19 Apr 2026
- Toss
- Rwanda, elected to bat first
- Result
- Rwanda won by 41 runs
- Player of the match
- MD Bimenyimana
- Format
- Women's T20I (20 overs)
- Season
- 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Rwanda vs Vanuatu match on 19 Apr 2026?
Rwanda won by 41 runs.
Who was player of the match in Rwanda vs Vanuatu?
Marie Bimenyimana.
Who scored the most runs in Rwanda vs Vanuatu?
Gisele Ishimwe (Rwanda) with 34 off 31 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Rwanda vs Vanuatu?
B Murekatete, with 3/6.
Who won the toss in Rwanda vs Vanuatu?
Rwanda, who chose to bat first.
Where was Rwanda vs Vanuatu played?
At Gahanga B Ground, Rwanda, Kigali City.