Italy vs Rwanda: A Kontopirakis's 45 not out sets the target in a 16-run win
Italy beat Rwanda by 16 runs. A Kontopirakis made 45* (37), Ilenia Sims took 2 for 11.
Italy beat Rwanda by 16 runs in the Match 1 of ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. Rwanda, Kigali City. Italy made 72 for 1 in 11 overs; Rwanda replied with 50 for 4 in 7 overs. A Kontopirakis top-scored with 45* (37) at a strike rate of 121.6, and Ilenia Sims returned 2 for 11.
How the innings unfolded
Italy — 72 for 1 in 11 overs
Scored at 6.55 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 37 | 1 | 6.17 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 35 | 0 | 7.00 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 2nd wicket between Ilenia Sims and A Kontopirakis, from 45 balls (6.93 an over), unbroken.
Rwanda — 50 for 4 in 7 overs
Scored at 7.14 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 4 | 7.67 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 19 for the 3rd wicket between A Ikuzwe and C Uwase, from 14 balls (8.14 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Kontopirakis | Italy | 45* | 37 | 121.6 | 4 | 1 |
| Ilenia Sims | Italy | 14* | 18 | 77.8 | 0 | 0 |
| M Uwase | Rwanda | 12* | 10 | 120.0 | 1 | 0 |
| C Uwase | Rwanda | 11 | 12 | 91.7 | 1 | 0 |
| A Ikuzwe | Rwanda | 10 | 12 | 83.3 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilenia Sims | Italy | 2 | 2 for 11 | 5.50 | 0 |
| C Mahamalage | Italy | 2 | 2 for 16 | 8.00 | 0 |
| R Uwimana | Rwanda | 2 | 1 for 12 | 6.00 | 0 |
| R Shimwamana | Rwanda | 1 | 0 for 4 | 4.00 | 0 |
| K Peddrick | Italy | 1 | 0 for 4 | 4.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 52 (45 balls) for Italy's 2nd wicket — Ilenia Sims and A Kontopirakis, unbroken
- 20 (21 balls) for Italy's 1st wicket — K Peddrick and A Kontopirakis
- 19 (14 balls) for Rwanda's 3rd wicket — A Ikuzwe and C Uwase
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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