Italy vs Rwanda: F Utagushimaninde's 36 settles the chase in a 6-wicket win
Rwanda beat Italy by 6 wickets. Ilenia Sims made 37 (39), Rosine Irera took 2 for 17.
Rwanda beat Italy by 6 wickets in the Match 13 of ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. Rwanda, Kigali City. Italy made 123 for 7 in 20 overs; Rwanda replied with 126 for 4 in 19.3 overs. Ilenia Sims top-scored with 37 (39) at a strike rate of 94.9, and Rosine Irera returned 2 for 17.
How the innings unfolded
Italy — 123 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.15 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 23 | 2 | 3.83 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 79 | 2 | 7.90 | 10 (8×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 64 for the 3rd wicket between Ilenia Sims and A Kontopirakis, from 61 balls (6.30 an over).
Rwanda — 126 for 4 in 19.3 overs
Scored at 6.46 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 36 | 0 | 6.00 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 62 | 3 | 6.20 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 28 | 1 | 8.00 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 58 for the 1st wicket between F Utagushimaninde and Gisele Ishimwe, from 56 balls (6.21 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilenia Sims | Italy | 37 | 39 | 94.9 | 4 | 1 |
| F Utagushimaninde | Rwanda | 36 | 30 | 120.0 | 3 | 1 |
| A Kontopirakis | Italy | 32 | 38 | 84.2 | 3 | 1 |
| EL Bartram | Italy | 24 | 20 | 120.0 | 4 | 0 |
| M Uwase | Rwanda | 21 | 19 | 110.5 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosine Irera | Rwanda | 4 | 2 for 17 | 4.25 | 0 |
| ECB Moore | Italy | 2 | 1 for 12 | 6.00 | 0 |
| D Nanayakkara | Italy | 3 | 1 for 15 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Henriette Ishimwe | Rwanda | 4 | 1 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| B Murekatete | Rwanda | 3 | 1 for 19 | 6.33 | 1 |
The stands that mattered
- 64 (61 balls) for Italy's 3rd wicket — Ilenia Sims and A Kontopirakis
- 58 (56 balls) for Rwanda's 1st wicket — F Utagushimaninde and Gisele Ishimwe
- 31 (20 balls) for Italy's 4th wicket — A Kontopirakis and EL Bartram
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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