Rwanda vs Nigeria: Henriette Ishimwe's 30 sets the target in a 2-run win
Rwanda beat Nigeria by 2 runs. Henriette Ishimwe made 30 (21), C Chukwuonye took 3 for 14.
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Rwanda beat Nigeria by 2 runs in the Match 7 of Kwibuka Women's Twenty20 Tournament at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. Rwanda, Kigali City. Rwanda made 106 all out in 19.5 overs; Nigeria replied with 104 for 6 in 20 overs. Henriette Ishimwe top-scored with 30 (21) at a strike rate of 142.9, and C Chukwuonye returned 3 for 14.
How the innings unfolded
Rwanda — 106 all out in 19.5 overs
Scored at 5.34 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 41 | 1 | 6.83 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 52 | 7 | 5.20 | 7 (5×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 13 | 2 | 3.39 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
Rwanda lost 5 wickets for 25 runs, from 66 to 91.
The largest stand was 40 for the 1st wicket between F Utagushimaninde and Gisele Ishimwe, from 34 balls (7.06 an over).
Nigeria — 104 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 5.20 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 24 | 1 | 4.00 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 38 | 3 | 3.80 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 42 | 2 | 10.50 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 29 for the 6th wicket between O Omonkhobio and S Etim, from 17 balls (10.24 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henriette Ishimwe | Rwanda | 30 | 21 | 142.9 | 4 | 1 |
| F Utagushimaninde | Rwanda | 29 | 23 | 126.1 | 5 | 0 |
| E Sandy | Nigeria | 26 | 33 | 78.8 | 2 | 0 |
| C Uwase | Rwanda | 21 | 14 | 150.0 | 1 | 2 |
| S Etim | Nigeria | 21* | 15 | 140.0 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Chukwuonye | Nigeria | 4 | 3 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| F Eseigbe | Nigeria | 4 | 2 for 25 | 6.25 | 0 |
| A Adekunle | Nigeria | 4 | 2 for 26 | 6.50 | 1 |
| Marie Bimenyimana | Rwanda | 4 | 2 for 31 | 7.75 | 0 |
| O Omonkhobio | Nigeria | 1.5 | 1 for 10 | 5.45 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 40 (34 balls) for Rwanda's 1st wicket — F Utagushimaninde and Gisele Ishimwe
- 29 (17 balls) for Nigeria's 6th wicket — O Omonkhobio and S Etim
- 18 (28 balls) for Nigeria's 2nd wicket — JC Bieni and E Sandy
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.