Namibia Women defeated Rwanda Women by 39 runs within the fifth match of the Women’s Victoria T20 Collection at Entebbe Cricket Oval on 8 November 2026. After profitable the toss, Namibia determined to bat first, but Rwanda’s bowlers made positive the runs didn’t come easily. Namibia reached 98/8 from 20 overs and set Rwanda a target of 99. Rwanda’s chase struggled from the start and ended at 59 in 17.5 overs. Namibia collected two points from the match, whereas Rwanda finished without including to their points tally.
The Namibia innings had a tough beginning. Captain Sune Wittmann made three from eight balls earlier than she was dismissed within the third over. Mekelaye Mwatile scored two from nine balls, and Merczerly Gorases added 4 from eight earlier than each had been removed. Kayleen Green grew to become the primary source, making 39 from 49 balls with two fours. Edelle van Zyl scored five from six earlier than being run out, whereas Sylvia Shihepo made five from 10. Wilka Mwatile added 17 from 15 balls with one six, Naomi Benjamin scored 14 from 13, and Jurriene Diergaardt finished unbeaten on 4 from two balls.
Rwanda’s bowling attack had kept Namibia beneath management for many of the innings. Marie Bimenyimana was their best bowler, taking 3/23 from 4 overs. Belise Murekatete, Henriette Ishimwe and Ruth Uwimana took one wicket each. Namibia had been 55/5 earlier than the 14th over was accomplished, but Green continued to carry the innings together. Wilka Mwatile also added useful runs in direction of the end, serving to Namibia push the whole increased. 5 extras had been included within the score, and Namibia ultimately finished on 98/8 after 20 overs. Rwanda therefore wanted 99 runs to win.
The target proved tough for Rwanda immediately. Fanny Utagushimaninde was dismissed for a two-ball duck within the first over, and Belise Murekatete also fell without scoring. Shakila Niyomuhoza made nine from 15 balls, together with two fours, whereas Gisele Ishimwe scored 10 from 23 balls with one 4. Georgette Ingabire added 4 from seven deliveries, but Rwanda continued to lose wickets. Marie Bimenyimana made seven from 17 balls, and Henriette Ishimwe scored eight from 21. The middle order couldn’t build a partnership that modified the course of the chase, leaving Rwanda additional behind because the innings moved on.
Namibia’s bowlers then closed out the match without allowing Rwanda to get better. Wilka Mwatile took 2/10 from three overs, whereas Mekelaye Mwatile claimed 2/11 from 4. Jurriene Diergaardt picked up 2/8 from 2.5 overs, and Green accomplished her all-round efficiency with 3/10 from two overs. Victoria Hamunyela also took one wicket for five runs. Alice Ikuzwe scored seven, whereas Rosine Irera remained unbeaten on three. Rwanda had been bowled out for 59 in 17.5 overs, leaving them 39 runs brief. Green was named Participant of the Match after contributing with each bat and ball.
The victory moved Namibia Women to 4 points from three matches, with two wins and one defeat, and kept them second within the standings. Rwanda Women remained on two points from three matches, with one win and two losses. Uganda Women stayed first with six points from three wins, whereas the United States of America Women remained fourth and not using a point after three defeats. Namibia secured each points with a 39-run victory, whereas Rwanda suffered one other defeat within the sequence. The end result strengthened Namibia’s place after three matches.
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