In a closely contested match that went down to the wire, Rwanda defeated Uganda by 3 wickets in the third-place playoff of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Batting first, Uganda were bowled out for 71 runs in 19.4 overs, with Patricia Fiona Timong top-scoring with 19 runs.
Rwanda’s chase was a rollercoaster ride, with wickets falling at regular intervals. However, Utagushimaninde Fanny (25) and Niyomuhoza Shakila (19) played crucial knocks to keep Rwanda’s hopes alive. In the end, it was Shimwamana Rosette who provided the finishing touch, hitting the winning run in the penultimate over to secure Rwanda’s victory.
Key Highlights:
- Uganda won the toss and elected to bat.
- Uganda were bowled out for 71 runs in 19.4 overs.
- Patricia Fiona Timong top-scored for Uganda with 19 runs.
- Rwanda chased down the target with 3 wickets to spare.
- Shimwamana Rosette was named Player of the Match.
Match Summary:
Uganda: 71/10 (19.4 ov) Rwanda: 72/7 (19.5 ov)
Rwanda won by 3 wickets
This victory ensured that Rwanda finished third in the tournament, while Uganda settled for fourth place. Both teams can take pride in their performances throughout the tournament, and it is clear that the future of women’s cricket in Africa is bright.
