Rwanda defeated their African counterparts Zimbabwe to record a famous victory on the fourth morning of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, 17 January 2023.
Rwanda’s victory bolsters their chances of progressing to the Super Six stage of the tournament.
Merveille Uwase (18 from 33) and Cynthia Tuyizere (30 from 44) were watchful yet solid in a partnership of 49, as Rwanda focused on saving their wickets in the first 10 overs. An aggressive knock from skipper Gisele Ishimwe (34 from 23) guided them to a competitive total of 119/8.
Coming off a number of poor batting performances, Zimbabwe were immediately put under pressure by a disciplined Rwanda. By the 12th over, the asking rate had jumped to over eight runs an over. After the settled Kelly Ndiraya (20 from 38) fell to a brilliant diving catch from Sylvia Usabyimana, Zimbabwe lost the plot and never came close to their target. Henriette Ishimwe ended their misery with a double hat-trick (4/13).
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Day 4 Results, Tuesday, 17 January 2023:
Zimbabwe U19 18.4 ov. 80
Rwanda U19 20 ov. 119/8
Rwanda won by 39 runs
New Zealand U19 6.5 ov. 75/1
Ireland U19 18.1 ov. 74
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
England U19 20 ov. 156/7
Pakistan U19 20.ov 103/5
England won by 53 runs
West Indies U19 20 ov. 176/3
Indonesia U19 20 ov. 99/9
West Indies won by 77 runs
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