Rwanda Women vs USA Women Result: Rwanda Beat USA by 14 Runs in Entebbe
Published on November 6, 2026
Summary Overview: Rwanda beat the USA by 14 runs in the Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026 at Entebbe Cricket Oval, defending just 100. Player of the Match Alice Ikuzwe made 16 not out and took 3 for 14, captain Marie Bimenyimana took 2 for 9, and the USA were bowled out for 86 after slumping to 13 for 4.
Who won? Rwanda, by 14 runs at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Rwanda made 100 for 8, and the USA were bowled out for 86 in 19.2 overs.
Who starred? All-rounder Alice Ikuzwe hit a vital 16 not out off 11 balls at the end of Rwanda's innings, then took 3 for 14, and was named Player of the Match. Captain Marie Bimenyimana took 2 for 9 in three overs.
Why is it a big result? The USA reached the final of the Easter Women's T20 Cup at this same ground in April. Rwanda beat them while defending just 100.
What about the USA? Captain Aditiba Chudasama took 3 for 20, and Taranum Chopra 2 for 10 from four overs, but the batting collapsed to 13 for 4 in the fifth over.
Match Report: Rwanda's Bowlers Defend 100
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 International (T20I), each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by runs when it bats first and the other side cannot reach its total.
Rwanda's Innings: Ikuzwe Rescues the Total
Rwanda captain Marie Bimenyimana won the toss and chose to bat. Gisele Ishimwe hit three fours in 16 off 14, and Rwanda made 39 for 1 in the powerplay.
The USA's bowlers then took control. Taranum Chopra bowled four overs for just 10 runs, including a maiden, and Clarisse Uwase (17 off 27) and Shakila Niyomuhoza (11) had to grind out a stand of 28. At 78 for 3 after 16 overs, Rwanda needed a strong finish.
Then came a collapse. Aditiba Chudasama bowled Clarisse, Ritu Priya Singh removed Henriette Ishimwe, the Player of the Tournament at this year's Kwibuka event, first ball, and Shakila was run out. Chudasama then had Belise Murekatete stumped and Bimenyimana caught, and Rwanda lost five wickets for 4 runs to slip to 82 for 8.
Alice Ikuzwe then saved the innings. She made 16 not out off 11 balls, and with Rosine Irera added 19 off the last 13 balls, lifting Rwanda to exactly 100 for 8. The USA also gave away 16 extras, including 13 wides.
USA's Chase: 13 for 4
The USA's reply fell apart almost immediately. Belise Murekatete trapped Chetna Pagydyala lbw, Rosine Irera bowled Sainavi Kambalapalli, and Bimenyimana trapped Ella Claridge and Pooja Ganesh lbw in the same over. The USA were 13 for 4 in the fifth over and made just 14 for 4 in the powerplay.
Isani Vaghela (18 off 26) fought, but Ruth Uwimana bowled Gargi Bhogle and had Vaghela caught, and Ikuzwe bowled Ritu Priya Singh. At 40 for 7 in the 13th over, the USA were in deep trouble.
Chudasama (11) was run out, and Maahi Madhavan hit 15 off 8 before Ikuzwe caught and bowled her. Taranum Chopra (16 off 15) and Lekha Shetty added 10 for the last wicket, but Ikuzwe bowled Chopra in the 20th over, and Rwanda won by 14 runs.
Turning Point: Bimenyimana's Double Strike
With only 101 to chase, the USA needed a steady start. Bimenyimana's two lbw wickets in the fifth over left them 13 for 4, and from there the pressure of the required rate was too much.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Alice Ikuzwe | Rwanda | 16* (11), and 3 for 14 (3.2 overs), Player of the Match |
| Marie Bimenyimana (c) | Rwanda | 2 for 9 (3 overs, 1 maiden), plus a run-out |
| Ruth Uwimana | Rwanda | 2 for 18 (4 overs) |
| Rosine Irera | Rwanda | 1 for 13 (4 overs) |
| Clarisse Uwase | Rwanda | 17 (27), plus a catch |
| Aditiba Chudasama (c) | USA | 3 for 20 (4 overs), and 11 (14) |
| Taranum Chopra | USA | 2 for 10 (4 overs, 1 maiden), and 16 (15) |
| Isani Vaghela | USA | 18 (26) |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Rwanda's powerplay | 39 for 1 (6 overs) |
| Rwanda steady | 78 for 3 (16 overs) |
| Five wickets for 4 runs | 78 for 3 to 82 for 8 |
| Ikuzwe's finish | 19 off the last 13 balls |
| Rwanda total | 100 for 8 (20 overs) |
| Bimenyimana's double strike | USA 13 for 2 to 13 for 4 |
| USA's powerplay | 14 for 4 (6 overs) |
| USA in deep trouble | 40 for 7 (12.2 overs) |
| USA all out | 86 (19.2 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 6 overs |
| Rwanda | 39 for 1 |
| USA | 14 for 4 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Rwanda | Alice Ikuzwe, Belise Murekatete, Clarisse Uwase, Marie Bimenyimana (c), Fanny Utagushimaninde, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Merveille Uwase (wk), Rosine Irera, Ruth Uwimana, Shakila Niyomuhoza |
| USA | Aditiba Chudasama (c), Chetna Pagydyala, Ella Claridge (wk), Gargi Bhogle, Isani Vaghela, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Priya Singh, Sainavi Kambalapalli, Taranum Chopra |
Victoria Series 2026 Table After Day 1
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Rwanda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.700 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.145 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.145 |
| USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.700 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full 20 overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Uganda (EAT) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 3 | Sat, Nov 7 | Namibia vs USA | 9:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 4 | Sat, Nov 7 | Uganda vs Rwanda | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5 | Sun, Nov 8 | Namibia vs Rwanda | 9:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
All matches at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. EAT is East Africa Time (UTC+3). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Match 4 is a meeting of the two unbeaten teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rwanda Women vs USA Women?
- Rwanda, by 14 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Alice Ikuzwe, for 16 not out off 11 balls and 3 for 14.
Who is Rwanda's captain?
- Marie Bimenyimana, who took 2 for 9 in this match.
Who is top of the Victoria Series table?
- Rwanda, ahead of Uganda on net run rate. Both have won their opening game.
When do Rwanda play next?
- Saturday, November 7, against hosts Uganda at 2:00 PM Uganda time (4:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM PKT).
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