Rwanda Vs Vanuatu<\/p>\n
Rwanda survived a late scare to defeat Vanuatu by three runs in a Matchday 5 clash at Gahanga Oval B in Kigali. This marked the start of the second round of the Tournament.<\/p>\n
The tightly contested encounter ended in favour of the hosts, who maintained second place and kept their hopes of finishing top of the table alive.<\/p>\n
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Rwanda suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Gisele Ishimwe in the fourth over for just two runs.<\/p>\n
However, Merveille Uwase stepped up with a Player of the Match performance, scoring a brilliant 60 off 43 balls, including seven boundaries, to anchor Rwanda\u2019s innings.<\/p>\n
She was well supported by Alice Ikuzwe, who contributed 35 off 35 balls, while youngster Fanny Utagushimaninde added 17 off 21 deliveries, helping Rwanda post a competitive total of 133 before the innings break.<\/p>\n
In reply, Vanuatu made a mixed start, with opener Susan Stephen scoring a quick 11 before being dismissed in the fourth over. Her departure left the visitors under pressure.<\/p>\n
Valenta Langiatu then rose to the occasion, leading a spirited fightback. She combined with Rachel Andrew in a crucial partnership that yielded more than 50 runs before Andrew fell in the 15th over.<\/p>\n
Langiatu remained unbeaten on an impressive 71 off 63 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, but her efforts were not enough as Vanuatu fell just short, finishing on 130\/3.<\/p>\n
Nepal Vs USA<\/p>\n
The United States continued their impressive run with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Nepal at Gahanga Oval B on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The win, their fourth in a row, kept them at the top of the standings ahead of Monday\u2019s clash against Vanuatu.<\/p>\n
Nepal won the toss and opted to bat but endured a difficult start, losing Bindu Rawal (3), Puja Mahato (8), and Kabita Joshi (1) early in the innings.<\/p>\n
Despite the setbacks, opener Rubi Poddar held firm, scoring an unbeaten 51 off 51 balls, including five fours and a six, to guide Nepal to 86\/6 in 20 overs.<\/p>\n
In response, the USA chased down the modest target of 87 with ease, reaching it in just 11.5 overs.<\/p>\n
Isani Vaghela led the charge with 35 off 29 balls, while Sainavi Kambalapalli added 21 off 17 deliveries, sealing a comfortable win and extending the Americans\u2019 unbeaten run in Kigali. Isani secured her second player of the match award.<\/p>\n
Match Summaries<\/p>\n
Rwanda Vs Vanuatu<\/p>\n
Rwanda Women: 133\/5 in 20 overs.<\/p>\n
Vanuatu Women: 130\/3 in 20 overs<\/p>\n
Rwanda Women won by 3 Runs<\/p>\n
Scorecard<\/a><\/p>\n Link to Photos<\/a><\/p>\n Nepal Vs USA<\/p>\n Nepal Women: 86\/6 in 20 overs<\/p>\n USA Women: 89\/3 in 11.5 overs<\/p>\n USA Women won by 7 Wickets<\/p>\n