Namibia Women defeated Rwanda Women by 39 runs in the fifth match of the Women’s Victoria T20 Series at Entebbe Cricket Oval on 8 November 2026. After winning the toss, Namibia decided to bat first, but Rwanda’s bowlers made sure the runs did not come easily. Namibia reached 98/8 from 20 overs and set Rwanda a target of 99. Rwanda’s chase struggled from the beginning and ended at 59 in 17.5 overs. Namibia collected two points from the match, while Rwanda finished without adding to their points tally.
The Namibia innings had a difficult beginning. Captain Sune Wittmann made three from eight balls before she was dismissed in the third over. Mekelaye Mwatile scored two from nine balls, and Merczerly Gorases added four from eight before both were removed. Kayleen Green became the main source, making 39 from 49 balls with two fours. Edelle van Zyl scored five from six before being run out, while 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 four from two balls.
Rwanda’s bowling attack had kept Namibia under control for most of the innings. Marie Bimenyimana was their best bowler, taking 3/23 from four overs. Belise Murekatete, Henriette Ishimwe and Ruth Uwimana took one wicket each. Namibia were 55/5 before the 14th over was completed, but Green continued to hold the innings together. Wilka Mwatile also added useful runs towards the end, helping Namibia push the total higher. Five extras were included in the score, and Namibia eventually finished on 98/8 after 20 overs. Rwanda therefore needed 99 runs to win.
The target proved difficult for Rwanda immediately. Fanny Utagushimaninde was dismissed for a two-ball duck in the first over, and Belise Murekatete also fell without scoring. Shakila Niyomuhoza made nine from 15 balls, including two fours, while Gisele Ishimwe scored 10 from 23 balls with one four. Georgette Ingabire added four 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 could not build a partnership that changed the course of the chase, leaving Rwanda further behind as the innings moved on.
Namibia’s bowlers then closed out the match without allowing Rwanda to recover. Wilka Mwatile took 2/10 from three overs, while Mekelaye Mwatile claimed 2/11 from four. Jurriene Diergaardt picked up 2/8 from 2.5 overs, and Green completed her all-round performance with 3/10 from two overs. Victoria Hamunyela also took one wicket for five runs. Alice Ikuzwe scored seven, while Rosine Irera remained unbeaten on three. Rwanda were bowled out for 59 in 17.5 overs, leaving them 39 runs short. Green was named Player of the Match after contributing with both bat and ball.
The victory moved Namibia Women to four points from three matches, with two wins and one defeat, and kept them second in 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, while the United States of America Women remained fourth without a point after three defeats. Namibia secured both points with a 39-run victory, while Rwanda suffered another defeat in the series. The result strengthened Namibia’s position after three matches.
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