Namibia Women Defeat Rwanda Women by 39 Runs in Victoria T20I Series
Namibia secured a convincing victory in the ongoing Victoria T20I Series, with Marie Bimenyimana's three-wicket haul for Rwanda being a notable performance despite the loss.
The story
The Women's Victoria T20I Series saw a decisive contest today at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, as Namibia Women triumphed over Rwanda Women by 39 runs. Batting first, Namibia posted a total of 98/8 from their allotted 20 overs.
Rwanda's Marie Bimenyimana was a standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 2.1 overs. In response, Rwanda struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 59 runs in 17.5 overs.
Namibia's Sune Wittmann was a key contributor with the bat, scoring 39 runs. The result adds to the competitive nature of the series, which continues to feature teams from across the region.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Women vs Rwanda Women | WT20I | Namibia Women won by 39 runs | Marie Bimenyimana (Rwanda) 3/8 |
Series in play
Women's Victoria T20I Series, 2026. Ongoing in Uganda; Namibia Women defeated Rwanda Women in Match 5.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings | 1st: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) | Wolvaardt leads with 782 points (as of Nov 1, 2026). |
| ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings | 1st: Alana King (Australia) | King holds the top spot with 743 points (as of Nov 5, 2026). |
| ICC Women's T20I All-Rounder Rankings | 1st: Hayley Matthews (West Indies) | Matthews is ranked first with 472 points (as of Oct 24, 2026). |
| ICC Women's Team Rankings (ODI & T20I) | 1st: Australia | Australia leads both ODI and T20I team rankings (as of Oct 25, 2026). |
What we'll be watching
- Women's Victoria T20I Series: Rwanda Women vs USA Women on November 9, 2026, at Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe.
- Women's Victoria T20I Series: Namibia Women vs Uganda Women on November 10, 2026, at Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, 2026: Sri Lanka vs Ireland on November 11, 2026, at Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, 2026: Papua New Guinea vs Scotland on November 11, 2026, at Seven Districts Ground, Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, 2026: Pakistan vs Bangladesh on November 12, 2026, at Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, 2026: Netherlands vs Thailand on November 12, 2026, at Seven Districts Ground, Ajman.
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