Green leads Namibia to hard-fought victory
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Namibia found themselves in a challenging position against a disciplined Rwandan bowling attack. The innings was anchored by Green, who displayed immense patience to score 39 off 49 balls. She found vital support from Wilka Mwatile, who contributed a quick-fire 17 off 15 balls, helping Namibia reach 98/8 by the end of their 20 overs. For Rwanda, Marie Bimenyimana was the standout performer with the ball, claiming impressive figures of 3/23 from her four-over spell to keep the scoring rate in check.
Rwanda collapse under pressure
Chasing 99 for victory, Rwanda’s innings never gained momentum. Namibia’s bowlers struck early, removing two batters quickly to put the opposition on the back foot. The pressure remained relentless throughout the chase, with Rwanda struggling to build any meaningful partnerships. Gisele Ishimwe attempted to steady the ship, top-scoring for her side with 10 runs off 23 balls, but the required run rate proved too steep as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.
The turning point of the second innings arrived when Green, already the hero with the bat, dismantled the middle order. Her dismissal of Ishimwe, caught by S Shihepo, effectively ended any hopes of a Rwandan recovery. Green finished her spell with exceptional figures of 3/10 from two overs, spearheading a bowling effort that saw Rwanda bundled out for just 59. Alongside Green’s heroics, Marie Bimenyimana and Jurriene Diergaardt were noted for their contributions in what proved to be a dominant defensive display by the Namibian side.
