Rwanda’s women’s cricket team opened their 2026 Victoria Series campaign with a 14-run victory over the United States of America (USA) at Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda on Friday. Rwanda posted 100/8 in 20 overs before bowling out the USA for 86 in 19.2 overs. Alice Ikuzwe and Gisele Ishimwe played key roles in the victory. Ikuzwe scored an unbeaten 16 off 11 balls and took three wickets, while Ishimwe added 16 runs off 14 deliveries and claimed two wickets. Clarisse Umutoniwase also contributed 17 runs, while Diane Marie Bimenyimana took two wickets. The victory gives Rwanda a positive start to the four-nation tournament, which also features hosts Uganda and Namibia. Rwanda face their next opponents as they continue their campaign in the double round-robin competition, with the top two teams qualifying for the final on November 14.
