Rwanda’s ICC U19 Girls’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 marketing campaign obtained off to a tough begin after they suffered a 51-run defeat to Zimbabwe of their opening qualifier in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.
Zimbabwe posted 139 for seven of their 20 overs earlier than bowling Rwanda out for 88 in 19.2 overs to safe a convincing victory.
Batting first, Zimbabwe constructed a aggressive whole regardless of dropping seven wickets. Rwanda’s bowlers made common breakthroughs however struggled to include the Zimbabwean batters through the latter levels of the innings.
Rwanda’s chase by no means gained momentum as wickets fell at common intervals, stopping the younger Wasps from constructing the partnerships wanted to remain in rivalry.
They have been finally bowled out for 88 in 19.2 overs, handing Zimbabwe a 51-run victory.
The end result provides Zimbabwe an early benefit in Group A, which additionally options Namibia and Kenya. Rwanda nonetheless have two group matches remaining and can want a powerful response to maintain their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.
Rwanda entered the match with confidence after head coach Adelin Tuyizere highlighted the workforce’s familiarity with their opponents.
“Zimbabwe, Namibia and Kenya are groups that we have now performed earlier than, and that provides us the entire alternative on the earth to offer it a go,” Tuyizere mentioned forward of the match.
He additionally urged his gamers to stay targeted on executing their roles and bettering from one match to the subsequent somewhat than being overwhelmed by the fame of their opponents.
Rwanda will subsequent face Namibia, figuring out victory is vital to revive their qualification hopes.
The Africa qualifier options eight groups divided into two teams, with the match providing a pathway to the 2027 ICC U19 Girls’s T20 World Cup which can happen in Nepal and Bangladesh.
