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Rwandan Debutant, 15, Smashes Records with Century Against Ghana
Fanny Utagushimaninde, a 15-year-old Rwandan cricketer, achieved a century on her T20I debut against Ghana, setting two world records. Playing at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, Utagushimaninde became the youngest batter of either gender to score a T20I century and the first woman to hit a ton on debut.
Fanny Utagushimaninde's record-breaking performance occurred during Rwanda's match against Ghana at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament. Utagushimaninde, opening the batting, scored 111 runs off 65 deliveries, including 17 boundaries. Her performance propelled Rwanda to a total of 210-3. Merveille Uwase supported with a score of 32. Ghana, in response, only managed 88-8 in their 20 overs, resulting in a 122-run defeat. Belise Murekatete took three wickets for Rwanda, contributing to the victory.
Key Facts
- Fanny Utagushimaninde scored 111 runs on her T20I debut for Rwanda against Ghana.
- Utagushimaninde is the youngest batter to score a T20I century, at 15 years and 223 days.
- She is the first woman to score a century on her debut in WT20I.
- The match took place at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament.
- Rwanda defeated Ghana by 122 runs.
- Ghana scored 88-8 in response to Rwanda's 210-3.
- Belise Murekatete picked up three wickets for Rwanda.
- Rwanda will next face the Zimbabwe women's under-19 side in the tournament.