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Rwandan Player Sets T20I Record with Debut Century in Nigeria
Fanny Utagushimaninde of Rwanda scored a century on her T20I debut against Ghana at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament in Lagos. Utagushimaninde, at 15 years and 223 days old, is the youngest player to score a century in T20Is.
Fanny Utagushimaninde made history at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament in Lagos. The Rwandan player achieved the feat during a match against Ghana on Friday, according to *Sportstar*. Utagushimaninde's record surpasses that of Uganda's Prosscovia Alako, who previously held the record at 16 years and 233 days old. In men's cricket, France's Gustav Mckeon remains the youngest to score a century, achieving the milestone at 18 years and 280 days. Utagushimaninde's performance helped Rwanda secure a decisive victory against Ghana.
Key Facts
- Fanny Utagushimaninde scored a century on her T20I debut for Rwanda against Ghana.
- Utagushimaninde is now the youngest player to score a century in T20Is at 15 years and 223 days.
- She scored an unbeaten 111 off 65 balls, including 17 fours.
- Utagushimaninde surpassed Australia's Karen Rolton's previous best debut score of 96 not out.
- Her innings helped Rwanda post a total of 210 for three.
- Rwanda won the match against Ghana by 122 runs.
- The match took place at the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament in Lagos.