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Rwanda vs Tanzania Result – Match 16

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Match 16 • East Africa T20I Cup

Rwanda cricket team logo
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98/10 (13.4)
Tanzania cricket team logo
TZN
157/7 (20)
Tanzania won by 61 runs
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Player of the match: Mohamed Yunusu Issa Sefu

13.4
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Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa)
13.3
6
Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, Six
13.2
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Kassimu Nassoro to Iradukunda Jean Michel, 1 run
13.1
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Kassimu Nassoro to Emile Rukiriza, Bowled!
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Emile Rukiriza 1 (3)
Wilson Niyitanga 12 (11)
RND 91/8
Shaikh Basha 1-1-2-0
12.6
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Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, 1 leg bye
12.5
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run
12.4
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, no run
12.3
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Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, 1 run
12.2
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Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, no run
12.1
W
Shaikh Basha to Zappy Bimenyimana, Bowled!
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Zappy Bimenyimana 1 (4)
Wilson Niyitanga 11 (9)
RND 88/7
Yalinde Nkanya 3-3-25-0
11.6
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 run
11.5
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run
11.4
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run
11.3
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run
11.3
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 wide
11.2
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Martin Akayezu, Out! Caught by Ally Kimote
11.1
1L
Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 leg bye
11.1
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 wide
End of over 11 (11 runs)
Martin Akayezu 10 (5)
Wilson Niyitanga 11 (8)
RND 84/6
SanjayKumar Thakor 2-0-21-0
10.6
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run
10.5
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Six
10.4
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run
10.3
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Four
10.2
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run
10.1
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SanjayKumar Thakor to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run
End of over 10 (6 runs)
Oscar Manishimwe 2 (3)
Wilson Niyitanga 10 (7)
RND 73/6
Yalinde Nkanya 2-2-22-0

Match Summary

Rwanda and Tanzania met in Match 16 of East Africa T20I Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 13.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa) | 13.3: Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, Six | 13.1: Kassimu Nassoro to Emile Rukiriza, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 13.4 when Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Tanzania won by 61 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 13.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa)
  • 13.3: Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, Six
  • 13.1: Kassimu Nassoro to Emile Rukiriza, Bowled!
  • 12.1: Shaikh Basha to Zappy Bimenyimana, Bowled!
  • 11.2: Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Martin Akayezu, Out! Caught by Ally Kimote
  • 10.5: SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Six
  • 10.3: SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 13.4 when Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Tanzania won by 61 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa). This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

13.4 W Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, runout (A Rajeevan / Mohamed Issa)

13.3 6 Kassimu Nassoro to Wilson Niyitanga, Six

13.2 1 Kassimu Nassoro to Iradukunda Jean Michel, 1 run

13.1 W Kassimu Nassoro to Emile Rukiriza, Bowled!

End of over 13 (3 runs)
Emile Rukiriza 1 (3)
Wilson Niyitanga 12 (11)
RND 91/8
Shaikh Basha 1-1-2-0

12.6 1L Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, 1 leg bye

12.5 1 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run

12.4 0 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, no run

12.3 1 Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, 1 run

12.2 0 Shaikh Basha to Emile Rukiriza, no run

12.1 W Shaikh Basha to Zappy Bimenyimana, Bowled!

End of over 12 (4 runs)
Zappy Bimenyimana 1 (4)
Wilson Niyitanga 11 (9)
RND 88/7
Yalinde Nkanya 3-3-25-0

11.6 1 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 run

11.5 0 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run

11.4 0 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run

11.3 0 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, no run

11.3 Wd Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 wide

11.2 W Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Martin Akayezu, Out! Caught by Ally Kimote

11.1 1L Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 leg bye

11.1 Wd Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 wide

End of over 11 (11 runs)
Martin Akayezu 10 (5)
Wilson Niyitanga 11 (8)
RND 84/6
SanjayKumar Thakor 2-0-21-0

10.6 0 SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run

10.5 6 SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Six

10.4 0 SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run

10.3 4 SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, Four

10.2 0 SanjayKumar Thakor to Martin Akayezu, no run

10.1 1 SanjayKumar Thakor to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run

End of over 10 (6 runs)
Oscar Manishimwe 2 (3)
Wilson Niyitanga 10 (7)
RND 73/6
Yalinde Nkanya 2-2-22-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Rwanda vs Tanzania Match 16 match?
Tanzania won by 61 runs.

What is the Rwanda vs Tanzania Match 16?
Rwanda vs Tanzania is the Match 16 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Rwanda vs Tanzania live score?
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Tournament: East Africa T20I Cup