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Tanzania vs Rwanda Result – Match 18

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Match 18 • East Africa T20I Cup

Tanzania cricket team logo
TZN
179/6 (20)
Rwanda cricket team logo
RWN
130/10 (15.4)
Tanzania won by 49 runs
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15.4
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Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by Mohamed Issa
15.3
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Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, no run
15.2
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Kassimu Nassoro to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
15.1
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Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, 1 run
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Oscar Manishimwe 1 (2)
Clinton Rubagumya 6 (8)
RND 128/9
Mpeka Ally Kimote 3-1-30-0
14.6
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Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, 1 run
14.5
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Ally Kimote to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
14.5
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Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, 2 wide
14.4
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Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, no run
14.3
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Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, Bowled!
14.2
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Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs
14.1
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Ally Kimote to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Clinton Rubagumya 4 (6)
Wilson Niyitanga 7 (6)
RND 121/8
Shaikh Basha 2-1-15-0
13.6
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Shaikh Basha to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
13.5
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run
13.4
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs
13.3
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Shaikh Basha to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
13.2
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run
13.1
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Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Wilson Niyitanga 1 (2)
Clinton Rubagumya 2 (4)
RND 113/8
Yalinde Nkanya 4-4-25-0
12.6
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run
12.6
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 wide
12.5
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 leg bye
12.4
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 leg bye
12.3
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Out! Caught by D Mehta
12.2
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Four
12.1
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Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Zappy Bimenyimana 8 (4)
Clinton Rubagumya 1 (2)
RND 104/7
Shaikh Basha 1-1-7-0

Match Summary

Tanzania and Rwanda met in Match 18 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: 15.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by Mohamed Issa | 14.3: Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, Bowled! | 12.3: Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Out! Caught by D Mehta. The turning point arrived at 15.4 when Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by 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 49 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

  • 15.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by Mohamed Issa
  • 14.3: Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, Bowled!
  • 12.3: Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Out! Caught by D Mehta
  • 12.2: Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.4 when Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by 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 49 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.4: Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by 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

15.4 W Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by Mohamed Issa

15.3 0 Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, no run

15.2 1 Kassimu Nassoro to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

15.1 1 Kassimu Nassoro to Oscar Manishimwe, 1 run

End of over 15 (7 runs)
Oscar Manishimwe 1 (2)
Clinton Rubagumya 6 (8)
RND 128/9
Mpeka Ally Kimote 3-1-30-0

14.6 1 Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, 1 run

14.5 1 Ally Kimote to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

14.5 2 Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, 2 wide

14.4 0 Ally Kimote to Oscar Manishimwe, no run

14.3 W Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, Bowled!

14.2 2 Ally Kimote to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs

14.1 1 Ally Kimote to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

End of over 14 (8 runs)
Clinton Rubagumya 4 (6)
Wilson Niyitanga 7 (6)
RND 121/8
Shaikh Basha 2-1-15-0

13.6 1 Shaikh Basha to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

13.5 1 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run

13.4 2 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs

13.3 1 Shaikh Basha to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

13.2 1 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run

13.1 2 Shaikh Basha to Wilson Niyitanga, 2 runs

End of over 13 (9 runs)
Wilson Niyitanga 1 (2)
Clinton Rubagumya 2 (4)
RND 113/8
Yalinde Nkanya 4-4-25-0

12.6 1 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 run

12.6 Wd Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 wide

12.5 1L Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 leg bye

12.4 1L Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Wilson Niyitanga, 1 leg bye

12.3 W Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Out! Caught by D Mehta

12.2 4 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Zappy Bimenyimana, Four

12.1 1 Yalinde Maurice Nkanya to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

End of over 12 (7 runs)
Zappy Bimenyimana 8 (4)
Clinton Rubagumya 1 (2)
RND 104/7
Shaikh Basha 1-1-7-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Tanzania vs Rwanda Match 18 match?
Tanzania won by 49 runs.

What is the Tanzania vs Rwanda Match 18?
Tanzania vs Rwanda is the Match 18 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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