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Nigeria vs Rwanda Result – Final

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Final • West Africa T20I Trophy

Nigeria cricket team logo
NIG
103/7 (20)
Rwanda cricket team logo
RWN
86/8 (20)
Nigeria won by 17 runs
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End of over 20 (9 runs)
Martin Akayezu 9 (10)
Hamza Khan 13 (15)
RND 86/8
ABCD 3-1-15-0
19.6
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Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!
19.5
6
Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Six
19.4
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Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, no run
19.3
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Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, 1 run
19.2
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Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, no run
19.2
Wd
Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, 1 wide
19.1
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Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, 1 leg bye
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Martin Akayezu 3 (6)
Hamza Khan 12 (13)
RND 77/7
Isaac Okpe 4-0-15-0
18.6
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Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, 1 run
18.5
0
Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run
18.4
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Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run
18.3
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Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, 1 run
18.2
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Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, 1 run
18.1
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Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Martin Akayezu 1 (1)
Hamza Khan 11 (12)
RND 74/7
Ridwan Abdulkareem 2-1-8-0
17.6
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Martin Akayezu, 1 run
17.5
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, Bowled!
17.4
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Hamza Khan, 1 run
17.3
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run
17.2
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, no run
17.1
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Ridwan Abdulkareem to Hamza Khan, 1 run
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Hamza Khan 9 (10)
Didier Ndikubwimana 5 (10)
RND 70/6
Isaac Okpe 3-0-12-0
16.6
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Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, runout (Sulaimon Runsewe / C-E Udekwe) + 1 run
16.5
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Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, Four
16.4
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Isaac Okpe to Didier Ndikubwimana, 1 run
16.3
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Isaac Okpe to Didier Ndikubwimana, no run
16.2
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Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, 1 run

Match Summary

Nigeria and Rwanda met in Final of West Africa T20I Trophy, 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: 19.6: Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled! | 19.5: Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Six | 17.5: Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!. 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 (Nigeria won by 17 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

  • 19.6: Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!
  • 19.5: Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Six
  • 17.5: Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, Bowled!
  • 16.6: Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, runout (Sulaimon Runsewe / C-E Udekwe) + 1 run
  • 16.5: Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Nigeria won by 17 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.6: Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!. 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

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Martin Akayezu 9 (10)
Hamza Khan 13 (15)
RND 86/8
ABCD 3-1-15-0

19.6 W Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Bowled!

19.5 6 Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, Six

19.4 0 Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, no run

19.3 1 Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, 1 run

19.2 0 Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, no run

19.2 Wd Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Hamza Khan, 1 wide

19.1 1L Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe to Martin Akayezu, 1 leg bye

End of over 19 (3 runs)
Martin Akayezu 3 (6)
Hamza Khan 12 (13)
RND 77/7
Isaac Okpe 4-0-15-0

18.6 1 Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, 1 run

18.5 0 Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run

18.4 0 Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run

18.3 1 Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, 1 run

18.2 1 Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, 1 run

18.1 0 Isaac Okpe to Martin Akayezu, no run

End of over 18 (4 runs)
Martin Akayezu 1 (1)
Hamza Khan 11 (12)
RND 74/7
Ridwan Abdulkareem 2-1-8-0

17.6 1 Ridwan Abdulkareem to Martin Akayezu, 1 run

17.5 W Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, Bowled!

17.4 1 Ridwan Abdulkareem to Hamza Khan, 1 run

17.3 1 Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run

17.2 0 Ridwan Abdulkareem to Kevin Irakoze, no run

17.1 1 Ridwan Abdulkareem to Hamza Khan, 1 run

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Hamza Khan 9 (10)
Didier Ndikubwimana 5 (10)
RND 70/6
Isaac Okpe 3-0-12-0

16.6 W Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, runout (Sulaimon Runsewe / C-E Udekwe) + 1 run

16.5 4 Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, Four

16.4 1 Isaac Okpe to Didier Ndikubwimana, 1 run

16.3 0 Isaac Okpe to Didier Ndikubwimana, no run

16.2 1 Isaac Okpe to Hamza Khan, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Nigeria vs Rwanda Final match?
Nigeria won by 17 runs.

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

Where can I watch Nigeria vs Rwanda live score?
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Tournament: West Africa T20I Trophy