Nepal Women will face Vanuatu Women in the 9th T20I of the tournament. Nepal are coming with confidence after a close win against Rwanda Women by 2 wickets. Samjhana Khadka and Rachana Chaudhary played important roles, with Khadka winning Player of the Match.
Nepal Women are currently in 3rd position with 4 points and look more balanced as a team.
Vanuatu Women are still searching for their first win and are at the bottom of the table. Vanessa Vira has been their best performer so far. To win this match, Vanuatu will need a strong team effort.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy 2026 |
| Match | NP-W vs VAN-W, 9th T20I |
| Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali |
| Live Score | CricketMAN2 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Weather Report – Kigali
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 17–18°C |
| Rain Chances | 55% |
| Humidity | 100% |
There is a chance of rain, so weather could affect the game.
Recent Form
Nepal Women Form
W, W, L, L, L
Vanuatu Women Form
L, L, L, L, W
Nepal have shown better recent form compared to Vanuatu.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Nepal Women | 6 |
| Vanuatu Women | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Nepal have a slight edge in head-to-head matches.
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Pitch Report – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
The pitch is balanced but helps pacers early in the match. Batters need time to settle.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 110–120 |
| Bat First Win % | 80% |
| Bowl First Win % | 20% |
| Best For | Pacers |
Average Scores
| Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 117 |
| 2nd Innings | 90 |
Batting first is a better option on this pitch.
Probable Playing XI
Nepal Women (NP-W)
Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Rubina Poddar (WK), Puja Mahato, Indu Barma (C), Kabita Kunwar, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chhetri, Rachana Chaudhary, Riya Sharma, Manisha Upadhyay
Vanuatu Women (VAN-W)
Rachel Andrew (C), Valenta Langiatu, Nasimana Navaika, Selina Solman, Susan Stephen, Gillian Chilia, Alvina Chilia, Mahina Tarimiala (WK), Natalia Kakor, Vanessa Vira, Melissa Fare
Top Fantasy Picks
Nepal Women
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samjhana Khadka | Batter | 70 | 0 |
| Puja Mahato | Batter | 66 | 2 |
| Bindu Rawal | Batter | 52 | 0 |
| Kabita Kunwar | Bowler | 8 | 5 |
Vanuatu Women
| Player | Role | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Vira | Bowler | 0 | 7 |
| Selina Solman | Batter | 55 | 0 |
| Valenta Langiatu | Batter | 51 | 0 |
| Nasimana Navaika | Bowler | 0 | 3 |
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|
| Puja Mahato | Vanessa Vira |
| Kabita Kunwar | Samjhana Khadka |
Dream11 Team Suggestion
| Category | Picks |
|---|---|
| SL Captain | Puja Mahato |
| GL Captain | Vanessa Vira |
| Punt Picks | Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar |
| Combination | 2-3-2-4 |
Match Prediction
Nepal Women look stronger with better batting depth and in-form players. Samjhana Khadka, Puja Mahato, and Kabita Kunwar are key players who can impact the match.
Vanuatu depend heavily on Vanessa Vira and Nasimana Navaika, which makes them slightly weaker as a unit.
Prediction: Nepal Women to win
