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Rwanda Narrowly Loses Thrilling Cricket Match
10 Sep
Summary
- Kenya defeated Rwanda by two wickets in a close Africa Continental Cup match.
- Yves Cyusa starred for Rwanda with 25 runs and 4 wickets.
- Kenya's captain Dhiren Gondaria scored 54 runs to guide his team's chase.
Rwanda suffered a narrow two-wicket defeat against Kenya in the Africa Continental Cup at Gahanga Cricket Stadium. The home team posted 139/8 in their 20 overs, bolstered by late contributions. Yves Cyusa was Rwanda's standout performer, contributing 25 runs with the bat and claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 13 runs. David Uwimana also provided impetus with 35 runs.
Kenya's chase saw wickets falling at regular intervals, but captain Dhiren Gondaria anchored the innings with a vital 54 runs. Despite Cyusa's bowling efforts, Kenya reached the target of 144/8 in the final over, securing a dramatic victory and handing Rwanda their first loss of the tournament. In another match, Uganda dominated Sierra Leone by 114 runs.
