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Rwanda’s 15-Year-Old Fanny Utagushimaninde Hits Record T20I Century on Debut in Lagos

Her 111 at the Nigeria Invitational spotlights Rwanda’s MCC-supported youth pathway.

Overview

  • At 15 years and 223 days, she became the youngest T20I centurion across genders.
  • She is the first woman to score a T20I century on debut, surpassing Karen Rolton’s 96* debut mark.
  • Utagushimaninde’s unbeaten 111 off 65 balls with 17 fours propelled Rwanda to 210/3 before Ghana were restricted to 88/8 for a 122-run victory.
  • She reached her hundred off 59 deliveries in the 18th over with a clip through mid-wicket off seamer Elizabeth Annor.
  • Named Player of the Match, she called the moment “a dream” as coach Leonard Nhamburo praised her dedication and highlighted Rwanda’s development work supported by the MCC Foundation.