Ivory Coast vs Rwanda T20I all matches are contested at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, a venue that has hosted 115 T20I matches since August 2021.
Rwanda is the most active team at the ground with 47 appearances, while the stadium has recorded extremes such as Tanzania’s highest team total of 242/6 and Malawi’s lowest of 11/0.
Overview
The head-to-head rivalry between Ivory Coast and Rwanda in the T20I format is centered around the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. This venue has served as a primary stage for T20I cricket since the first match was held in 2021. The stadium has hosted a significant volume of international fixtures, with a total of 115 matches recorded in the dataset. The first match at this venue took place on 2021-08-18, and the most recent recorded match occurred on 2025-07-27. Rwanda is the most active team at the venue, having played 47 matches there. This high frequency of games underscores the stadium's importance to the host nation's cricketing infrastructure and its role in regional T20I competitions.
Match History and Venue Context
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali has served as a primary hub for T20I cricket in the region, hosting a total of 115 matches between August 18, 2021, and July 27, 2025. Rwanda stands out as the most active team at this venue, having played 47 of these contests. This high volume of fixtures underscores the stadium's significance for the home side, which has utilized the ground extensively to build form and test strategies against a diverse range of opponents over the four-year period.
The statistical records from these 115 matches highlight the competitive nature of the T20I format at Gahanga. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 242/6, achieved by Tanzania on November 2, 2021. In contrast, the lowest team total is 11/0, set by Malawi on November 18, 2022. These extremes demonstrate the varying pitch conditions and batting challenges faced by teams competing in Kigali during this timeframe.
Individual performances have also defined key moments in the venue's history. The highest individual batting score is 107, scored by OH Agbomadzie on December 8, 2022. On the bowling front, the best figures recorded are 5/5, delivered by Ali Dawood on July 25, 2025. These records provide benchmarks for players aiming to leave a mark at the stadium, reflecting the high stakes and statistical depth of the T20I matches hosted there.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Gahanga?
Team scoring extremes at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium reveal significant variance in batting performances across the 115 matches recorded at the venue. This scoreline demonstrates the potential for high-scoring encounters on the Kigali pitch, particularly when conditions favor the batsmen. This minimal score highlights the impact of bowling dominance or batting collapses, creating a stark difference between the venue's scoring highs and lows.
The gap between these two records underscores the unpredictable nature of T20I cricket at this ground. Tanzania's 242/6 represents a substantial chase or target-setting effort, while Malawi's 11/0 indicates a scenario where wickets may have remained intact despite a low run rate, or the innings concluded prematurely. These statistical bookends provide context for analysts evaluating team strategies and pitch behavior over time. The data spans from the first match on 2021-08-18 to the most recent on 2025-07-27, offering a comprehensive view of scoring trends.
Individual Records at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Individual Records at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
Outstanding individual performances have punctuated the competitive history at this venue. The highest individual batting score recorded in the 115 matches played here is 107 runs, achieved by OH Agbomadzie. This milestone innings was delivered on 2022-12-08, standing out as the premier batting effort among all competitors who have taken to the crease in Kigali. The score reflects the potential for dominant individual displays within the T20I format at this specific ground.
On the bowling front, the most exceptional figures recorded at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium are 5/5. These best bowling figures were achieved by Ali Dawood on 2025-07-25. This performance represents the peak of individual bowling efficiency at the venue, capturing five wickets for just five runs in a single T20I match. The contrast between the highest batting score and the best bowling figures illustrates the range of individual excellence witnessed across the 115 fixtures.
These individual records provide context for the team totals observed at the stadium. While Tanzania posted the highest team total of 242/6 on 2021-11-02, individual contributions like Agbomadzie's century and Dawood's five-wicket haul are critical components of such results. The data from Cricsheet confirms these specific achievements as the definitive individual benchmarks for the venue. No other player has surpassed these specific numerical thresholds in the recorded history of T20I matches at this location.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
What is the lowest team total at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
Who holds the record for the highest individual batting score at Gahanga?
OH Agbomadzie holds the record with a score of 107, scored on 2022-12-08.
What are the best bowling figures at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
When was the first T20I match played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
The first match was played on 2021-08-18.
Summary
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium has hosted 115 T20I matches between 2021 and 2025. Key records include Tanzania’s highest total of 242/6, Malawi’s lowest of 11/0, OH Agbomadzie’s highest individual score of 107, and Ali Dawood’s best bowling figures of 5/5.