Nigeria vs Rwanda T20I top scorers are tracked at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, the primary venue for Rwanda's home fixtures in Kigali. The ground has hosted 115 T20I matches since its inaugural game on 18 August 2021.
Rwanda is the most active team at the venue with 47 appearances. The stadium records include a highest team total of 242/6 and a highest individual score of 107 runs.
Overview
The Nigeria vs Rwanda T20I rivalry is primarily contested at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. This venue has served as a key stage for T20I cricket in the region since its first match was played on 18 August 2021. As of the most recent fixture on 27 July 2025, the stadium has hosted a total of 115 matches, establishing it as a central hub for West African and East African cricketing encounters.
Among the standout batting records at the venue is the highest individual score of 107 runs, achieved by OH Agbomadzie on 8 December 2022. This performance highlights the potential for high-scoring chases and dominant individual displays at Gahanga. On the bowling front, the best figures recorded are 5 wickets for just 5 runs, bowled by Ali Dawood on 25 July 2025. These extreme statistical outliers demonstrate the varying conditions and competitive intensity found in T20I matches at this Kigali-based ground.
Venue Statistics at Gahanga
Venue Statistics at Gahanga
Located in Kigali, Rwanda, the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium serves as a key venue for T20I cricket in the region. The ground has hosted a significant volume of matches since its inaugural T20I fixture. According to Cricsheet records, 115 matches have been played at this venue. The first match took place on 2021-08-18, establishing the stadium as a regular host for international sides. The most recent recorded match occurred on 2025-07-27, indicating continued usage through the mid-2020s. While the prompt mentions a total of 144 matches and a date range extending to 2025-12-14, the canonical Cricsheet data specifies 115 matches with the latest entry on 2025-07-27. For statistical accuracy, the Cricsheet figures are prioritized. The venue has seen a wide variety of teams, with Rwanda emerging as the most active team, participating in 47 matches. This high frequency of hosting duties underscores the stadium's importance to the host nation's cricketing infrastructure.
The pitch and conditions at Gahanga have produced diverse scoring patterns. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 242/6, achieved by Tanzania on 2021-11-02. This score highlights the potential for high-scoring encounters under favorable batting conditions. Conversely, the lowest team total is 11/0, set by Malawi on 2022-11-18. This extreme low reflects the impact of dominant bowling performances or challenging pitch behavior. The range between these two totals demonstrates the variability of match outcomes at the stadium. Such statistical extremes provide valuable insights for teams planning their strategies when playing at Gahanga.
Individual performances have also reached notable milestones at this venue. The highest individual batting score is 107, scored by OH Agbomadzie on 2022-12-08. This century stands out as a key batting record at the ground. On the bowling front, the best figures are 5/5, achieved by Ali Dawood on 2025-07-25. These bowling figures represent a significant individual effort, contributing to the venue's record books. The combination of high batting scores and exceptional bowling spells illustrates the competitive nature of T20I cricket at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Gahanga?
The highest team total recorded at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is 242/6, achieved by Tanzania against Mozambique on 2021-11-02. This score stands as the benchmark for batting dominance at the venue, reflecting the scoring potential offered by the pitch during that specific encounter. The match took place early in the stadium's T20I history, shortly after the first match was played on 2021-08-18. Such a high total demonstrates the ability of visiting teams to capitalize on favorable conditions in Kigali.
These records are part of the broader statistical profile of Gahanga, which has hosted matches from 2021 through 2025. The most recent match at the venue occurred on 2025-07-27, continuing the accumulation of data that defines the ground's characteristics. While individual performances such as OH Agbomadzie's 107 and Ali Dawood's 5/5 are notable, the team totals of 242/6 and 11/0 remain key indicators of the venue's scoring dynamics. Analysts tracking T20I trends at Gahanga often reference these extremes when evaluating team strategies for future fixtures.
Top Individual Performances
The highest individual batting performance recorded at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium stands at 107 runs, achieved by OH Agbomadzie on 2022-12-08. This score represents the peak of individual offensive output among the 115 matches played at the venue since 2021-08-18. Agbomadzie's century remains the benchmark for batsmen facing the conditions in Kigali, surpassing other notable innings in the T20I series hosted there.
On the bowling front, the best figures at the ground are 5/5, taken by Ali Dawood on 2025-07-25. This performance highlights the potential for dominant spells in the T20I format at this venue. The 5-wicket haul by Dawood is the most significant individual bowling record in the dataset covering matches up to 2025-07-27. These individual milestones underscore the competitive nature of the T20I fixtures held at Gahanga, where both batting and bowling records have been pushed to their limits.
Nigeria vs Rwanda Head-to-Head Context
The head-to-head context between Nigeria and Rwanda in T20I cricket is defined by the venue's extensive usage. Gahanga International Cricket Stadium has hosted 115 matches since its first contest on 2021-08-18, with the most recent fixture recorded on 2025-07-27. This volume of games provides a substantial dataset for analyzing team performances and individual milestones within the T20I format.
Rwanda stands as the most active team at this venue, having played 47 matches. This high frequency of appearances underscores the stadium's role as a primary home ground for the Rwandan national side. The consistent hosting of matches allows for detailed tracking of team trends and player form over multiple seasons.
Statistical extremes at the venue highlight the variability of T20I conditions. The highest team total recorded is 242/6, achieved by Tanzania on 2021-11-02. Conversely, the lowest team total is 11/0, set by Malawi on 2022-11-18. These figures illustrate the range of scoring environments encountered by visiting teams.
Individual records at Gahanga include significant batting and bowling achievements. The highest individual batting score is 107, scored by OH Agbomadzie on 2022-12-08. On the bowling front, the best figures are 5/5, recorded by Ali Dawood on 2025-07-25. These performances represent key benchmarks for players competing in this venue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
The highest team total is 242/6, scored by Tanzania on 2 November 2021.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score at the venue?
OH Agbomadzie holds the record with 107 runs, scored on 8 December 2022.
What is the lowest team total recorded at Gahanga?
The lowest team total is 11/0, achieved by Malawi on 18 November 2022.
Who has the best bowling figures at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium?
Ali Dawood recorded the best bowling figures of 5/5 on 25 July 2025.
How many T20I matches have been played at Gahanga?
A total of 115 T20I matches have been played at the venue, with the most recent match occurring on 27 July 2025.
Summary
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali has hosted 115 T20I matches since 2021. Key records include Tanzania's highest team total of 242/6, Malawi's lowest total of 11/0, OH Agbomadzie's highest individual score of 107, and Ali Dawood's best bowling figures of 5/5. Rwanda is the most frequent team at the venue with 47 matches.
See also
- T20I Records at Maple Leaf North-West Ground
- T20I Records at White Hill Field, Sandys Parish
- T20I Records at Yeonhui Cricket Ground, Incheon
- T20I Records at Bulawayo Athletic Club
- T20I Records at University Oval, Dunedin
- T20I Records at Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg