Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 was played from 20 March 2026 to 28 March 2026, featuring Nigeria Women, Zimbabwe Women U19, Ghana Women, Rwanda Women and South Africa Women U19. The schedule comprised 14 T20s. Nigeria Women won the final – Nigeria Women won by 9 runs.
Series summary
- Dates: 20 March 2026 – 28 March 2026
- Teams: Nigeria Women, Zimbabwe Women U19, Ghana Women, Rwanda Women, South Africa Women U19
- Matches: 14 scheduled, 14 completed
- Result: Nigeria Women won the final – Nigeria Women won by 9 runs.
- Wins: Rwanda Women 5, Nigeria Women 4, South Africa Women U19 3, Zimbabwe Women U19 1
Matches and results
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | 2nd Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Nigeria Women v Zimbabwe Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Nigeria Women won by 8 wkts |
| 20 March 2026 | 1st Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Ghana Women v Rwanda Women |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Rwanda Women won by 122 runs |
| 21 March 2026 | 3rd Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Ghana Women v South Africa Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | South Africa Women U19 won by 99 runs |
| 21 March 2026 | 4th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Rwanda Women v Zimbabwe Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Rwanda Women won by 60 runs |
| 22 March 2026 | 6th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Rwanda Women v South Africa Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Rwanda Women won by 4 runs (DLS method) – Revised due to rain |
| 22 March 2026 | 5th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Nigeria Women v Ghana Women |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Nigeria Women won by 136 runs |
| 24 March 2026 | 7th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 South Africa Women U19 v Zimbabwe Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | South Africa Women U19 won by 28 runs |
| 24 March 2026 | 8th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Nigeria Women v Rwanda Women |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Rwanda Women won by 6 wkts |
| 25 March 2026 | 9th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Nigeria Women v South Africa Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Match Tied (Nigeria Women won the Super Over) |
| 25 March 2026 | 10th Match, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Ghana Women v Zimbabwe Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Zimbabwe Women U19 won by 180 runs |
| 27 March 2026 | 1st Semi-Final, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Rwanda Women v Zimbabwe Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Rwanda Women won by 5 wkts |
| 27 March 2026 | 2nd Semi-Final, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Nigeria Women v South Africa Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Nigeria Women won by 7 wkts |
| 28 March 2026 | 3rd Place Play-off, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Zimbabwe Women U19 v South Africa Women U19 |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | South Africa Women U19 won by 70 runs |
| 28 March 2026 | Final, Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 Rwanda Women v Nigeria Women |
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | Nigeria Women won by 9 runs |
How the series unfolded
The series opened at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 20 March 2026: Nigeria Women won by 8 wkts. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 20 March 2026: Rwanda Women won by 122 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 21 March 2026: South Africa Women U19 won by 99 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 21 March 2026: Rwanda Women won by 60 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 22 March 2026: Rwanda Women won by 4 runs (DLS method) – Revised due to rain. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 22 March 2026: Nigeria Women won by 136 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 24 March 2026: South Africa Women U19 won by 28 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 24 March 2026: Rwanda Women won by 6 wkts. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 25 March 2026: Match Tied (Nigeria Women won the Super Over). Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 25 March 2026: Zimbabwe Women U19 won by 180 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 27 March 2026: Rwanda Women won by 5 wkts. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 27 March 2026: Nigeria Women won by 7 wkts. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 28 March 2026: South Africa Women U19 won by 70 runs. Next at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval on 28 March 2026: Nigeria Women won by 9 runs.
Venues
Matches were played at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos (14 matches).
Squads
South Africa Women U19
Mieke van Voorst (Bowling Allrounder), Shelfa Mukhari, Kananelo Mokoena, Jeze Campher, Danelie Boshoff, Chanel Venter (Batsman), Rethabile Nthoba, Ashley Barnard, Ziya Mohanlall, Siphokuhle Masilela, Bruzaan Goosen, Cayleigh Wanckel, Ashleigh van Wyk (Bowling Allrounder), Miya Lalor, Jae Leigh Filander (WK-Batsman)
Ghana Women
Ellen Asante (Bowler), Rebecca Adotei, Grace Essoun, Esther Bakiweyem, Kate Awuah (Bowler), Abigail Amuzu, Elizabeth Annor (Batsman), Ernestina Sagoe, Grace Quaicoe, Miriam Eshun (Batsman), Joycelyn Ahama, Ivy Yeboah (WK-Batsman), Rashidatu Salia (Batsman), Jacqueline Kokam (Batsman)
Rwanda Women
Clarisse Uwase (Batsman), Merveille Uwase (WK-Batsman), Sylvia Usabyimana (Batsman), Belise Murekatete (Bowling Allrounder), Marie Bimenyimana (Batting Allrounder), Flora Irakoze (WK-Batsman), Rosette Shimwamana (Batting Allrounder), Henriette Ishimwe (Batsman), Shakila Niyomuhoza (Batsman), Ruth Uwimana, Gisele Ishimwe (Batsman), Rosine Irera (Bowler), Alice Ikuzwe (Bowling Allrounder), Geovanis Uwase (Bowling Allrounder), Fanny Utagushimaninde, Georgette Ingabire (WK-Batsman)
Nigeria Women
Salome Sunday (Batsman), Muhibat Amusa (Batting Allrounder), Favour Effiong, Lillian Udeh (Bowler), Esther Sandy (Batsman), Adeshola Adekunle (Bowler), Victory Igbinedion (Bowler), Usen Peace (–), Omosigho Eguakun (Batsman), Christabel Chukwuonye (–), Lucky Piety (WK-Batsman), Annointed Akhigbe (Bowler), Sarah Etim (WK-Batsman), Queen Joseph, Henrietta Mbam
Zimbabwe Women U19
Naomi Mhlekwa, Christine Mutasa (Bowler), Bethel Zinyama, Munenyasha Mandidzora, Tawananyasha Zvomarima, Sharmaine Manyukwi, Buhlebenkosi Maposa (Bowling Allrounder), Tadiwa Garutsa, Nokutenda Makanhiwa, Beloved Biza (Bowling Allrounder), Lorraine Pemhiwa (Batsman), Nicolette Nyika, Ruvarashe Mpofu, Salem Museka
Questions and answers
When was the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 played?
20 March 2026 to 28 March 2026.
Who won the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026?
Nigeria Women won the final – Nigeria Women won by 9 runs.
Which teams played in the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026?
Nigeria Women, Zimbabwe Women U19, Ghana Women, Rwanda Women, South Africa Women U19.
Where was the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament, 2026 played?
Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos.