Rwanda lead as Nigeria chase in West Africa Trophy cricket tournament
Rwanda have surged to the top of the 2025 West Africa Trophy cricket tournament standings, overtaking Nigeria after a crucial win in Abuja. The Rwandan team is also dominating the individual leaderboards, with standout performances in both batting and bowling. Nigeria’s players remain in contention, with several making significant contributions. The tournament continues to deliver exciting cricket as the final rounds approach.
Match highlights
- Rwanda handed Nigeria their first defeat of the tournament on June 3, 2025, moving to the top of the points table.
- Rwandan bowlers Rukiriza Emile and Muhammad Nadir lead the wicket charts, with 13 and 11 wickets respectively.
- Nigeria’s Isaac Okpe is the only player with a five-wicket haul in a single match, and sits third among bowlers.
- On the batting side, Rwanda’s Hamza Khan tops the leaderboard with 181 runs, while Nigeria’s Isaac Danladi is third with 154 runs.
- Nigeria’s Rahmon Ali won Player of the Match for his 64-run knock against Sierra Leone on June 1, 2025.
