Aged just 15 years and 223 days, Utagu Simaninde shattered records, claiming the title of youngest centurion in women’s T20Is. She overtook Uganda’s Proscovia Alako, who scored 116 at 16 years and 233 days back in 2019.

Rwanda posted 210/3, thanks to Utagu Simaninde’s brilliance and Marvell Uwashe’s quickfire 32 not out off 19 balls. Ghana’s fielding and bowling faltered, gifting 28 extras with 25 wides proving costly.

The target of 211 proved insurmountable for Ghana, who folded for 88/8. Early wickets and consistent pressure from Rwanda’s attack dismantled their chase, securing a massive 122-run win.

This surpasses Australia’s Karen Rolton’s 96 not out debut in 2005. Men’s game parallels exist with debuts like France’s Gustav McKeon, the youngest male T20I centurion at 18, but Utagu Simaninde’s youth sets her apart.

Her poise under pressure and boundary-hitting prowess promise a bright future, potentially reshaping women’s cricket narratives from non-traditional powerhouses like Rwanda.