NP-W vs VAN-W Match Preview:
Nepal Women (NP-W) will lock horns with Vanuatu Women (VAN-W) in the 9th match of the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy 2026 . NP-W won their last match against Rwanda women (RWA-W) by 2 wickets.
Samjhana Khadka and Rachana Chaudhary were their standout performers. Samjhana Khadka was named Player of the Match. Nepal Women holds 3rd place with 4 points.
On the other hand, Vanuatu Women are still searching for their first win and currently sit at the bottom of the points table. Vanessa Vira has been consistently performing well for Vanuatu Women. To beat Nepal women in this match, Vanuatu Women must play good cricket.
NP-W vs VAN-W Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: ICC Women's Challenge Trophy 2026
- Match: NP-W vs VAN-W 9th T20I
- Date: 24th April. 2026
- Match Start Time: 12:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali.
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: FANCODE
Kigali Weather Report:
- Temperature: 17-18 C
- Rain Chances: 55%
- Humidity: 100%
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team NP-W Form
NP-W Recent Form: W, W, L, L, L
Team VAN-W Form
VAN-W Recent Form: L, L, L, L, W
Head-to-Head Stats:
| NP-W Won | 6 |
| VAN-W Won | 4 |
| NR | 0 |
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface. The average first-innings score at this venue is 110-120 runs. Pacers will get support in the initial phase.
- Win Batting First: 80%
- Win Bowling First: 20%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (60%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 117
- Average 3rd Innings: 90
Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.
NP-W vs VAN-W Probable Playing 11
Nepal Women Probable 11:
Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Rubina Poddar (Wicketkeeper), Puja Mahato, Indu Barma (Captain), Kabita Kunwar, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chhetri, Rachana Chaudhary, Riya Sharma, Manisha Upadhyay.
Vanuatu Women Probable 11:
Rachel Andrew (Captain), Valenta Langiatu, Nasimana Navaika, Selina Solman, Susan Stephen, Gillian Chilia, Alvina Chilia, Mahina Tarimiala (Wicketkeeper), Natalia Kakor, Vanessa Vira, Melissa Fare
Top Picks from Nepal Women
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Samjhana Khadka | BAT | 70 | 0 |
| Puja Mahato | BAT | 66 | 2 |
| Bindu Rawal | BAT | 52 | 0 |
| Kabita Kunwar | BOWL | 8 | 5 |
Top Picks from Vanuatu Women
| Players | Role | Runs | Wickets |
| Vanessa Vira | BOWL | 0 | 7 |
| Selina Solman | BAT | 55 | 0 |
| Valenta Langiatu | BAT | 51 | 0 |
| Nasimana Navaika | BOWL | 0 | 3 |
NP-W vs VAN-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Puja Mahato | Vanessa Vira |
| Kabita Kunwar | Samjhana Khadka |
NP-W vs VAN-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Nepal Women vs Vanuatu Women Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | Puja Mahato |
| GL Captain Choice | Vanessa Vira |
| Punt Picks | Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-2-6-2 |
Match Prediction - Who Will Win
Nepal Women have batting depth and the advantage of playing in home conditions; they have talented players like Samjhana Khadka, who scored 48 runs in the last match, and Puja Mahato, Kabita Kunwar, who is currently in good form. Whereas Vanuatu Women heavily relied on Nasimana Navaika and Vanessa Vira.
Prediction: Nepal Women to win.
Disclaimer:This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.