The Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 Points Table tracks the performance of all six teams competing in the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Lagos. Teams earn 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and Net Run Rate (NRR) decides rankings when teams finish level on points.
The tournament kicked off on March 20, 2026, and will run until March 28, 2026, with 14 T20I matches played at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos. The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) organises this annual event to give women cricketers across Africa a proper stage to compete and improve their ICC rankings.
After Match 1, Rwanda Women sit at the top of the table with a commanding win over Ghana Women. Meanwhile, four teams are yet to play their opening fixture. As a result, the NRR column already shows a big early swing, which could matter when teams finish level on points later in the tournament.
Current Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I 2026 Standings
The tournament features six teams playing in a single round-robin league stage. Each team faces every other team once during the group phase. Below are the updated standings after Match 1 (March 20, 2026).
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +3.389 |
| 2 | Nigeria Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +5.085 |
| 3 | South Africa Women U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.882 |
| 4 | Sierra Leone Women | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Zimbabwe Women U19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -3.074 |
| 6 | Ghana Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -5.950 |
Full Match Schedule & Results
Here is the complete match-by-match schedule for the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament 2026. All matches are played at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos. Completed matches show results. Times are listed in both WAT (West Africa Time) and IST (Indian Standard Time).
League Stage (March 20 to 25)
| Date | Match | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, Fri | 1st Match | Rwanda Women vs Ghana Women | Rwanda Women won by 122 runs |
| 2nd Match | Zimbabwe Women U19 vs Nigeria Women | Nigeria Women won by 8 wickets | |
| Mar 21, Sat | 3rd Match | South Africa Women U19 vs Ghana Women | SA Women U19 won by 59 runs |
| 4th Match | Rwanda Women vs Zimbabwe Women U19 | Rwanda Women won by 60 runs | |
| Mar 22, Sun | 5th Match | Nigeria Women vs Ghana Women | Nigeria Women won by 135 runs |
| 6th Match | Rwanda Women vs South Africa Women U19 | Rwanda Women won by 4 runs (DLS) | |
| Mar 24, Tue | 7th Match | South Africa Women U19 vs Zimbabwe Women U19 | Upcoming |
| 8th Match | Nigeria Women vs Rwanda Women | Upcoming | |
| Mar 25, Wed | 9th Match | Nigeria Women vs South Africa Women U19 | Upcoming |
| 10th Match | Ghana Women vs Zimbabwe Women U19 | Upcoming |
Note: Match 15 (Ghana vs Sierra Leone) timing is yet to be confirmed by the NCF. This table will be updated with results after each match day.
Knockout Stage (March 27 to 28)
After the league stage, the top four teams from the standings qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-final winners advance to the final, while the losers play the 3rd place play-off.
| # | Date | Match | Time (WAT) | Time (IST) | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 1 | Mar 27 | Semi-Final 1 (TBA vs TBA) | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Upcoming |
| SF 2 | Mar 27 | Semi-Final 2 (TBA vs TBA) | 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 3rd | Mar 28 | 3rd Place Play-off (TBA vs TBA) | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Upcoming |
| F | Mar 28 | FINAL (TBA vs TBA) | 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Upcoming |
Knockout Qualification Format
The league stage runs from March 20 to March 26, 2026. After that, the tournament moves into the knockout phase. Here is how teams qualify:
League Stage
All six teams play each other once in the round-robin phase. That gives a total of 15 league matches. Consequently, every team plays 5 matches before the knockouts.
Semi-Finals (March 27)
The top four teams from the league standings qualify for the semi-finals. The first semi-final starts at 10:00 AM WAT (2:30 PM IST), followed by the second at 2:00 PM WAT (6:30 PM IST).
3rd Place Play-off & Final (March 28)
The two semi-final losers play the 3rd place match in the morning. Meanwhile, the two winners meet in the final in the afternoon. Both matches take place at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos.
If teams finish level on points at any stage, NRR serves as the tiebreaker. That is why the early NRR swings from Match 1 could prove decisive later on.
Tournament Schedule Overview
The tournament runs from March 20 to March 28, 2026. Two matches are played daily during the league stage. Here is the phase-wise breakdown:
| Date | Phase | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | League – Match 1, 2 | Match 1 Completed |
| March 21, 2026 | League – Match 3, 4 | Upcoming |
| March 22, 2026 | League – Match 5, 6 | Upcoming |
| March 23, 2026 | League – Match 7, 8 | Upcoming |
| March 24, 2026 | League – Match 9, 10 | Upcoming |
| March 25, 2026 | League – Match 11, 12 | Upcoming |
| March 26, 2026 | League – Match 13, 14, 15 | Upcoming |
| March 27, 2026 | Semi-Finals (1 and 2) | Upcoming |
| March 28, 2026 | 3rd Place Play-off + Final | Upcoming |
Where to Follow the Matches
Indian fans can stream the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 live on FanCode. The app and website both provide ball-by-ball coverage.
In addition, ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz offer live scorecard updates throughout the event. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Cricket Federation’s official social media handles share highlights and updates regularly.
There is no confirmed TV broadcast for this tournament in India. Therefore, FanCode remains the only live streaming option for Indian fans who want to follow the action.
Points System
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 points |
| Tie / No Result | 1 point each |
| Loss | 0 points |
| Tiebreaker | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
About the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament
The Nigeria Cricket Federation introduced this tournament to develop women’s cricket across West Africa and the broader African continent. It brings together national teams from different African countries and, starting this year, U19 sides from South Africa and Zimbabwe as well.
The event has grown from a bilateral series between Nigeria and Rwanda into a full multi-team competition. Many players who perform well here gain visibility for ICC ranking purposes and future continental tournaments. Additionally, the South Africa U19 squad is using this as preparation for the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal in 2027.
The 2026 edition is officially called the Patricia Kambarami Cup, named in honour of a pioneering figure in African cricket development. All matches are played at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos, which features a modern ten-strip turf wicket.
Stay Updated with the Points Table
Match 1 has set the stage, and things will only get more intense from here. Rwanda Women’s massive NRR of +6.100 leads the tournament right now, but 14 more league matches remain before the semi-finals.
Host nation Nigeria Women are yet to play their opening fixture and will look to make a strong start on home soil. Meanwhile, the two U19 sides from South Africa and Zimbabwe will be eager to prove they can compete against senior national teams.
Every match from here can flip the standings. Keep checking the points table after each match day to track your team’s progress and see who builds real momentum heading into the knockouts on March 27.
