Rwanda Defeats Sierra Leone by 6 Wickets in Africa Continental Cup 2026 T20

Match Overview

On 16 September 2026, Rwanda secured a six‑wicket victory over Sierra Leone in Match 16 of the Africa Continental Cup, played at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali. The contest was a T20 encounter where Sierra Leone won the toss and elected to bat first.

Sierra Leone’s Innings

Sierra Leone struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Rwandan bowling attack. They were restricted to 87/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The top scorer was Abu Kamara, who made 34 runs off 36 balls, while Solomon Williams added 18 runs from 15 deliveries. The rest of the batting lineup failed to reach double figures, leaving the team well below a competitive total.

This scoring summary is corroborated by the live scorecard from India Today India Today.

Rwandan Bowling Highlights

The standout performance came from Eric Kubwimana, who delivered a spell of 4 wickets for just 8 runs in his four‑over quota, earning him Player of the Match honours. He was well supported by Muhammad Nadir, who claimed 3 wickets for 11 runs. Together they kept the Sierra Leonean run rate under pressure throughout the innings.

Details of Kubwimana’s figures and the Player of the Match award are highlighted in the match highlights from The SportsTak The SportsTak.

Rwanda’s Chase

Chasing a modest target of 88, Rwanda reached the goal comfortably in 12.5 overs, finishing at 91/4. David Uwimana played a blistering cameo, scoring 24 runs off only 9 balls, which included two sixes and a four. Didier Ndikubwimana contributed a steady 18 runs off 18 balls, ensuring the chase remained on track. The win was sealed with six wickets to spare, demonstrating Rwanda’s clinical execution.

Context and Verification

The result was confirmed across multiple sources, including the live scorecard and match highlights, and the search interest for “sierra leone vs rwanda” spiked in India on the day of the match, as indicated by Google Trends data Google Trends India. No further updates or revisions to the score have been reported since the match concluded.