Rwanda continued impressive run at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A with a dominant 8-wicket victory over Sierra Leone in Gaborone, Botswana, on Friday.

After another disciplined bowling display, Lawrence Mahatlane’s side dismissed Sierra Leone for just 88 runs in 19.3 overs before comfortably chasing the target with 89/2 in 15 overs.

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Ignace Ntirenganya earned Player of the Match honor after an outstanding spell of 3 wickets for 17 runs in 3.3 overs.

With the bat, captain Didier Ndikubwimana anchored the innings with 28 runs off 43 balls, while Isaie Niyomugabo guided the chase with a composed unbeaten 36 off 33 balls. Oscar Manishimwe added late momentum with an unbeaten 12 runs off 9 deliveries.

The victory marks Rwanda fifth consecutive win of the tournament after earlier victories against Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Mali.

With two matches remaining, the qualification race is entering its decisive stage. Friday clash between Botswana and Kenya could completely reshape the standings. Kenya will likely need a victory to keep qualification hopes alive, while Botswana could place itself in a very strong position ahead of the final day.

Rwanda will now face Botswana in a match already being seen as one of the biggest encounters of the tournament.

Rwanda equation is simple, one more victory would officially secure qualification to the next stage of the ICC Men T20 World Cup pathway and crown what has already been an outstanding campaign in Botswana.

Current standings

Rwanda — 10 pts

Botswana — 8 pts

Kenya — 6 pts

Cameroon — 4 pts

Mali — 2 pts

Sierra Leone — 0 pts

Côte d’Ivoire — 0 pts