Rwanda national cricket team

The Rwandan national cricket team is the team that represents Rwanda in international cricket. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003 and an associate member in 2017.

2000-2008
2004 marked the genesis of Rwanda national team's participation in regional and international tournaments, their very first being the African Affiliates Championship in 2004, where they finished seventh in South Africa. In 2006 they competed in Division Three of the African region of the World Cricket League, improving their performance and finishing in sixth. They remained in Division Three in 2008.

In 2008, they participated in the ICC World Cricket League Africa Region Division Three hosted by South Africa and reached semi finals.

2009-2015
In 2009, the national team participated in the African Cricket World Cup qualifiers in Malawi and in the ICC Africa Twenty20 Division Three in 2011 hosted by Ghana and emerged as the winners against Seychelles.

2015-2020
In 2016, captain Eric Dusingizimana set a world record for the longest individual net session in an attempt to raise funds for the construction of a new cricket stadium.

In 2017, they became an associate member of the ICC. In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Rwanda and other ICC members since 1 January 2019 have the T20I status.

In March 2018 the Rwanda Cricket Association named former Kenyan international Martin Suji as head coach on an initial four-month contract, encompassing the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier Eastern Subregion tournament.

Grounds
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium and Kicukiro Oval located in IPRC Kigali former ETO Kicukiro are the main cricket grounds in Kigali. In August 2011, Rwanda Cricket Stadium Foundation was formed to build and manage, on a not-for-profit basis, the first dedicated international cricket ground in Rwanda. It is located on a 4.5-hectare site on the edge of Kigali, Rwanda's capital.

The charity is run by a team of cricket enthusiasts from the UK Christopher Shale and Rwanda in partnership with the Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation. The ground was expected to be completed in 2014.

The construction of Rwanda's first dedicated cricket ground will provide a permanent home for the sport, helping its development and increasing opportunity for thousands of disadvantaged young people.

In 2012, Brian Lara agreed to become one of the patrons. The stadium is also supported by former British Prime Minister David Cameron, Andrew Mitchell, Jonathan Agnew, Heather Knight, Peter Gummer, Baron Chadlington

Facilities

 * An international-standard cricket ground (one Astroturf wicket; several grass wickets)
 * Pavilion (with restaurant, bar and conference facilities)
 * Six cricket nets
 * Modest spectator seating
 * Car parking (c. 80 spaces)
 * Soft (green) landscaping

Current squad
This lists all the players who have played for Rwanda in the past 12 months or has been part of the latest T20I squad. Updated as of 15 October 2023.

Records and statistics
International Match Summary — Rwanda Last updated 6 July 2024

Twenty20 International

 * Highest team total: 196/4 v. Seychelles, 19 October 2021 at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda.
 * Highest individual score: 100*, Orchide Tuyisenge v. Seychelles, 19 October 2021 at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali.
 * Best individual bowling figures: 4/9, Martin Akayezu v. Estawini, 22 October 2021 at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali.

Most T20I runs for Rwanda

Most T20I wickets for Rwanda

T20I record versus other nations

''Records complete to T20I #2736. Last updated 6 July 2024.''

Other matches
For a list of selected international matches played by Rwanda, see Cricket Archive.