Rwanda Defeats Zambia by 7 Wickets in Malawi Tri-Nation T20I Series
Rwanda secured a seven-wicket victory over Zambia in the opening match of the Malawi Tri-Nation T20I Series. The T20 international was played on August 11, 2026, at the TCA Oval in Blantyre, Malawi.
Key takeaways
- Rwanda defeated Zambia by 7 wickets in a T20 international match.
- The game was played on August 11, 2026, at TCA Oval, Blantyre, Malawi.
- Hamza Khan from Rwanda was awarded Player of the Match for his performance.
- Zambia set a target of 143, which Rwanda chased down with 11 balls to spare.

What Happened
Rwanda defeated Zambia by seven wickets in a T20 international match held on August 11, 2026, at the TCA Oval in Blantyre, Malawi. Zambia batted first and scored 142 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rwanda successfully chased the target, reaching 144 runs for three wickets with 11 balls remaining.
Key Facts
- The match was part of the Malawi Tri-Nation T20I Series.
- Rwanda won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Zambia scored 142/9 in 20 overs.
- Rwanda achieved the target, scoring 144/3 in 18.1 overs.
- Rwanda won by 7 wickets with 11 balls remaining.
- Hamza Khan of Rwanda was named Player of the Match.
- The venue was TCA Oval, Blantyre, Malawi.
- The match took place on August 11, 2026.
Background
This was the first match of the T20I Tri-Series in Malawi in 2026, featuring Rwanda and Zambia.
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