Rwanda Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025/26

Rwanda Tri-Nation T20I Series is a cricket tournament organized by the Rwanda Cricket Association. It operates as a regional platform for Associate member nations to play official T20 International matches, contributing to ICC rankings. Unlike a tiered league within a national pyramid, it functions as an international bilateral or multilateral series. The event typically involves a round-robin league stage among three participating nations. In the 2025 edition, the format included no knockout finals.

The tournament serves as a distinct alternative to the Kwibuka Women's T20 Tournament, also held in Rwanda, and the Pearl of Africa Series, hosted by Uganda. It does not carry a specific corporate sponsor name and is officially known as the Rwanda Tri-Nation T20I Series or Tri-Nation T20 Cup. Editions have been sporadic rather than annual, with previous installments occurring in 2022. That inaugural year featured Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with Uganda emerging as the winner. The current season features Bahrain, Malawi, and Rwanda.

Hosted at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali, the series provides a consistent venue for these matches. The 2025 edition saw Bahrain win the tournament. This structure allows teams to gain experience against regional peers without the constraints of a domestic domestic league system. The competition focuses on providing competitive cricket for nations seeking to improve their standing in international rankings. It fills a gap for teams that may not frequently participate in larger continental tournaments. The presence of Bahrain in the 2025 lineup indicates a broadening of geographic interest in this specific format. Malawi’s participation further highlights the regional nature of the event. The combination of round-robin play and international status defines the character of the series.