Zambia beat Rwanda 93 to 92 in a T20I match as part of the Tri-series in Malawi on 16 August 2026.
The hosts sit top of the table after five games with three wins, two losses and seven points. Rwanda are second on six points from six matches, three victories and three defeats.
Both sides have been involved in some close finishes lately. Zambia beat Malawi 180:133 and Rwanda 131:130 in their last two outings, while Rwanda's recent results include a 102:101 win over Malawi and narrow losses to Zambia and Malawi.
Zambia's win moves them to eight points, extending their lead at the top. Rwanda remain on six points despite having played one more game than their opponents.
The result means the hosts are now two points clear with a game in hand, though the series is still wide open and anything can happen.