The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 features seven African nations competing across 21 T20s from May 23–30, 2026.
Rwanda and Botswana lead the standings with dominant performances, while Kenya’s superior NRR keeps them firmly in contention.
ICC Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 — Current Points Table
The points table for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 shows team standings, points, wins, losses, and net run rate throughout the tournament.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +5.116 |
| 2 | Botswana | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +4.731 |
| 3 | Kenya | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.980 |
| 4 | Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.945 |
| 5 | Mali | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4.941 |
| 6 | Sierra Leone | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.533 |
| 7 | Ivory Coast | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -8.580 |
Team Analysis & Qualification Picture
- Rwanda top the ICC Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 points table with two convincing wins and an NRR of +7.141. They are strong favourites to advance. Botswana are equally impressive, both victories came by 10 wickets, giving them a commanding NRR of +5.552 and making them the most clinical side in the group.
- Kenya hold the best NRR in the entire group at +8.600 despite playing just one match. With games in hand, they remain a serious threat to finish in the top two of the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 standings.
- Cameroon stay alive with a thrilling 1-wicket win over Sierra Leone, the most dramatic result of the qualifier so far. Sitting on 2 points with a slim positive NRR of +0.430, they must win their remaining games convincingly to have any hope of qualification.
- Sierra Leone, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire are all yet to win in the ICC Africa Sub Regional Qualifier Group A 2026. Mali’s NRR of -9.704 and Côte d’Ivoire’s -13.550 reflect heavy defeats, while Sierra Leone’s -2.533 suggests closer contests. All three face an extremely difficult road to qualification.
Key Takeaway
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 is shaping up as a two-horse race between Rwanda and Botswana at the top, with Kenya and Cameroon fighting hard for any remaining spots.
Every run and wicket counts, NRR could yet be the decisive factor before the tournament concludes on May 30, 2026.
