Cricket Sierra Leone Win Toss Against Ghana in Rwanda, Elect to Bowl First in U-19 World Cup Qualifier
Sahid Bangura Cricket Sierra Leone won the toss and chose to bowl first against Ghana in the opening match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier at the RP Kigali Oval in Rwanda on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The encounter began at 7:00 a.m. local time and marked the start of Sierra Leone’s campaign in the regional qualifying tournament, which brings together emerging under-19 cricket teams from across Africa competing for progression toward the next stage of World Cup qualification.
After winning the toss, the Sierra Leone captain opted to field first in a decision aimed at taking advantage of the early morning conditions at the Kigali venue. Ghana were therefore sent in to bat as both sides sought a strong start to the competition.
The match is being played at the RP Kigali Oval, which is hosting fixtures in the Africa Division 2 Qualifier. The tournament is an important pathway for youth cricket development on the continent and offers participating teams the opportunity to compete for advancement in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup qualification process.
Sierra Leone entered the contest looking to begin the tournament with a positive performance against their West African rivals, while Ghana also sought to secure an early victory in the opening round of matches.