The game was first introduced in the country after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, following the return of many Rwandans who had been exiled in English-speaking cricket-playing neighboring countries – such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.Most of these exiles were students and played the game while pursuing their studies at the National University of Rwanda (now University of Rwanda).

Charles Haba, one of the pioneers of the game at the National University of Rwanda went on to become the first President of the Association which was founded between 1999 and 2000.

In 2011, Rwanda were crowned champions of the ICC T20 Africa Division 3 tournament.

In 2022, Rwanda hosted the 2022-23 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.

They also created history by defeating West Indies in the Super 6 by 4 wickets.

The national senior women’s team is ranked 7th in Africa[11] 2021- update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most sports activities were cancelled.

In 2012, Brian Lara agreed to join a decorated list of patrons; British Prime Minister David Cameron, Andrew Mitchell, Jonathan Agnew, Heather Knight and Peter Gummer, Baron Chadlington Gahanga Cricket Stadium was officially launched in 2017.