ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 | 24-Oct-2026 06:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
GM 93/9 (20)
ZMB 97/2 (11.4)
Zambia won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadreck Malama* | 38 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 122.58 |
| Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Demba* | 0.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 19.5 |
| Andre Jarju | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Last Wicket:Jakir Patel c Abubacarr Kuyateh b Musa Jobarteh 34(24) - 76/2 in 9.4 ov.
Gambia vs Zambia
Gambia — Innings 1 (93/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Jarju c Ismail Kara b Ayaz Dadabhai | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Muhammed Manga c Zahirbhai Patel b Joseph Zulu | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Frank Campbell b Ayaz Dadabhai | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 | |
| Aniru Conteh lbw b Zahirbhai Patel | 16 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 51.61 | |
| Pa Assan Faye run out (Ayaz Dadabhai/Chimya Chilekwa) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Abubacarr Kuyateh (c) c Zahirbhai Patel b Javid Patel | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| David Demba c Chimya Chilekwa b Ismail Kara | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 59.09 | |
| Mustapha Suwareh c Chimya Chilekwa b Ayaz Dadabhai | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Musa Jobarteh b Ayaz Dadabhai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Malang Touray not out | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 93 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ousman Bah (wk) | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3.8 |
| Joseph Zulu | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Chimya Chilekwa | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Robert Lungu | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Zahirbhai Patel | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Javid Patel | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jarju & Muhammed Manga | 9 | 8 |
| Frank Campbell & Muhammed Manga | 14 | 13 |
| Aniru Conteh & Muhammed Manga | 0 | 5 |
| Aniru Conteh & Pa Assan Faye | 14 | 17 |
| Aniru Conteh & Abubacarr Kuyateh | 9 | 25 |
| David Demba & Abubacarr Kuyateh | 7 | 6 |
| David Demba & Mustapha Suwareh | 34 | 37 |
| David Demba & Musa Jobarteh | 0 | 1 |
| David Demba & Malang Touray | 6 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Jarju | 1.2 | 9 |
| 2 | Frank Campbell | 3.3 | 23 |
| 3 | Muhammed Manga | 4.2 | 23 |
| 4 | Pa Assan Faye | 7.1 | 37 |
| 5 | Aniru Conteh | 11.2 | 46 |
| 6 | Abubacarr Kuyateh | 12.2 | 53 |
| 7 | Mustapha Suwareh | 18.3 | 87 |
| 8 | Musa Jobarteh | 18.4 | 87 |
| 9 | David Demba | 19.6 | 93 |
Zambia — Innings 2 (84/2 in 11 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara c Ousman Bah b Abubacarr Kuyateh | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 | |
| Shadreck Malama (wk) batting | 26 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 89.66 | |
| Jakir Patel c Abubacarr Kuyateh b Musa Jobarteh | 34 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 141.67 | |
| Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad batting | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 84 | 2 wkts, 11 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Chimya Chilekwa, Javid Patel (c), Joseph Zulu, Ayaz Dadabhai, Musonda Yambayamba, Robert Lungu, Zahirbhai Patel | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musa Jobarteh | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Abubacarr Kuyateh | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Pa Assan Faye | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Andre Jarju | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara & Shadreck Malama | 15 | 11 |
| Jakir Patel & Shadreck Malama | 61 | 47 |
| Vasimakram & Shadreck Malama | 8 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Kara | 1.5 | 15 |
| 2 | Jakir Patel | 9.4 | 76 |
Match Info
| Match | Gambia vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 |
| Time | 24-Oct-2026 06:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Abuja |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Gambia vs Zambia (GAM vs ZAM)
Gambia will face Zambia in a thrilling match on 24-Oct-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Pitch Report for GAM vs ZAM Match 11 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Abuja, NG will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 61% humidity and 3.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Gambia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zambia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026.
The pitch at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Gambia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zambia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Gambia batting and Zambia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Gambia showcase its strengths, or will Zambia pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 24-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
