Kalahari Women T20I Tournament, 2026 | 09-Apr-2026 05:30 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1
ZMBW 54/6 (20)
MWIW 55/5 (10.2)
Malawi Women won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praise Maziya* | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Caroleen Mangulama | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwake Kachingo* | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Patience Chabuta | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Monica Ndipo b Patience Chabuta 8(10) - 53/5 in 9.5 ov.
Malawi Women vs Zambia Women
Zambia Women — Innings 1 (54/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filo Chenda lbw b Lucy Malino | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Nancy Chabula (c) b Sugeni Kananji | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | |
| Mwake Kachingo b Sugeni Kananji | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rithika Sriram b Praise Maziya | 10 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 29.41 | |
| Mercy Nguni b Bridget Kasinja | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 35.29 | |
| Vivian Mwansa lbw b Bridget Kasinja | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | |
| Mwansa Chabula not out | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 52.94 | |
| Peggy Munsanda not out | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | Wides: 8 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 54 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Esther Malama (wk), Patience Chabuta, Rosemary Chanda | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Malino | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Sugeni Kananji | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Bridget Kasinja | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Praise Maziya | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Christina Bwanali | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Sophina Chinawa | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Filo Chenda & Nancy Chabula | 5 | 19 |
| Filo Chenda & Mwake Kachingo | 0 | 1 |
| Filo Chenda & Rithika Sriram | 11 | 18 |
| Mercy Nguni & Rithika Sriram | 12 | 35 |
| Vivian Mwansa & Rithika Sriram | 5 | 15 |
| Mwansa Chabula & Rithika Sriram | 0 | 5 |
| Mwansa Chabula & Peggy Munsanda | 21 | 27 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nancy Chabula | 3.1 | 5 |
| 2 | Mwake Kachingo | 3.2 | 5 |
| 3 | Filo Chenda | 6.2 | 16 |
| 4 | Mercy Nguni | 12.1 | 28 |
| 5 | Vivian Mwansa | 14.4 | 33 |
| 6 | Rithika Sriram | 15.3 | 33 |
Malawi Women — Innings 2 (55/5 in 10.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophina Chinawa c Filo Chenda b Mercy Nguni | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Euless Chilarile (wk) c Peggy Munsanda b Mercy Nguni | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Sugeni Kananji c Rosemary Chanda b Mwansa Chabula | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Praise Maziya not out | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Allinafe Alfonso (c) c and b Nancy Chabula | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Monica Ndipo b Patience Chabuta | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Caroleen Mangulama not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 14 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 55 | 5 wkts, 10.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bridget Kasinja, Christina Bwanali, Lucy Malino, Elizabeth Mapisa | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Nguni | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Mwansa Chabula | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Patience Chabuta | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nancy Chabula | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Mwake Kachingo | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sophina Chinawa & Euless Chilarile | 3 | 6 |
| Sophina Chinawa & Sugeni Kananji | 4 | 8 |
| Praise Maziya & Sugeni Kananji | 3 | 5 |
| Praise Maziya & Allinafe Alfonso | 22 | 22 |
| Praise Maziya & Monica Ndipo | 21 | 18 |
| Praise Maziya & Caroleen Mangulama | 2 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Euless Chilarile | 0.6 | 3 |
| 2 | Sophina Chinawa | 2.2 | 7 |
| 3 | Sugeni Kananji | 3.1 | 10 |
| 4 | Allinafe Alfonso | 6.5 | 32 |
| 5 | Monica Ndipo | 9.5 | 53 |
Match Info
| Match | Malawi Women vs Zambia Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Kalahari Women T20I Tournament, 2026 |
| Time | 09-Apr-2026 05:30 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Malawi Women vs Zambia Women (MAL-W vs ZM-W)
Malawi Women will face Zambia Women in a thrilling match on 09-Apr-2026 in Kalahari Women T20I Tournament, 2026. The match will be played at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 at 05:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Malawi Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zambia Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Kalahari Women T20I Tournament, 2026.
The pitch at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Malawi Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zambia Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Malawi Women batting and Zambia Women 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 Malawi Women showcase its strengths, or will Zambia Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 09-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
