Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 12-Aug-2026 12:00 PM | TCA Oval
MWI 112/8 (20)
RWA 113/5 (18.5)
Rwanda won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Manishimwe* | 13 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 59.09 |
| Martin Akayezu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessings Pondani* | 2.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.88 |
| Daniel Jakiel | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
Last Wicket:Yves Cyusa run out (Kelvin Thuchila/Salim Nihute) 5(7) - 109/5 in 18.3 ov.
Malawi vs Rwanda
Malawi — Innings 1 (112/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala c Didier Ndikubwimana b Ignace Ntirenganya | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 | |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani c Didier Ndikubwimana b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 52.38 | |
| Sami Sohail (c) c Didier Ndikubwimana b Martin Akayezu | 17 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 100 | |
| Donnex Kansonkho run out (Muhammad Nadir) | 20 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 68.97 | |
| Nadim Makkan c Jean Michelle Iradukunda b Yves Cyusa | 30 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Salim Nihute (wk) c Emile Rukiriza b Martin Akayezu | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Matthew Mount c Didier Ndikubwimana b Muhammad Nadir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Daniel Jakiel not out | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Bright Balala b Muhammad Nadir | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Blessings Pondani not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 112 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Kelvin Thuchila | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Martin Akayezu | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Yves Cyusa | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala & Suhail Vayani | 8 | 4 |
| Sami Sohail & Suhail Vayani | 22 | 25 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Suhail Vayani | 21 | 23 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Nadim Makkan | 38 | 32 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Salim Nihute | 13 | 18 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Matthew Mount | 1 | 2 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Daniel Jakiel | 0 | 2 |
| Bright Balala & Daniel Jakiel | 6 | 10 |
| Blessings Pondani & Daniel Jakiel | 3 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaftab Limdawala | 0.4 | 8 |
| 2 | Sami Sohail | 4.5 | 30 |
| 3 | Suhail Zahid Vayani | 8.4 | 51 |
| 4 | Nadim Makkan | 13.6 | 89 |
| 5 | Salim Nihute | 16.6 | 102 |
| 6 | Matthew Mount | 17.2 | 103 |
| 7 | Donnex Kansonkho | 17.4 | 103 |
| 8 | Bright Balala | 19.2 | 109 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (113/5 in 18.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) lbw b Daniel Jakiel | 27 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 71.05 | |
| Hamza Khan b Kelvin Thuchila | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo b Sami Sohail | 36 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe not out | 13 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 59.09 | |
| Daniel Gumyusenge c Salim Nihute b Daniel Jakiel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Yves Cyusa run out (Kelvin Thuchila/Salim Nihute) | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Martin Akayezu not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 9 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 113 | 5 wkts, 18.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jean Michelle Iradukunda, Emile Rukiriza, Ignace Ntirenganya, Muhammad Nadir | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jakiel | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Blessings Pondani | 2.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Kelvin Thuchila | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Sami Sohail | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ndikubwimana & Hamza Khan | 34 | 33 |
| Ndikubwimana & Isae Niyomugabo | 42 | 38 |
| Oscar Manishimwe & Isae Niyomugabo | 26 | 29 |
| Oscar Manishimwe & Daniel Gumyusenge | 1 | 4 |
| Oscar Manishimwe & Yves Cyusa | 6 | 7 |
| Oscar Manishimwe & Martin Akayezu | 4 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza Khan | 5.3 | 34 |
| 2 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 11.5 | 76 |
| 3 | Isae Niyomugabo | 16.4 | 101 |
| 4 | Daniel Gumyusenge | 17.2 | 102 |
| 5 | Yves Cyusa | 18.3 | 109 |
Match Info
| Match | Malawi vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 12-Aug-2026 12:00 PM |
| Venue | TCA Oval Blantyre |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN |
Match Preview: Malawi vs Rwanda (MAW vs RWA)
Malawi will face Rwanda in a thrilling match on 12-Aug-2026 in Malawi Tri-Series 2026. The match will be played at TCA Oval at 12:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN.
TCA Oval Pitch Report for MAW vs RWA Match 3 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
TCA Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Blantyre, MW will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 19°C on the match day with 49% humidity and 15.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 38% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Malawi is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Rwanda remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Malawi Tri-Series 2026.
The pitch at TCA Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Malawi will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Rwanda will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Malawi batting and Rwanda 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 showcase its strengths, or will Rwanda pull off a major upset? Join us live on ESPN on 12-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
