Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 16-Aug-2026 12:30 PM | TCA Oval
MWI 101/7 (20)
RWA 102/8 (18)
Rwanda won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya* | 17 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sami Sohail* | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Bright Balala | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last Wicket:Oscar Manishimwe lbw b Suhail Vayani 5(11) - 70/8 in 12.3 ov.
Malawi vs Rwanda
Malawi — Innings 1 (101/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala c Isae Niyomugabo b Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Nadim Makkan c David Uwimana b Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Salim Nihute (wk) b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 17 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 100 | |
| Sami Sohail (c) lbw b Emile Rukiriza | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Donnex Kansonkho not out | 36 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Bright Balala run out (Ignace Ntirenganya/Oscar Manishimwe) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani b Emile Rukiriza | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 | |
| Mike Choamba c Didier Ndikubwimana b Martin Akayezu | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13.33 | |
| Matthew Mount not out | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 86.67 | |
| Extras | Wides: 8 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 101 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Daniel Jakiel, Kelvin Thuchila | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Martin Akayezu | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala & Nadim Makkan | 5 | 5 |
| Aaftab Limdawala & Salim Nihute | 14 | 17 |
| Sami Sohail & Salim Nihute | 8 | 8 |
| Sami Sohail & Donnex Kansonkho | 0 | 3 |
| Bright Balala & Donnex Kansonkho | 5 | 10 |
| Suhail Vayani & Donnex Kansonkho | 27 | 29 |
| Mike Choamba & Donnex Kansonkho | 12 | 26 |
| Matthew Mount & Donnex Kansonkho | 30 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadim Makkan | 0.5 | 5 |
| 2 | Aaftab Limdawala | 3.4 | 19 |
| 3 | Salim Nihute | 4.6 | 27 |
| 4 | Sami Sohail | 5.3 | 27 |
| 5 | Bright Balala | 7.1 | 32 |
| 6 | Suhail Zahid Vayani | 11.6 | 59 |
| 7 | Mike Choamba | 16.2 | 71 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (102/8 in 18 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) c Salim Nihute b Kelvin Thuchila | 29 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 138.1 | |
| Hamza Khan c Kelvin Thuchila b Daniel Jakiel | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Salim Nihute b Suhail Vayani | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 106.67 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe lbw b Suhail Vayani | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Yves Cyusa c Daniel Jakiel b Mike Choamba | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| David Uwimana c Sami Sohail b Mike Choamba | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Emile Rukiriza c Sami Sohail b Mike Choamba | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Martin Akayezu c Aaftab Limdawala b Mike Choamba | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ignace Ntirenganya not out | 17 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 94.44 | |
| Muhammad Nadir not out | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 2 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 102 | 8 wkts, 18 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jean Michelle Iradukunda | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jakiel | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Kelvin Thuchila | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Mike Choamba | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 4.8 |
| Sami Sohail | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Bright Balala | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ndikubwimana & Hamza Khan | 17 | 18 |
| Ndikubwimana & Isae Niyomugabo | 28 | 24 |
| Ndikubwimana & Oscar Manishimwe | 0 | 1 |
| Yves Cyusa & Oscar Manishimwe | 8 | 14 |
| David Uwimana & Oscar Manishimwe | 9 | 10 |
| Emile Rukiriza & Oscar Manishimwe | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Akayezu & Oscar Manishimwe | 4 | 4 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya & Oscar Manishimwe | 4 | 3 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya & Muhammad Nadir | 32 | 33 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza Khan | 2.6 | 17 |
| 2 | Isae Niyomugabo | 6.6 | 45 |
| 3 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 7.1 | 45 |
| 4 | Yves Cyusa | 9.3 | 53 |
| 5 | David Uwimana | 11.1 | 62 |
| 6 | Emile Rukiriza | 11.2 | 62 |
| 7 | Martin Akayezu | 11.6 | 66 |
| 8 | Oscar Manishimwe | 12.3 | 70 |
Match Info
| Match | Malawi vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 16-Aug-2026 12:30 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 16-Aug-2026 in Malawi Tri-Series 2026. The match will be played at TCA Oval at 12:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN.
TCA Oval Pitch Report for MAW vs RWA Match 9 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 16-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
