Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 15-Aug-2026 04:30 PM | TCA Oval
ZMB 180/9 (20)
MWI 133/9 (20)
Zambia won by 47 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessings Pondani* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javid Patel* | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 |
Last Wicket:Salim Nihute c Shadreck Malama b Ismail Kara 4(16) - 133/9 in 19.6 ov.
Malawi vs Zambia
Zambia — Innings 1 (180/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Chand c Donnex Kansonkho b Daniel Jakiel | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.86 | |
| Ismail Kara c Mike Choamba b Daniel Jakiel | 29 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 223.08 | |
| Shadreck Malama (wk) c Matthew Mount b Sami Sohail | 49 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 144.12 | |
| Joyeb Chand c Matthew Mount b Kelvin Thuchila | 16 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 106.67 | |
| Jakir Patel run out (Mike Choamba/Aaftab Limdawala) | 20 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 105.26 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai c Aaftab Limdawala b Blessings Pondani | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Irfan Saleh run out (Blessings Pondani/Aaftab Limdawala) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zakirhushen Patel not out | 28 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 215.38 | |
| Robert Lungu b Sami Sohail | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Javid Patel (c) b Sami Sohail | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 180 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Soyeb Pendi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jakiel | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.7 |
| Kelvin Thuchila | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Blessings Pondani | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Matthew Mount | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Mike Choamba | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Sami Sohail | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Chand & Ismail Kara | 49 | 25 |
| Shadreck Malama & Ismail Kara | 5 | 4 |
| Shadreck Malama & Joyeb Chand | 33 | 29 |
| Shadreck Malama & Jakir Patel | 56 | 33 |
| Shadreck Malama & Ayaz Dadabhai | 2 | 4 |
| Irfan Saleh & Ayaz Dadabhai | 0 | 2 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Ayaz Dadabhai | 0 | 2 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Robert Lungu | 9 | 9 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Javid Patel | 26 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasimakram Chand | 4.1 | 49 |
| 2 | Ismail Kara | 4.5 | 54 |
| 3 | Joyeb Chand | 9.4 | 87 |
| 4 | Jakir Patel | 15.1 | 143 |
| 5 | Shadreck Malama | 15.5 | 145 |
| 6 | Irfan Saleh | 16.1 | 145 |
| 7 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 16.3 | 145 |
| 8 | Robert Lungu | 17.6 | 154 |
| 9 | Javid Patel | 19.6 | 180 |
Malawi — Innings 2 (133/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala c Soyeb Pendi b Robert Lungu | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Nadim Makkan c Ismail Kara b Soyeb Pendi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Suhail Zahid Vayani b Ayaz Dadabhai | 25 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 147.06 | |
| Sami Sohail (c) b Robert Lungu | 30 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 125 | |
| Donnex Kansonkho b Javid Patel | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 112 | |
| Matthew Mount c Ismail Kara b Robert Lungu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Choamba c Shadreck Malama b Ismail Kara | 17 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 130.77 | |
| Salim Nihute (wk) c Shadreck Malama b Ismail Kara | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Daniel Jakiel c Ismail Kara b Javid Patel | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Blessings Pondani not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 7 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 133 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Kelvin Thuchila | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Soyeb Pendi | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Robert Lungu | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Zakirhushen Patel | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
| Javid Patel | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aaftab Limdawala & Nadim Makkan | 5 | 7 |
| Aaftab Limdawala & Suhail Vayani | 34 | 28 |
| Aaftab Limdawala & Sami Sohail | 0 | 2 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Sami Sohail | 67 | 46 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Matthew Mount | 0 | 1 |
| Donnex Kansonkho & Mike Choamba | 0 | 1 |
| Salim Nihute & Mike Choamba | 22 | 19 |
| Salim Nihute & Daniel Jakiel | 3 | 7 |
| Salim Nihute & Blessings Pondani | 2 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadim Makkan | 1.1 | 5 |
| 2 | Suhail Zahid Vayani | 5.5 | 39 |
| 3 | Aaftab Limdawala | 6.1 | 39 |
| 4 | Sami Sohail | 13.5 | 106 |
| 5 | Matthew Mount | 13.6 | 106 |
| 6 | Donnex Kansonkho | 14.1 | 106 |
| 7 | Mike Choamba | 17.2 | 128 |
| 8 | Daniel Jakiel | 18.3 | 131 |
| 9 | Salim Nihute | 19.6 | 133 |
Match Info
| Match | Malawi vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 15-Aug-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | TCA Oval Blantyre |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN |
Match Preview: Malawi vs Zambia (MAW vs ZAM)
Malawi will face Zambia in a thrilling match on 15-Aug-2026 in Malawi Tri-Series 2026. The match will be played at TCA Oval at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN.
TCA Oval Pitch Report for MAW vs ZAM Match 8 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 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 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 Zambia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Malawi 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 Malawi showcase its strengths, or will Zambia pull off a major upset? Join us live on ESPN on 15-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
