Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 11-Aug-2026 12:30 PM | TCA Oval
ZMB 142/9 (20)
RWA 144/3 (18.1)
Rwanda won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Manishimwe* | 22 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 115.79 |
| Yves Cyusa | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara* | 3.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 8.53 |
| Soyeb Pendi | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Last Wicket:Isae Niyomugabo c Zakirhushen Patel b Ayaz Dadabhai 22(18) - 126/3 in 15.3 ov.
Rwanda vs Zambia
Zambia — Innings 1 (142/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irfan Saleh lbw b Muhammad Nadir | 17 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 94.44 | |
| Vasimakram Chand c Muhammad Nadir b Emile Rukiriza | 40 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 108.11 | |
| Ismail Kara lbw b Emile Rukiriza | 23 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 121.05 | |
| Javid Patel (c) (wk) c Emile Rukiriza b Muhammad Nadir | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Joyeb Chand c Didier Ndikubwimana b Martin Akayezu | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Jakir Patel c Muhammad Nadir b Martin Akayezu | 27 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 128.57 | |
| Robert Lungu b Chancelier Nzabarinda | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai c Emile Rukiriza b Ignace Ntirenganya | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Zakirhushen Patel not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Shadreck Malama c Ignace Ntirenganya b Martin Akayezu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 9 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 142 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Soyeb Pendi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Chancelier Nzabarinda | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Martin Akayezu | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Irfan Saleh & Vasimakram Chand | 53 | 41 |
| Ismail Kara & Vasimakram Chand | 32 | 29 |
| Ismail Kara & Javid Patel | 3 | 6 |
| Ismail Kara & Joyeb Chand | 2 | 6 |
| Jakir Patel & Joyeb Chand | 20 | 13 |
| Jakir Patel & Robert Lungu | 10 | 11 |
| Jakir Patel & Ayaz Dadabhai | 15 | 7 |
| Jakir Patel & Zakirhushen Patel | 7 | 6 |
| Shadreck Malama & Zakirhushen Patel | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irfan Saleh | 6.5 | 53 |
| 2 | Vasimakram Chand | 11.4 | 85 |
| 3 | Javid Patel | 12.4 | 88 |
| 4 | Ismail Kara | 13.4 | 90 |
| 5 | Joyeb Chand | 15.5 | 110 |
| 6 | Robert Lungu | 17.4 | 120 |
| 7 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 18.5 | 135 |
| 8 | Jakir Patel | 19.5 | 142 |
| 9 | Shadreck Malama | 19.6 | 142 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (144/3 in 18.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) c Ismail Kara b Ayaz Dadabhai | 30 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Hamza Khan c Soyeb Pendi b Javid Patel | 56 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 155.56 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Zakirhushen Patel b Ayaz Dadabhai | 22 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe not out | 22 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 115.79 | |
| Yves Cyusa not out | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Extras | Wides: 7 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 144 | 3 wkts, 18.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Martin Akayezu, Ignace Ntirenganya, Muhammad Nadir, Emile Rukiriza, David Uwimana, Chancelier Nzabarinda | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyeb Pendi | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Ismail Kara | 3.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Robert Lungu | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.7 |
| Joyeb Chand | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Javid Patel | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Zakirhushen Patel | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ndikubwimana & Hamza Khan | 84 | 58 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Hamza Khan | 10 | 8 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Oscar Manishimwe | 32 | 27 |
| Yves Cyusa & Oscar Manishimwe | 18 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 9.4 | 84 |
| 2 | Hamza Khan | 10.6 | 94 |
| 3 | Isae Niyomugabo | 15.3 | 126 |
Match Info
| Match | Rwanda vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 11-Aug-2026 12:30 PM |
| Venue | TCA Oval Blantyre |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN |
Match Preview: Rwanda vs Zambia (RWA vs ZAM)
Rwanda will face Zambia in a thrilling match on 11-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 RWA vs ZAM Match 1 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
Rwanda 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. Rwanda will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zambia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Rwanda 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 Rwanda showcase its strengths, or will Zambia pull off a major upset? Join us live on ESPN on 11-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
