Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 12-Aug-2026 04:30 PM | TCA Oval
ZMB 151/8 (20)
RWA 143/8 (20)
Zambia won by 8 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Nadir* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| David Uwimana | 37 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 185 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyeb Pendi* | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
Last Wicket:Israel Mugisha c Shadreck Malama b Ismail Kara 0(1) - 142/8 in 19.3 ov.
Rwanda vs Zambia
Zambia — Innings 1 (151/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lungu b Emile Rukiriza | 28 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 84.85 | |
| Ismail Kara c Isae Niyomugabo b Emile Rukiriza | 55 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 211.54 | |
| Muhammad Asim lbw b Emile Rukiriza | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai b Israel Mugisha | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Joyeb Chand c Oscar Manishimwe b Emile Rukiriza | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vasimakram Chand c Oscar Manishimwe b Ignace Ntirenganya | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| Shadreck Malama (wk) c Yves Cyusa b Israel Mugisha | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Zakirhushen Patel c Emile Rukiriza b Ignace Ntirenganya | 30 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 150 | |
| Javid Patel (c) not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Joseph Zulu not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 6 | Wides: 7 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 151 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Soyeb Pendi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Martin Akayezu | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.2 |
| Israel Mugisha | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Yves Cyusa | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lungu & Ismail Kara | 67 | 47 |
| Muhammad Asim & Ismail Kara | 18 | 13 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai & Ismail Kara | 7 | 8 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai & Joyeb Chand | 0 | 4 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai & Vasimakram Chand | 0 | 1 |
| Shadreck Malama & Vasimakram Chand | 4 | 12 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Vasimakram Chand | 50 | 30 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Javid Patel | 1 | 2 |
| Joseph Zulu & Javid Patel | 4 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Lungu | 7.5 | 67 |
| 2 | Muhammad Asim | 9.6 | 85 |
| 3 | Ismail Kara | 11.2 | 92 |
| 4 | Joyeb Chand | 11.6 | 92 |
| 5 | Ayaz Dadabhai | 12.1 | 92 |
| 6 | Shadreck Malama | 14.1 | 96 |
| 7 | Vasimakram Chand | 19.1 | 146 |
| 8 | Zakirhushen Patel | 19.3 | 147 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (143/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) c Ayaz Dadabhai b Robert Lungu | 47 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 111.9 | |
| Hamza Khan st Shadreck Malama b Robert Lungu | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Soyeb Pendi b Robert Lungu | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 93.33 | |
| Martin Akayezu c Shadreck Malama b Zakirhushen Patel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe run out (Ismail Kara/Shadreck Malama) | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 | |
| David Uwimana batting | 37 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 185 | |
| Emile Rukiriza b Ayaz Dadabhai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yves Cyusa c Ayaz Dadabhai b Ismail Kara | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Israel Mugisha c Shadreck Malama b Ismail Kara | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Muhammad Nadir batting | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 6 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 143 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ignace Ntirenganya | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Soyeb Pendi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Joseph Zulu | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Robert Lungu | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Zakirhushen Patel | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ndikubwimana & Hamza Khan | 53 | 46 |
| Ndikubwimana & Isae Niyomugabo | 23 | 25 |
| Ndikubwimana & Martin Akayezu | 3 | 5 |
| Ndikubwimana & Oscar Manishimwe | 8 | 5 |
| David Uwimana & Oscar Manishimwe | 40 | 26 |
| David Uwimana & Emile Rukiriza | 0 | 1 |
| David Uwimana & Yves Cyusa | 14 | 8 |
| David Uwimana & Israel Mugisha | 0 | 1 |
| David Uwimana & Muhammad Nadir | 1 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza Khan | 7.4 | 53 |
| 2 | Isae Niyomugabo | 11.5 | 76 |
| 3 | Martin Akayezu | 12.4 | 79 |
| 4 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 13.3 | 87 |
| 5 | Oscar Manishimwe | 17.5 | 128 |
| 6 | Emile Rukiriza | 17.6 | 128 |
| 7 | Yves Cyusa | 19.2 | 142 |
| 8 | Israel Mugisha | 19.3 | 142 |
Match Info
| Match | Rwanda vs Zambia |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 12-Aug-2026 04:30 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 12-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 RWA vs ZAM Match 4 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 12-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
