Malawi Tri-Series 2026 | 16-Aug-2026 04:30 PM | TCA Oval
ZMB 92/9 (20)
RWA 93/5 (15.3)
Rwanda won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emile Rukiriza* | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Uwimana | 54 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 225 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyeb Pendi* | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
Last Wicket:Daniel Gumyusenge b Soyeb Pendi 8(20) - 92/5 in 15.2 ov.
Zambia vs Rwanda
Zambia — Innings 1 (92/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Chand b Emile Rukiriza | 15 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 51.72 | |
| Ismail Kara c Daniel Gumyusenge b Ignace Ntirenganya | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joyeb Chand c Muhammad Nadir b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Jakir Patel b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 22 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 104.76 | |
| Shadreck Malama (wk) c Oscar Manishimwe b Muhammad Nadir | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Irfan Saleh b Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zakirhushen Patel c Didier Ndikubwimana b Muhammad Nadir | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Robert Lungu c Emile Rukiriza b Ignace Ntirenganya | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 75 | |
| Ayaz Dadabhai not out | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Javid Patel (c) c Ignace Ntirenganya b Martin Akayezu | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Soyeb Pendi not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 92 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Jean Michelle Iradukunda | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Martin Akayezu | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Chand & Ismail Kara | 9 | 17 |
| Vasimakram Chand & Joyeb Chand | 19 | 25 |
| Vasimakram Chand & Jakir Patel | 0 | 3 |
| Shadreck Malama & Jakir Patel | 34 | 27 |
| Irfan Saleh & Jakir Patel | 1 | 3 |
| Zakirhushen Patel & Jakir Patel | 9 | 17 |
| Robert Lungu & Jakir Patel | 0 | 5 |
| Robert Lungu & Ayaz Dadabhai | 12 | 9 |
| Javid Patel & Ayaz Dadabhai | 2 | 4 |
| Soyeb Pendi & Ayaz Dadabhai | 6 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Kara | 2.5 | 9 |
| 2 | Joyeb Chand | 6.6 | 28 |
| 3 | Vasimakram Chand | 7.3 | 28 |
| 4 | Shadreck Malama | 11.6 | 62 |
| 5 | Irfan Saleh | 12.3 | 63 |
| 6 | Zakirhushen Patel | 15.2 | 72 |
| 7 | Jakir Patel | 16.1 | 72 |
| 8 | Robert Lungu | 17.4 | 84 |
| 9 | Javid Patel | 18.2 | 86 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (92/4 in 15 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) lbw b Robert Lungu | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Hamza Khan lbw b Ismail Kara | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Shadreck Malama b Javid Patel | 11 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 45.83 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe run out (Robert Lungu/Shadreck Malama) | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.5 | |
| Daniel Gumyusenge batting | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| David Uwimana batting | 54 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 225 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 92 | 4 wkts, 15 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Emile Rukiriza, Martin Akayezu, Ignace Ntirenganya, Muhammad Nadir, Jean Michelle Iradukunda | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Robert Lungu | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Zakirhushen Patel | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Javid Patel | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ndikubwimana & Hamza Khan | 7 | 12 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Hamza Khan | 8 | 15 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Oscar Manishimwe | 12 | 16 |
| Isae Niyomugabo & Daniel Gumyusenge | 5 | 13 |
| David Uwimana & Daniel Gumyusenge | 60 | 34 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 1.6 | 7 |
| 2 | Hamza Khan | 4.3 | 15 |
| 3 | Oscar Manishimwe | 7.1 | 27 |
| 4 | Isae Niyomugabo | 9.2 | 32 |
Match Info
| Match | Zambia vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | Malawi Tri-Series 2026 |
| Time | 16-Aug-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | TCA Oval Blantyre |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN |
Match Preview: Zambia vs Rwanda (ZAM vs RWA)
Zambia 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 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN.
TCA Oval Pitch Report for ZAM vs RWA Match 10 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
Zambia 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. Zambia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Rwanda will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Zambia 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 Zambia 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!
