𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐰𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚 𝐓𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

The Malawi Women’s National Cricket Team showcased their talent and determination in a thrilling second match at the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Cup 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, going head-to-head with a formidable Tanzanian side.

Tanzania won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an intense battle. However, the match was disrupted by rain during Malawi’s innings, leading to a revised target of 66 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Despite the challenging conditions, Malawi displayed remarkable focus and resolve. The match went down to the wire, with Tanzania narrowly clinching victory by just 8 runs under the DLS system. Malawi finished with a commendable score of 57 runs for 5 wickets in 9 overs, while Tanzania put up a solid 121 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs.

The closely fought contest was a testament to Malawi’s rapid progress on the international stage, highlighting the team’s confidence, resilience, and potential to challenge established sides. With each game, the Malawian women are cementing their status as a team to watch in regional cricket.