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Malawi vs Rwanda Result – Match 8

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Match 8 • Rwanda T20I Tri-Series

Malawi cricket team logo
MLW
115/4 (17)
Rwanda cricket team logo
RWN
111/10 (19.4)
Malawi won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Sami Muhammad Sohail

End of over 17 (10 runs)
Muhammad Kazim Somani 11 (7)
Saleem Nihute 28 (28)
Mlw 115/4
Clinton Rubagumya 2-1-15-0
16.6
4
Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, Four
16.5
2
Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 2 runs
16.4
0
Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, no run
16.3
1
Clinton Rubagumya to Saleem Nihute, 1 run
16.2
1
Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run
16.1
2
Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 2 runs
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Muhammad Kazim Somani 2 (2)
Saleem Nihute 27 (27)
Mlw 105/4
Muhammad Nadir 4-1-22-0
15.6
1
Muhammad Nadir to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run
15.5
1
Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 run
15.4
1
Muhammad Nadir to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run
15.3
W
Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled!
15.2
1
Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 run
15.2
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Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 wide
15.1
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Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, no run
End of over 15 (6 runs)
Suhail Zahid Vayani 4 (3)
Saleem Nihute 25 (24)
Mlw 100/3
Clinton Rubagumya 1-1-5-0
14.6
4
Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Four
14.5
0
Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, no run
14.4
0
Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, no run
14.3
W
Clinton Rubagumya to Donnex Kansonkho, Out! Caught by Y Cyusa
14.2
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Clinton Rubagumya to Saleem Nihute, 1 leg bye
14.1
1
Clinton Rubagumya to Donnex Kansonkho, 1 run
End of over 14 (10 runs)
Saleem Nihute 25 (23)
Donnex Kansonkho 36 (38)
Mlw 94/2
Israel Mugisha 2-0-18-0
13.6
2
Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, 2 runs
13.5
2
Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, 2 runs
13.4
0
Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, no run
13.3
4
Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, Four
13.2
1
Israel Mugisha to Donnex Kansonkho, 1 run

Match Summary

Malawi and Rwanda met in Match 8 of Rwanda T20I Tri-Series, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.6: Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, Four | 15.3: Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled! | 14.6: Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Four. The turning point arrived at 15.3 when Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Malawi won by 6 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 16.6: Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, Four
  • 15.3: Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled!
  • 14.6: Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Four
  • 14.3: Clinton Rubagumya to Donnex Kansonkho, Out! Caught by Y Cyusa
  • 13.3: Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.3 when Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Malawi won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.6: Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 17 (10 runs)
Muhammad Kazim Somani 11 (7)
Saleem Nihute 28 (28)
Mlw 115/4
Clinton Rubagumya 2-1-15-0

16.6 4 Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, Four

16.5 2 Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 2 runs

16.4 0 Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, no run

16.3 1 Clinton Rubagumya to Saleem Nihute, 1 run

16.2 1 Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run

16.1 2 Clinton Rubagumya to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 2 runs

End of over 16 (5 runs)
Muhammad Kazim Somani 2 (2)
Saleem Nihute 27 (27)
Mlw 105/4
Muhammad Nadir 4-1-22-0

15.6 1 Muhammad Nadir to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run

15.5 1 Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 run

15.4 1 Muhammad Nadir to Mohammad Kazim Somani, 1 run

15.3 W Muhammad Nadir to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bowled!

15.2 1 Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 run

15.2 Wd Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, 1 wide

15.1 0 Muhammad Nadir to Saleem Nihute, no run

End of over 15 (6 runs)
Suhail Zahid Vayani 4 (3)
Saleem Nihute 25 (24)
Mlw 100/3
Clinton Rubagumya 1-1-5-0

14.6 4 Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, Four

14.5 0 Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, no run

14.4 0 Clinton Rubagumya to Suhail Zahid Vayani, no run

14.3 W Clinton Rubagumya to Donnex Kansonkho, Out! Caught by Y Cyusa

14.2 1L Clinton Rubagumya to Saleem Nihute, 1 leg bye

14.1 1 Clinton Rubagumya to Donnex Kansonkho, 1 run

End of over 14 (10 runs)
Saleem Nihute 25 (23)
Donnex Kansonkho 36 (38)
Mlw 94/2
Israel Mugisha 2-0-18-0

13.6 2 Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, 2 runs

13.5 2 Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, 2 runs

13.4 0 Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, no run

13.3 4 Israel Mugisha to Saleem Nihute, Four

13.2 1 Israel Mugisha to Donnex Kansonkho, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Malawi vs Rwanda Match 8 match?
Malawi won by 6 wickets.

What is the Malawi vs Rwanda Match 8?
Malawi vs Rwanda is the Match 8 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: Rwanda T20I Tri-Series