Malawi Edges Kenya in T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final

Nairobi, Kenya — Malawi triumphed over Kenya by just three runs in an exciting match on September 28, 2025, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final. This was the second match for both teams, each seeking their first win in the tournament.

Malawi, having lost their opening game, set a challenging target by scoring 130 runs, thanks to a standout performance from Sami Sohail, who made 46 runs. Despite a slow innings, Malawi’s total proved sufficient for victory.

In response, Kenya began their chase positively but succumbed to regular wickets. During the middle overs, it appeared that they might reach the target comfortably, but the disciplined bowling from Malawi ultimately sealed the match. Kenya managed only 127 runs, resulting in a narrow loss.

Malawi won the toss and elected to bat first, showcasing their strategy from the very beginning. The loss adds to Kenya’s challenges, having also lost their opening match earlier in the tournament.

Both teams are vying for one of the two spots available in the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in India and Sri Lanka. The competition is heating up as teams fight for a chance to showcase their skills on the world stage.