Uganda scored a formidable 192 for 3, led by Verma’s 88 and Dhawan’s unbeaten 50
Malawi restricted to 75 for 6, with Ramjani taking four wickets
Uganda won by 117 runs to claim the 5th place playoff semifinal victory
Uganda defeated Malawi by a commanding 117 runs in the 5th Place Play-off 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare on Thursday.
Winning the toss, Uganda elected to bat first and posted a formidable total of 192 for 3 in their full quota of 20 overs. Shreyas Verma was the star with a blistering 88 off 41 balls, supported by Raghav Dhawan’s calm unbeaten 50, helping Uganda set a high target. Malawi struggled in reply and could manage only 75 for 6 in their 20 overs, falling well short of the mark.
Uganda’s bowlers ran through the Malawi batting order with Alpesh Ramjani claiming a key four-wicket haul while Innocent Mwebaze and Dinesh Nakrani chipped in with crucial breakthroughs. Malawi’s batsmen found it difficult to get going against the disciplined bowling attack and lost wickets at regular intervals. Aaftab Limdawala top-scored with a patient 22, but the lower order failed to provide any substantial resistance to contain the Uganda total.
Uganda Vs Malawi ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Toss Update
Uganda have won the toss and chose to bat first.
Uganda Vs Malawi ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Playing XIs
Uganda Playing XI: Riazat Ali Shah (c), Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Sumeet Verma, Ronald Lutaaya, Raghav Dhawan, Innocent Mwebaze
Malawi Playing XI: Aaftab Limdawala, Salim Nihute (wk), Gift Kansonkho, Moazzam Baig (c), Muhammad Somani, Mike Choamba, Sami Sohail, Suhail Vayani, Bright Balala, Daniel Jakiel, Kelvin Thuchila
Uganda Vs Malawi ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Live Score
Uganda Vs Malawi ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Squads
Uganda Squad: Raghav Dhawan, Ronald Lutaaya, Robinson Obuya, Sumeet Verma, Riazat Ali Shah (c), Dinesh Nakrani, Cyrus Kakuru (w), Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Cosmas Kyewuta, Henry Ssenyondo, Joseph Baguma, Juma Miyagi, Innocent Mwebaze, Gaurav Tomar, Shrideep Mangela
Malawi Squad: Aaftab Limdawala, Sami Sohail, Gift Kansonkho, Salim Nihute (w), Moazzam Baig (c), Kazim Somani, Suhail Zahid Vayani, Mike Choamba, Daniel Jakiel, Bright Balala, Kelvin Thuchila, Chisomo Tchale, Trust Makaya, Donnex Kansonkho, Chisomo Chete
Uganda Vs Malawi ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 won’t be available for telecast on any channels in India. However, live streaming is available on the FanCode app and website.
