Kenya vs Malawi Prediction: Who Will Win KEN vs MLW 8th T20 Match on 28th September 2025?
The Kenya vs Malawi prediction for the 8th T20 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 promises to be an intriguing clash. Scheduled for Sunday, 28th September 2025, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, this match will see Kenya trying to bounce back from a heavy defeat, while Malawi looks to continue their improvement in the tournament. Cricketwebs provides complete match prediction insights, including team previews, fantasy team tips, pitch and weather analysis, toss prediction, and probable winner forecasts. Today’s game is crucial for both sides as they aim to gather momentum in the competition.
Match Details – KEN vs MLW 8th T20 2025
| Match | KEN vs MLW, 8th T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 28th, 2025 |
| Time | 5:20 PM IST |
| Venue | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| Broadcaster | FanCode |
Team Previews
Kenya Preview
Kenya are currently at the bottom of Group B, suffering a heavy loss against Namibia by 136 runs in their previous match. Sukhdeep Singh has been the top scorer so far with 34 runs, while Dhiren Gondaria has taken 2 wickets in the tournament.
Batting:
Kenya’s batting lineup struggled against Namibia, losing early wickets and failing to build partnerships. Players like Sukhdeep Singh and Lucas Ndandason will be crucial to stabilize the innings. Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel, and Peter Langat will need to provide consistent contributions in the middle order to set or chase a competitive total.
Bowling:
Dhiren Gondaria leads the attack with experience and precision. Nitish Hirani and Rushabhvardan Patel can offer crucial breakthroughs, while Francis Mutua and Vraj Patel strengthen the bowling depth. Kenya will rely on a disciplined bowling performance to contain Malawi’s batsmen.
Predicted XI (Kenya):
Dhiren Gondaria (c), Sukhdeep Singh, Lucas Ndandason, Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Nitish Hirani, Jasraj Kundi, Rushabhvardan Patel, Francis Mutua, Vraj Patel
Malawi Preview
Malawi currently sit 3rd in Group B after losing to Nigeria by 9 wickets in their previous match. Suhail Vayani is the top scorer with 27 runs, but no bowler has taken a wicket in the tournament so far.
Batting:
Malawi’s top order, including Suhail Vayani and Mike Chaomba, will be crucial in providing a solid start. Moazzam Baig (captain) and Bright Balala will be expected to stabilize the middle order. The team needs to improve its scoring consistency to challenge Kenya effectively.
Bowling:
Malawi’s bowling has struggled so far, failing to take early wickets. Daniel Jakiel, Chisomo Tchale, and Donnex Kansonkho will need to bowl disciplined lines and lengths to restrict Kenya’s scoring. Ally support from other bowlers like Salimu Nihute and Aaftab Limdawala could make a difference in the middle overs.
Predicted XI (Malawi):
Moazzam Baig (c), Sami Sohail, Bright Balala, Mike Chaomba, Suhail Vayani, Chisomo Chete, Muhammad Somani, Donnex Kansonkho, Gift Kansonkho, Daniel Jakiel, Chisomo Tchale
Fantasy Team XI – KEN vs MLW
| Player | Role | Captain/Vice-Captain Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhdeep Singh | Batter | Captain |
| Dhiren Gondaria | All-rounder | Vice-Captain |
| Lucas Ndandason | Batter | – |
| Pushkar Sharma | Batter | – |
| Rakep Patel | All-rounder | – |
| Suhail Vayani | Batter | – |
| Moazzam Baig | All-rounder | – |
| Daniel Jakiel | Bowler | – |
| Nitish Hirani | Bowler | – |
| Francis Mutua | Bowler | – |
| Chisomo Tchale | Bowler | – |
Fantasy Tips in Words:
- Captain Choice: Sukhdeep Singh – in-form and capable of anchoring innings.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Dhiren Gondaria – experienced all-rounder.
- Players to Avoid: Chisomo Chete (low scores), Sami Sohail (inconsistent).
Favourite Team in Today’s Match
Kenya enters this contest as the clear favorite. Despite a heavy loss to Namibia, they have stronger individual players and more experience in T20 cricket. Their batting lineup, led by Sukhdeep Singh and Dhiren Gondaria, can recover from early setbacks, while their bowling attack is balanced and capable of restricting Malawi. Malawi, on the other hand, has struggled to score runs consistently and has yet to make an impact with their bowling. Kenya’s all-round strength and familiarity with the pitch conditions at Takashinga Sports Club make them highly likely to secure a comfortable victory.
Kenya T20 History
Kenya have played 117 T20 matches, winning 63 and losing 51, with 3 no-results. They have shown competitive performances in African qualifiers and other T20I series, making them a strong associate side.
Malawi T20 History
Malawi have participated in 62 T20 matches, winning 29 and losing 30, with 3 no-results. While showing promise in regional qualifiers, they have struggled to compete against stronger associate teams consistently.
Head-to-Head – Kenya vs Malawi
| Matches | Kenya Won | Malawi Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Kenya have dominated Malawi historically, winning 4 out of 5 encounters. Malawi has yet to secure a victory against Kenya, making this clash a tough challenge for them.
Pitch Report – Takashinga Sports Club
The pitch at Takashinga favors batting, with short boundaries aiding high-scoring games. Spinners can come into play in the middle overs, while early seam movement helps pace bowlers.
Weather Report – Harare
Clear skies are expected with temperatures around 25–27°C. Conditions are dry, making it ideal for a full T20 match.
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss and batting first is preferable to put pressure on the opposition under lights. Toss Winner: Kenya
Score Prediction
- If Kenya Bat First: 160+
- If Malawi Bat First: 109+
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Our Kenya vs Malawi match prediction favors Kenya due to their stronger batting lineup, experienced all-rounders, and balanced bowling attack. Malawi will struggle to contain Kenya’s firepower and build partnerships.
Our Winner: Kenya
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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