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Nigeria vs Malawi, IMTWARF, Today Match Prediction 26 September 2025
NIG vs ML Win Probability
Toss Winner - Nigeria won the toss and choose to bowl first
Nigeria beat Malawi by 9 wickets
Malawi's tough test to end losing streak
- Malawi has won only twice in the last 10 games the team has played
- Nigeria has a stronger bowling attack with more depth
- Malawi has a poor record against higher-ranked teams
Nigeria to win
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Sunny |
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NIG vs ML Match Prediction & Analysis
It is Day 1 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025. The 2nd match will see Nigeria take on Malawi as both teams look to make a winning start. It will be the first encounter between the two teams. The sides have struggled in recent months, and they must deliver a strong performance to earn their first points in the tournament.
Nigeria has more experienced players than Malawi. They have had the opportunity to play against stronger teams in Africa, which will give them confidence ahead of this contest. Malawi has struggled in recent months, with little to celebrate for the team. It will be interesting to see if the players can deliver the goods.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NIG
L
L
W
L
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NIG
105/9 in 20.0 5.25
POAT
Nigeria beat Namibia A by 6 runs
99/8 in 20.0 4.95
ML
ML
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Nigeria Preview
Sylvester Okpe's team hasn't had it easy in the last few months. They have struggled with consistency over the last few months and must put that behind them. It is an important game for the team before they face stronger opponents. Okpe would like to see a strong show from his players and start the tournament with a win.
Solomon Chilemanya and Sulaimon Runsewe must deliver a good start in this game, as their inconsistency has hurt the team. Isaac Danladi must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Vincent Adewoye and Joshua Asia. David Ankrah and Prosper Useni strengthen the lower middle order for the team.
The bowling attack must deliver a strong performance in this game. Peter Aho and Prosper Useni will look to strike early and put the team in a strong position. Abdulrahman Jimoh and Isaac Okpe must keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The side will also like a good show in the supporting role from Isaac Danladi and Sylvester Okpe.
Nigeria Predicted Playing XI:
Sylvester Okpe (c), Solomon Chilemanya (wk), Sulaimon Runsewe, Isaac Danladi, Vincent Adewoye, David Ankrah, Isaac Okpe, Abdulrahman Jimoh, Peter Aho, Joshua Asia, Prosper Useni
Nigeria Actual Playing XI:
Selim Salau , Sesan Adedeji, Vincent Adewoye, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Sylvester Okpe, Sulaimon Runsewe, Chiemelie Udekwe, Peter Aho
Malawi Preview
Moazzam Baig and his team will face pressure in this game. The last few months have been tough for the side, where they have struggled with the bat and the ball. They are up against stronger opponents in this tournament. Baig would like a strong show from his players to get the first points.
Sami Sohail is the key batter in the team, and he must deliver a good start in this contest alongside Aaftab Limdawala. Donnex Kansonkho, Salimu Nihute, and Kelvin Thuchila will look to build partnerships in the middle order. Mike Chaomba, Chisomo Tchale, and Chisomo Chete must add runs in the lower middle order to take the team to a big total.
Mike Chaomba and Kelvin Thuchila must claim early wickets in the game and set the opponents on the back foot. Chisomo Tchale and Suhail Vayani must check the scoring rate in the middle overs. Aaftab Limdawala, Bright Balala, and Sami Sohail must do well in the supporting role.
Malawi Predicted Playing XI:
Moazzam Baig (c), Aaftab Limdawala, Sami Sohail, Donnex Kansonkho, Suhail Vayani, Mike Chaomba, Chisomo Chete (wk), Bright Balala, Chisomo Tchale, Kelvin Thuchila, Salimu Nihute
Malawi Actual Playing XI:
Kelvin Thuchila, Gift Kansonkho, Moazzam Baig, Sami Sohail, Aaftab Saheedbhai Limdawala, Chisomo Tchale, Chisomo Chete, Salim Nihute, Suhail Vayani, Mike Chaomba, Daniel Jakiel
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will be clear skies in Harare on July 6. We have seen a good wicket at the venue where the ball has come onto the bat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. There is some assistance for the spinners on this track, and fast bowlers tend to do well in the morning. The average first-innings score is 145 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 180 runs on the board.
NIG vs ML Pitch Report
Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, is a small ground that allows batsmen to play their strokes easily. Fast bowlers get the new ball to move and can trouble the batsmen in the morning. Spinners have earned rewards from the track as they can turn the ball sharply on this surface.
Toss: To Bowl
There has been assistance for the bowlers early in the game at this venue. Most teams prefer to chase when the batting conditions are best in the afternoon. Hence, we expect the side winning the toss to bowl first.
NIG vs ML
Winning Prediction
Malawi comes into this tournament as one of the weakest teams. The players lack experience against big sides. The batting lineup has struggled, and must do well for the team to have a chance in this game. Nigeria has a stronger batting lineup and depth in bowling. It will be a close game, but Nigeria has an edge.
Nigeria to win
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