The opening day of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifiers at Entebbe Cricket Oval saw Malawi and Kenya announce themselves with commanding victories.
Both teams showcased disciplined bowling, composed batting, and clinical finishes to set the tone for the tournament.
Cameroon vs Malawi – Morning Game
Toss: Malawi won the toss and elected to bowl
Cameroon: 42/10 in 13.4 overs
Malawi: 43/2 in 6.4 overs
Result: Malawi won by 8 wickets
After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Malawi’s bowlers put tournament debutants Cameroon under immediate pressure, reducing them to 42 all out in 13.4 overs.
Akele Amougui Balbine Doris top-scored with 14 off 19 balls, striking one boundary, while Tekwe Rema Aboh added 8.
The rest of the batting line-up struggled to form partnerships, with wickets falling consistently throughout the innings.
Sakinatou Moussa remained unbeaten on 3, but Cameroon failed to build any momentum.
Malawi’s bowling was led by Bridget Kasinja, who produced a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 5 runs in 3.4 overs.
Esther Richard supported her brilliantly with 2/10, keeping Cameroon on the back foot for the entirety of their innings.
Chasing a modest target of 43, Malawi approached the chase confidently.
Angela Lumbe anchored the innings with an unbeaten 27 off 28 balls, striking two crisp boundaries.
Despite early setbacks, including Stella Kunje being dismissed for 2 and Sphiwe Frank run out for 0, Caroleen Mangulama’s unbeaten 4 helped Malawi reach the target comfortably in 6.4 overs.
The win highlighted Malawi’s all-round dominance and set a strong precedent for the tournament.
Player of the Match: Bridget Kasinja
Mozambique vs Kenya – Afternoon Game
Toss: Kenya won the toss and elected to bowl
Mozambique: 56/10 in 11.2 overs
Kenya: 57/1 in 5.4 overs
Result: Kenya won by 9 wickets
Kenya followed up with another commanding performance in the afternoon as Mozambique struggled to put up a competitive total.
Batting first, Mozambique were restricted to 56 all out in just 11.2 overs.
Yudney Da Kley Martinho Murrure top-scored with 10, while Amelia Lucas Mundudo and Regina Osvaldo Mazumba contributed 6 each.
The Kenyan bowling attack was relentless.
Stella Rodgers led the charge with 4 wickets for 14 runs, backed by Roshele Atamba (2/4), Nezarine Oluoch (2 wickets), and one wicket each for Janet Makau and Melvin Khagoitsa.
Their disciplined spells ensured Mozambique never recovered, giving Kenya a small target to chase.
Chasing 57, Kenya approached the innings with calm authority.
Despite losing an early wicket, the batters ensured there were no hiccups, reaching the target in just 5.4 overs.
The innings showcased Kenya’s composure and all-round strength, completing a dominant day for the team.
Player of the Match: Stella Rodgers
Summary
Day one of the U19 Women’s T20 WC Africa Division 2 Qualifiers was a showcase of disciplined cricket and clinical performances.
Malawi impressed with an all-round display, dominating Cameroon with both bat and ball, while Kenya demonstrated their superiority with a well-rounded performance over Mozambique.
Both teams set a high standard, signalling that they will be teams to watch as the tournament progresses.
ICC U19 WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP AFRICA DIVISION 2 QUALIFIER 2026 POINTS TABLES
| TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | TIED | NR | POINTS | NRR |
| Kenya | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +7.2588 |
| Malawi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.35 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.35 |
| Mozambique | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7.2588 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Upcoming Matches: Monday 9th March 2026
Morning:
Kenya vs Cameroon at Entebbe Cricket Oval Afternoon:
Malawi vs Sierra Leone at Entebbe Cricket Oval