MAW vs LES Dream11 Prediction ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Qualifier A

Malawi will be up against Lesotho in the opening match of ICC Men’s T20 WC Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A 2024 at Dar Gymkhana Club Ground in Tanzania. Ahead of the match, let’s take a look at Malawi vs Lesotho 1st Match Preview, MAW vs LES Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, and fantasy cricket tips.

Malawi vs Lesotho ICC Men’s T20 WC Africa Qualifier A

Malawi has had a great run recently, reaching the final of the Kenya Quadrangular Cup with 4 wins in their 9 games. They have named a balanced squad featuring key players, including Sami Sohail, Donnex Kansonkho, Blessings Pondani, and Aaftab Limdawala, for this tournament and will look to start their campaign on a positive note. Meanwhile, Lesotho are coming off a series loss to Eswatini and will be looking to bounce back when they face Malawi on Saturday.

Dar Gymkhana Club Ground Pitch Report

The track at the Dar Gymkhana Club Ground is well-balanced. The pacers are likely to see some action with the new ball. There could also be some turn for spinners, making the contest between the bat and the ball equal.

Malawi Playing 11

Sami Sohail, Donnex Kansonkho (c), Blessings Pondani, Aaftab Limdawala, Daniel Jakiel, Gift Kansonkho, Bright Balala, Mike Choamba, Chisomo Malaya, Phillip Zuze (wk), Suhail Zahid Vayani

Malawi Squad

Daniel Jakiel, Mike Choamba, Donnex Kansonkho(c), Chisomo Chete, Phillip Zuze(w), Sami Sohail, Gift Kansonkho, Aaftab Limdawala, Gershom Ntambalika, Blessings Pondani, Suhail Zahid Vayani, Francis Nkhoma, Bright Balala, Chisomo Malaya

Lesotho Playing 11

Chachole Tlali (c & wk), Tsepiso Chaoana, Lebona Leokaoke, Maaz Khan, Lerotholi Gabriel, Mohleki Leoela, Waseem Yaqoob, Ressebile Khanyapa, Lefulere Monanthane, Gladwin Thamae, Mthimkhulu Leporoporo

Lesotho Squad

Chachole Tlali (c & wk), Tsepiso Chaoana, Lebona Leokaoke, Maaz Khan, Lerotholi Gabriel, Mohleki Leoela, Waseem Yaqoob, Ressebile Khanyapa, Lefulere Monanthane, Gladwin Thamae, Mthimkhulu Leporoporo, Sentle Leluma, Thabiso Ramphoma

Top Fantasy Picks of MAW vs LES Dream11 Team

Donnex Kansonkho (MAW): Donnex Kansonkho is a top all-rounder for his side, having scored 528 runs at an average of 18.20 and picked up 9 wickets in 36 games. This makes him a must-have player for this match.
Maaza Khan (LES): Maaza Khan has shown brilliant ability with both bat and ball. Recently, he has been in fine form, scoring 120 runs and taking two wickets in his last five T20I appearances.
Sami Sohail (MAW): Sami Sohail is in outstanding form, having scored 293 runs in his last five appearances. In total, he has amassed 1073 runs in 36 T20I games and claimed 46 wickets. He is a top choice for the captaincy or vice-captaincy roles in this game.
Waseem Yaqoob (LES): Waseem Yaqoob has been in good recent form with both bat and ball, scoring 91 runs and taking five wickets in his last five games. He is another must-have pick for this match.
Tsepiso Chaoana (LES): Tsepiso Chaoana is a genuine wicket-taker for his team, having taken 9 wickets in his last five appearances. He is a default pick for this game.