BAH vs MAW Match Prediction and Preview: Who will win Between Bahrain and Malawi 5th T20I Match?

Kai Grayson 07-Jul-2025 • 07:47

Bahrain vs Malawi 5th T20I Match Preview: The 5th T20I match between Bahrain and Malawi is happening on July 7, 2025, at the TCA Oval in Blantyre. Bahrain's been doing okay lately (3 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie), and they just crushed Germany by 8 wickets. Malawi, on the other hand, has had a rough patch, losing three of their last five, including a big loss to Tanzania. Bahrain's batting has been strong. Malawi's trouble chasing scores could hurt them. Malawi will need their bowlers to step up against Bahrain's strong hitters.

BAH vs MAW

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Bahrain

W W L W W

Malawi

L L L W W

Head-to-Head Analysis

This is the first time these two teams have played each other in a T20I. Bahrain's been beating teams like Hong Kong and Malaysia, while Malawi's wins are against weaker teams. Tanzania beat Malawi recently but lost to Bahrain back in March 2025.

Players to Watch

Sohail Ahmed (Bahrain): This guy's a great batter, averaging 38.5 with a strike rate of 132. He just scored 65* against Germany.

Blessings Pondani (Malawi): Malawi's best bowler. He's got an economy of 6.8 and has taken 12 wickets in his last seven games.

Shashank Shukla (Bahrain): This all-rounder is a game-changer. He took 2 wickets and scored 34* against Malaysia.

BAH vs MAW Weather and Pitch Conditions

Weather: Cloudy, with temperatures around 19–21°C. No rain is expected.

Pitch: The TCA Oval pitch is known for being bouncy, which can make it hard for batters early on. Spinners might do well later in the game. Scores of 140–160 have been common recently.

BAH vs MAW Match Prediction

Bahrain is the favorite (65-35). Their batting is strong. A key matchup will be Sohail Ahmed against Blessings Pondani. If Malawi's opening batters can stick around, they might give Bahrain a run for their money.

Expert Opinion:

Ascores thinks Bahrain will win because they have a good team. Malawi depends a lot on Pondani and Kennedy Mtunduwatha's bowling. Malawi's weak batting could be a problem against Bahrain's solid bowling.

Who will win today Toss prediction:

The captain who wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first to take advantage of the morning moisture. If the pitch gets easier to bat on, scoring 150+ could put pressure on Malawi.

Predicted Scores:

If Bahrain bats first: 155–175

If Malawi bats first: 130–150

Predicted Outcome:

Bahrain to win by 30–40 runs or 4–5 wickets. They're strong overall, and players like Shukla and Ahmed are in good form, which should be enough to beat Malawi's inconsistent batting. Malawi's bowlers will try hard, but Bahrain's depth should win out.