Mike Chaomba took the match away from Ghana with a two-wicket burst that proved decisive in Malawi's 34-run victory. Bowling in the death overs, Chaomba conceded just 9 runs across his spell while claiming two crucial wickets — a performance that suffocated Ghana's chase before it could gain momentum.
Malawi's 98 never looked commanding. Sami Sohail top-scored with 24 off 18, and Gift Kansonkho held the innings together with a 26-ball 19, but the total lacked the firepower to dominate. Yet Chaomba's discipline in the final overs turned a modest score into an impossible target. When Ghana needed to attack, Chaomba's yorkers and slower balls kept them honest. Bharani Kumar Majji fought back with 23 off 33, but Ghana's middle order crumbled under pressure.
Obed Harvey added 2/27 for Malawi, maintaining the squeeze. Daniel Jakiel took two for Ghana, but it proved a lone bright spot in an otherwise forgettable chase. Ghana managed only 64 in 16 overs — a collapse that reflected Malawi's strangling bowling. Chaomba's 2/9 was the match-winner: death bowling executed perfectly when it mattered most in a low-scoring qualifier battle.