2025 Malawi Quad Nations T20 Cup Announced
International cricket comes to Blantyre with four nations competing for Arjun Menon Memorial Trophy
Cricket Malawi has unveiled plans for the prestigious Quad Nations T20 Cup (Arjun Menon Memorial) to be held from 5th to 14th July 2025 at the TCA Oval in Blantyre, featuring host nation Malawi alongside international teams from Germany, Tanzania, and Bahrain.
Historic Cricket Event for Malawi
The Malawi Quad Nations T20 Cup represents a significant milestone for cricket development in the African nation, marking one of the most high-profile international cricket tournaments ever hosted in the country. The competition honors the memory of Arjun Menon, a prominent figure in Malawian cricket development.
“This tournament puts Malawi cricket on the international map. Hosting three competitive associate nations will provide invaluable experience for our players and inspire the next generation,” said a Cricket Malawi spokesperson.
The round-robin tournament will see each team play against the others twice before the top two teams progress to the final on July 14th. All matches will be played at the TCA Oval, which has undergone significant upgrades to meet international standards.
Tournament At A Glance
- 1 Dates: 5th-14th July 2025
- 2 Venue: TCA Oval, Blantyre
- 3 Format: Double round-robin + Final
- 4 Teams: Malawi, Germany, Tanzania, Bahrain
Complete Tournament Squads
Malawi National Squad
DONNEX KANSONKHO (Captain)
SAMI SOHAIL (Vice-captain)
BRIGHT BALALA
CHISOMO CHETE
DANIEL JAKIEL
GIFT KANSONKHO
AAFTAB LIMDAWALA
CHISOMO MALAYA
KENNEDY MTUNDUWATHA
SALIM NIHUTE
BLESSINGS PONDANI
MUHAMMAD SOMANI
CHISOMO TCHALE
SUHAIL VAYANI
Germany National Squad (13 players)
ABDUL BASIR ANDAR
ADIL KHAN
FAYAZ KHAN NASSERI
GHULAM RASUL AHMADI
JATINDER KUMAR
KYLE KLESSE
MUHAMMAD HASSAN KHAN
MUSADDIQ AHMED
MUSLIM YAR ASHRAF
ROHIT SINGH
SACHIN MANDY
SAJID LIAQAT
SHAHID AFRIDI
Bahrain National Squad (14 players)
AHMED BIN NASIR
AYAZ KHAN
PRASHANTH KIRUPAN
TEJA ANAND
JANAKA CHAMINDA
GULAM ANWAR
JOHNNY JACOB ANTON
ALI DARWISH
BAHRAIN BUTT
MIDHUL MALIK
MUHAMMAD HASHEEM
ASIFULLAH YOUSUF
KHURRAM KHAN
SACHIN KUMAR GHAGHAR
Tanzania National Squad
KASSIM NASSORO (Captain)
AARIF KHAN
ALLY KIMOTE
AMIRI JUMA
ARUN YADAV
DHRUMIT MEHTA
HARSHEED CHOHAN
IBRAHIM JABIR
JUMANNE MASQUAT
LAKSH BAKRANIA
MOHAMED SIMBA
MUKESH MAKER
RAYMOND EMMANUEL
SALUM ALLY
UMAR BASHA
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Muhammad Nackerdien
Assistant Coach: Riziki Kiseto
Tournament Significance
For Malawian Cricket
The Quad Nations T20 Cup represents a golden opportunity to showcase Malawi’s cricketing potential on an international stage. With ICC development funding increasing, strong performances could lead to more regular international fixtures and improved facilities.
For Associate Cricket
This tournament provides crucial competitive opportunities for emerging nations outside the traditional cricket power structure. The ICC has highlighted such regional competitions as vital for global game development.