Sierra Leone are firming as tournament favourites after recording a crushing 181 run victory over Gambia on day two of the Africa Division 3 event in Blantyre, Malawi.

And it was their much talked about under-19 players who lead the way.

Abubakarr Kamara (81*), Bami Williams (3-1), Edward Marah (2-8) and Ibrahim Kabia (2-18) were all part of the U/19 squad that was set to take part in the ICC qualifiers in Canada.

Rwanda's young side played bravely against Malawi, restricting the hosts to 172 in 44.3 overs but in reply could only muster 126 in 41.1.

Sierra Leone 255-7 (50) Abubakarr Kamara 81*, Lansana Lamin 49, Ole Compagne-Coker 31, Zaccheus Akila 2-28 defeated Gambia 74 (27.2) Moses Bahoum 29, Bami Williams 3-1, Edward Marah 2-8, Ibrahim Kabia 2-18

Malawi 172 (44.3) Arjun Kalaria 33*, Naeem Chaudhry 33, Shijith Kallada 3-13 defeated Rwanda 126 (41.1) Andre Kayitera 43, Srinath Vardhineni 25, Hafiz Sukera 4-16, Frank Alick 3-25