ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026 | 17-Sep-2026 05:00 PM | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
KEN 216/5 (20)
BW 152/3 (20)
Kenya won by 64 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinoo Balakrishnan* | 54 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 103.85 |
| Ryan Adams | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vishil Patel* | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Francis Mutua | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
Last Wicket:Botlhe Keganne c Francis Mutua b Vishil Patel 6(9) - 138/3 in 18.4 ov.
Botswana vs Kenya
Kenya — Innings 1 (216/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushab Patel c Thatayaone Tshose b Boemo Khumalo | 26 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 144.44 | |
| Dhiren Gondaria not out | 93 | 52 | 6 | 6 | 178.85 | |
| Gurdeep Singh b Katlo Piet | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 181.82 | |
| Sukhdeep Singh c Boemo Kgosiemang b Thatayaone Tshose | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 | |
| Brian Likavu (wk) c Katlo Piet b Thatayaone Tshose | 49 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 196 | |
| Francis Mutua c Phemelo Silas b Thatayaone Tshose | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lucas Oluoch (c) not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 216 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Gerard Mwendwa, Nitish Hirani, Shem Ngoche, Vishil Patel | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumelo Mpatane | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Boemo Khumalo | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Boemo Kgosiemang | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Katlo Piet | 4 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 13.5 |
| Ryan Adams | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Vinoo Balakrishnan | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rushab Patel & Dhiren Gondaria | 49 | 24 |
| Gurdeep Singh & Dhiren Gondaria | 41 | 30 |
| Sukhdeep Singh & Dhiren Gondaria | 23 | 13 |
| Brian Likavu & Dhiren Gondaria | 80 | 40 |
| Francis Mutua & Dhiren Gondaria | 0 | 1 |
| Oluoch & Dhiren Gondaria | 23 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rushab Patel | 3.6 | 49 |
| 2 | Gurdeep Singh | 8.6 | 90 |
| 3 | Sukhdeep Singh | 11.1 | 113 |
| 4 | Brian Likavu | 17.5 | 193 |
| 5 | Francis Mutua | 17.6 | 193 |
Botswana — Innings 2 (143/3 in 19 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroux Kasselman b Shem Ngoche | 74 | 47 | 5 | 7 | 157.45 | |
| Vinoo Balakrishnan batting | 49 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 100 | |
| Valentine Mbazo c (sub)Peter Langat b Francis Mutua | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Botlhe Keganne c Francis Mutua b Vishil Patel | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Ryan Adams batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 143 | 3 wkts, 19 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Phemelo Silas (wk), Thatayaone Tshose (c), Katlo Piet, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Tumelo Mpatane | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Mwendwa | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Shem Ngoche | 4 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Vishil Patel | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Francis Mutua | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Lucas Oluoch | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Nitish Hirani | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Monroux Kasselman & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 109 | 77 |
| Valentine Mbazo & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 13 | 15 |
| Botlhe Keganne & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 16 | 20 |
| Ryan Adams & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 5 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroux Kasselman | 12.5 | 109 |
| 2 | Valentine Mbazo | 15.2 | 122 |
| 3 | Botlhe Keganne | 18.4 | 138 |
Match Info
| Match | Botswana vs Kenya |
|---|---|
| Series | ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026 |
| Time | 17-Sep-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Kigali |
| Seating Capacity | 10000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Botswana vs Kenya (BOT vs KEN)
Botswana will face Kenya in a thrilling match on 17-Sep-2026 in ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026. The match will be played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for BOT vs KEN Match 18 Match
The pitch looks good for the bowlers, especially pacers. All-rounders will be key. Both teams could prefer to bat second.
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Kigali, RW will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 68% humidity and 1.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 89% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Botswana is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Kenya remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026.
The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Botswana will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kenya will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Botswana batting and Kenya bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Botswana showcase its strengths, or will Kenya pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 17-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
