Lesotho tour of Botswana, 2026 | 13-Mar-2026 01:00 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1
BW 164/7 (20)
LSO 60/10 (14.1)
Botswana won by 104 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahlakoana Mejaro* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leano Maphane* | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mmoloki Mooketsi | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Lefulere Monanthane c Katlo Piet b Leano Maphane 9(10) - 60/10 in 14.1 ov.
Botswana vs Lesotho
Botswana — Innings 1 (164/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameer Saiyed c Chachole Tlali b Mohammed Jamadar | 26 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 113.04 | |
| Vinoo Balakrishnan c Chachole Tlali b Tsepiso Chaoana | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 118.75 | |
| Leano Maphane c (sub)Malei Khauta b Bahlakoana Mejaro | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 | |
| Valentine Mbazo c Chachole Tlali b Inshaf Farook | 15 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 88.24 | |
| Lahiru Perera run out (Mohammed Jamadar/Inshaf Farook) | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 121.43 | |
| Thatayaone Tshose (c) lbw b Tsepiso Chaoana | 44 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 200 | |
| Phemelo Silas c Azim Patel b Waseem Yaqoob | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Katlo Piet not out | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Mmoloki Mooketsi not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 164 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Boemo Khumalo (wk), Boemo Kgosiemang | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inshaf Farook | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Waseem Yaqoob | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Tsepiso Chaoana | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Bahlakoana Mejaro | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Mohammed Jamadar | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Lefulere Monanthane | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ameer Saiyed & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 31 | 26 |
| Ameer Saiyed & Leano Maphane | 32 | 22 |
| Ameer Saiyed & Valentine Mbazo | 0 | 1 |
| Lahiru Perera & Valentine Mbazo | 35 | 33 |
| Lahiru Perera & Thatayaone Tshose | 2 | 3 |
| Phemelo Silas & Thatayaone Tshose | 48 | 27 |
| Phemelo Silas & Katlo Piet | 10 | 6 |
| Mmoloki Mooketsi & Katlo Piet | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinoo Balakrishnan | 4.2 | 31 |
| 2 | Leano Maphane | 7.6 | 63 |
| 3 | Ameer Saiyed | 8.1 | 63 |
| 4 | Valentine Mbazo | 13.2 | 97 |
| 5 | Lahiru Perera | 13.5 | 100 |
| 6 | Thatayaone Tshose | 18.2 | 148 |
| 7 | Phemelo Silas | 19.2 | 158 |
Lesotho — Innings 2 (60/10 in 14.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel run out (Boemo Kgosiemang/Valentine Mbazo) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Abraar Khan c Valentine Mbazo b Mmoloki Mooketsi | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Mohammed Jamadar c Mmoloki Mooketsi b Thatayaone Tshose | 31 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 96.88 | |
| Chachole Tlali (wk) c Valentine Mbazo b Mmoloki Mooketsi | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Waseem Yaqoob c (sub)Botlhe Keganne b Losika Makgale | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Maaz Khan c Boemo Kgosiemang b Katlo Piet | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Inshaf Farook c Leano Maphane b Thatayaone Tshose | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Azim Patel (c) c Valentine Mbazo b Katlo Piet | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lefulere Monanthane c Katlo Piet b Leano Maphane | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 90 | |
| Tsepiso Chaoana c Vinoo Balakrishnan b Mmoloki Mooketsi | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Bahlakoana Mejaro not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 60 | 10 wkts, 14.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katlo Piet | 4 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Mmoloki Mooketsi | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| Boemo Kgosiemang | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Losika Makgale | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Leano Maphane | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel & Abraar Khan | 0 | 5 |
| Mohammed Jamadar & Abraar Khan | 15 | 15 |
| Mohammed Jamadar & Chachole Tlali | 24 | 22 |
| Mohammed Jamadar & Waseem Yaqoob | 3 | 4 |
| Mohammed Jamadar & Maaz Khan | 4 | 11 |
| Inshaf Farook & Maaz Khan | 0 | 4 |
| Inshaf Farook & Azim Patel | 0 | 2 |
| Inshaf Farook & Lefulere Monanthane | 2 | 5 |
| Tsepiso Chaoana & Lefulere Monanthane | 10 | 13 |
| Bahlakoana Mejaro & Lefulere Monanthane | 2 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lerotholi Gabriel | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2 | Abraar Khan | 3.2 | 15 |
| 3 | Chachole Tlali | 6.6 | 39 |
| 4 | Waseem Yaqoob | 7.4 | 42 |
| 5 | Mohammed Jamadar | 9.3 | 46 |
| 6 | Maaz Khan | 10.1 | 46 |
| 7 | Azim Patel | 10.3 | 46 |
| 8 | Inshaf Farook | 11.2 | 48 |
| 9 | Tsepiso Chaoana | 13.3 | 58 |
| 10 | Lefulere Monanthane | 14.1 | 60 |
Match Info
| Match | Botswana vs Lesotho |
|---|---|
| Series | Lesotho tour of Botswana, 2026 |
| Time | 13-Mar-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN |
Match Preview: Botswana vs Lesotho (BOT vs LES)
Botswana will face Lesotho in a thrilling match on 13-Mar-2026 in Lesotho tour of Botswana, 2026. The match will be played at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN.
Match Overview
Botswana is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Lesotho remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Lesotho tour of Botswana, 2026.
The pitch at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 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 Lesotho will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Botswana batting and Lesotho 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 Lesotho pull off a major upset? Join us live on ESPN on 13-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
