ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 | 30-May-2026 05:20 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1
RWA 117/8 (20)
BW 115/8 (20)
Rwanda won by 2 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phemelo Silas* | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 320 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignace Ntirenganya* | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Yves Cyusa | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.33 |
Last Wicket:Katlo Piet c Emile Rukiriza b Yves Cyusa 2(3) - 98/8 in 19.1 ov.
Botswana vs Rwanda
Rwanda — Innings 1 (117/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan b Brandon van Zyl | 23 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 100 | |
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) lbw b Katlo Piet | 19 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 126.67 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo c Phemelo Silas b Brandon van Zyl | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe c Monroux Kasselman b Boemo Kgosiemang | 21 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 87.5 | |
| Yves Cyusa c Brandon van Zyl b Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| David Uwimana c Brandon van Zyl b Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Emile Rukiriza c Valentine Mbazo b Nabil Master | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 160 | |
| Martin Akayezu c Monroux Kasselman b Brandon van Zyl | 19 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 135.71 | |
| Muhammad Nadir not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Zappy Bimenyimana not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 117 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ignace Ntirenganya | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boemo Kgosiemang | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Nabil Master | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11 |
| Katlo Piet | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Brandon van Zyl | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan & Ndikubwimana | 33 | 25 |
| Hamza Khan & Isae Niyomugabo | 7 | 21 |
| Hamza Khan & Oscar Manishimwe | 13 | 12 |
| Yves Cyusa & Oscar Manishimwe | 8 | 16 |
| David Uwimana & Oscar Manishimwe | 9 | 13 |
| Emile Rukiriza & Oscar Manishimwe | 14 | 8 |
| Emile Rukiriza & Martin Akayezu | 18 | 14 |
| Muhammad Nadir & Martin Akayezu | 12 | 8 |
| Muhammad Nadir & Zappy Bimenyimana | 3 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 4.1 | 33 |
| 2 | Isae Niyomugabo | 7.4 | 40 |
| 3 | Hamza Khan | 9.4 | 53 |
| 4 | Yves Cyusa | 12.2 | 61 |
| 5 | David Uwimana | 14.3 | 70 |
| 6 | Oscar Manishimwe | 15.5 | 84 |
| 7 | Emile Rukiriza | 18.1 | 102 |
| 8 | Martin Akayezu | 19.3 | 114 |
Botswana — Innings 2 (115/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karabo Motlhanka (c) b Martin Akayezu | 40 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 105.26 | |
| Monroux Kasselman (wk) c Isae Niyomugabo b Emile Rukiriza | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Valentine Mbazo c Zappy Bimenyimana b Yves Cyusa | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 29.41 | |
| Brandon van Zyl c Isae Niyomugabo b Martin Akayezu | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Thatayaone Tshose b Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nabil Master c Isae Niyomugabo b Muhammad Nadir | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 | |
| Ameer Saiyed run out (Emile Rukiriza/Didier Ndikubwimana) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Phemelo Silas not out | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Katlo Piet c Emile Rukiriza b Yves Cyusa | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria not out | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 320 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 115 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Boemo Kgosiemang | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Yves Cyusa | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.3 |
| Martin Akayezu | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Karabo Motlhanka & Monroux Kasselman | 25 | 30 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Valentine Mbazo | 18 | 26 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Brandon van Zyl | 14 | 10 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Thatayaone Tshose | 9 | 16 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Nabil Master | 8 | 8 |
| Ameer Saiyed & Nabil Master | 12 | 14 |
| Ameer Saiyed & Phemelo Silas | 2 | 2 |
| Katlo Piet & Phemelo Silas | 10 | 9 |
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria & Phemelo Silas | 17 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroux Kasselman | 4.6 | 25 |
| 2 | Valentine Mbazo | 9.2 | 43 |
| 3 | Brandon van Zyl | 10.6 | 57 |
| 4 | Thatayaone Tshose | 13.4 | 66 |
| 5 | Karabo Motlhanka | 14.6 | 74 |
| 6 | Nabil Master | 17.2 | 86 |
| 7 | Ameer Saiyed | 17.4 | 88 |
| 8 | Katlo Piet | 19.1 | 98 |
Match Info
| Match | Botswana vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 |
| Time | 30-May-2026 05:20 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Botswana vs Rwanda (BOT vs RWA)
Botswana will face Rwanda in a thrilling match on 30-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026. The match will be played at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 at 05:20 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Botswana is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Rwanda remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 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 Rwanda will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Botswana batting and Rwanda 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 Rwanda pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 30-May-2026 to find out the answer!
