ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 | 23-May-2026 05:20 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1
BW 166/5 (20)
SLE 96/7 (20)
Botswana won by 70 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chernoh Bah* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Samuel Conteh | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabil Master* | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Brandon van Zyl | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 |
Last Wicket:Lansana Lamin b Nabil Master 24(37) - 88/7 in 18.5 ov.
Botswana vs Sierra Leone
Botswana — Innings 1 (166/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karabo Motlhanka (c) not out | 61 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 127.08 | |
| Monroux Kasselman (wk) b Raymond Coker | 66 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 165 | |
| Reginald Nehonde c John Lassayo b Mohamed Turay | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Thatayaone Tshose c Alusine Turay b Abass Gbla | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Ameer Saiyed c Raymond Coker b Abass Gbla | 14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Brandon van Zyl b Chernoh Bah | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nabil Master not out | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 166 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Boemo Khumalo, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Katlo Piet, Phemelo Silas | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Kamara | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 |
| Samuel Conteh | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| John Lassayo | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Mohamed Turay | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Raymond Coker | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Abass Gbla | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Chernoh Bah | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Karabo Motlhanka & Monroux Kasselman | 87 | 59 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Reginald Nehonde | 14 | 10 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Thatayaone Tshose | 1 | 5 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Ameer Saiyed | 32 | 27 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Brandon van Zyl | 21 | 14 |
| Karabo Motlhanka & Nabil Master | 11 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroux Kasselman | 9.5 | 87 |
| 2 | Reginald Nehonde | 11.3 | 101 |
| 3 | Thatayaone Tshose | 12.2 | 102 |
| 4 | Ameer Saiyed | 16.5 | 134 |
| 5 | Brandon van Zyl | 19.1 | 155 |
Sierra Leone — Innings 2 (96/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegbeh Jalloh (wk) b Nabil Master | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Alusine Turay c Boemo Khumalo b Katlo Piet | 20 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 105.26 | |
| Raymond Coker run out (Phemelo Silas/Monroux Kasselman) | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 | |
| Abu Kamara c Reginald Nehonde b Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 25 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| John Bangura b Katlo Piet | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Abass Gbla lbw b Katlo Piet | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lansana Lamin (c) b Nabil Master | 24 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 64.86 | |
| Samuel Conteh not out | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Chernoh Bah not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | Wides: 3 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 96 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mohamed Turay, John Lassayo | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boemo Khumalo | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Nabil Master | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Brandon van Zyl | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Katlo Piet | 4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 2.8 |
| Dhruvkumar Maisuria | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Yegbeh Jalloh & Alusine Turay | 14 | 10 |
| Raymond Coker & Alusine Turay | 11 | 19 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & Alusine Turay | 0 | 5 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & John Bangura | 10 | 13 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & Abass Gbla | 0 | 1 |
| Abu Bakarr Kamara & Lansana Lamin | 40 | 55 |
| Samuel Conteh & Lansana Lamin | 13 | 10 |
| Samuel Conteh & Chernoh Bah | 8 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yegbeh Jalloh | 1.4 | 14 |
| 2 | Raymond Coker | 4.5 | 25 |
| 3 | Alusine Turay | 5.4 | 25 |
| 4 | John Bangura | 7.5 | 35 |
| 5 | Abass Gbla | 7.6 | 35 |
| 6 | Abu Kamara | 17.1 | 75 |
| 7 | Lansana Lamin | 18.5 | 88 |
Match Info
| Match | Botswana vs Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 |
| Time | 23-May-2026 05:20 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Botswana vs Sierra Leone (BOT vs SIL)
Botswana will face Sierra Leone in a thrilling match on 23-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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Botswana batting and Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 23-May-2026 to find out the answer!
