ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 | 20-Oct-2026 06:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
LSO 169/8 (20)
MOZ 95/10 (18.2)
Lesotho won by 74 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Ndzeute* | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inshaf Farook* | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.9 |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Last Wicket:Lourenco Simango c Chachole Tlali b Inshaf Farook 5(9) - 95/10 in 18.2 ov.
Lesotho vs Mozambique
Lesotho — Innings 1 (169/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel lbw b Lourenco Simango | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Chachole Tlali (wk) c Farruque Nhaduate b Joao Hou | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel c (sub)Quelido Anselmo Uqueio b Jose Bulele | 63 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 140 | |
| Lebona Leokaoke lbw b Lourenco Simango | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Maaz Khan c Lourenco Simango b Vieira Tembo | 52 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 162.5 | |
| Inshaf Farook c (sub)Manussur Alexandre Algi b Vieira Tembo | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Gladwin Thamae not out | 20 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 125 | |
| Lefulere Monanthane b Vieira Tembo | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Tsepiso Chaoana (c) run out (Joao Hou/Emerson Ndzeute) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Malei Khauta not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 6 | Wides: 2 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 169 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bahlakoana Mejaro | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joao Hou | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.3 |
| Lourenco Simango | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Camate Roposo | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Emerson Ndzeute | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
| Vieira Tembo | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Jose Bulele | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel & Chachole Tlali | 10 | 4 |
| Lerotholi Gabriel & Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 10 | 5 |
| Lebona Leokaoke & Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 0 | 1 |
| Maaz Khan & Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 98 | 63 |
| Inshaf Farook & Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 23 | 18 |
| Inshaf Farook & Gladwin Thamae | 8 | 9 |
| Lefulere Monanthane & Gladwin Thamae | 13 | 12 |
| Tsepiso Chaoana & Gladwin Thamae | 5 | 6 |
| Malei Khauta & Gladwin Thamae | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chachole Tlali | 0.4 | 10 |
| 2 | Lerotholi Gabriel | 1.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Lebona Leokaoke | 1.4 | 20 |
| 4 | Maaz Khan | 12.1 | 118 |
| 5 | Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 15.1 | 141 |
| 6 | Inshaf Farook | 16.4 | 149 |
| 7 | Lefulere Monanthane | 18.4 | 162 |
| 8 | Tsepiso Chaoana | 19.4 | 167 |
Mozambique — Innings 2 (95/10 in 18.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joao Hou c Inshaf Farook b Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 49 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 108.89 | |
| Lourenco Salomone b Tsepiso Chaoana | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 | |
| Jose Bulele run out ((sub)Tanki Khetsi/Chachole Tlali) | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Farruque Nhaduate b Malei Khauta | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Vieira Tembo run out (Chachole Tlali) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Agostinho Navicha (c) b Malei Khauta | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jose Joao c and b Gladwin Thamae | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Gomes Gomes (wk) c Lerotholi Gabriel b Gladwin Thamae | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Camate Roposo c and b Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Lourenco Simango c Chachole Tlali b Inshaf Farook | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Emerson Ndzeute not out | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 10 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 95 | 10 wkts, 18.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsepiso Chaoana | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Inshaf Farook | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.9 |
| Malei Khauta | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Lefulere Monanthane | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Gladwin Thamae | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Joao Hou & Lourenco Salomone | 24 | 25 |
| Joao Hou & Jose Bulele | 14 | 16 |
| Joao Hou & Farruque Nhaduate | 20 | 13 |
| Joao Hou & Vieira Tembo | 4 | 9 |
| Joao Hou & Agostinho Navicha | 0 | 1 |
| Joao Hou & Jose Joao | 4 | 11 |
| Joao Hou & Gomes Gomes | 15 | 9 |
| Camate Roposo & Gomes Gomes | 2 | 6 |
| Camate Roposo & Lourenco Simango | 0 | 1 |
| Emerson Ndzeute & Lourenco Simango | 12 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lourenco Salomone | 4.1 | 24 |
| 2 | Jose Bulele | 6.5 | 38 |
| 3 | Farruque Nhaduate | 8.6 | 58 |
| 4 | Vieira Tembo | 10.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Agostinho Navicha | 10.4 | 62 |
| 6 | Jose Joao | 12.3 | 66 |
| 7 | Joao Hou | 13.6 | 81 |
| 8 | Gomes Gomes | 14.6 | 83 |
| 9 | Camate Roposo | 15.1 | 83 |
| 10 | Lourenco Simango | 18.2 | 95 |
Match Info
| Match | Lesotho vs Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 |
| Time | 20-Oct-2026 06:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Abuja |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Lesotho vs Mozambique (LES vs MOZ)
Lesotho will face Mozambique in a thrilling match on 20-Oct-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026. The match will be played at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Pitch Report for LES vs MOZ Match 2 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Abuja, NG will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 61% humidity and 3.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Lesotho is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Mozambique 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 Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026.
The pitch at Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Lesotho will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Mozambique will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Lesotho batting and Mozambique 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 Lesotho showcase its strengths, or will Mozambique pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 20-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
