ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 | 26-May-2026 01:00 PM | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2
MALI 49/10 (18.1)
RWA 53/2 (5.2)
Rwanda won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan* | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Oscar Manishimwe | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Macalou* | 1.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 16.5 |
| Cheick Keita | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
Last Wicket:Isae Niyomugabo b Cheick Keita 5(4) - 43/2 in 4.3 ov.
Mali vs Rwanda
Mali — Innings 1 (49/10 in 18.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Macalou c Didier Ndikubwimana b Zappy Bimenyimana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vamshi Reddy c Didier Ndikubwimana b Zappy Bimenyimana | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati b Martin Akayezu | 15 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 60 | |
| Shetty Shailesh c David Uwimana b Zappy Bimenyimana | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Sanze Kamate not out | 17 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 85 | |
| Babjee Botcha c Emile Rukiriza b Muhammad Nadir | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Cheick Keita b Yves Cyusa | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yacouba Konate (c) b Emile Rukiriza | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Zakaria Makadji (wk) b Yves Cyusa | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Sekou Diaby hit wkt b Yves Cyusa | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lamissa Sanogo c Yves Cyusa b Martin Akayezu | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.85 | |
| Extras | Wides: 3 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 49 | 10 wkts, 18.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zappy Bimenyimana | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Muhammad Nadir | 4 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Ignace Ntirenganya | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Martin Akayezu | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Emile Rukiriza | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Yves Cyusa | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Macalou & Vamshi Reddy | 1 | 3 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati & Vamshi Reddy | 3 | 13 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati & Shetty Shailesh | 16 | 26 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati & Sanze Kamate | 1 | 11 |
| Babjee Botcha & Sanze Kamate | 5 | 17 |
| Cheick Keita & Sanze Kamate | 10 | 12 |
| Yacouba Konate & Sanze Kamate | 3 | 6 |
| Zakaria Makadji & Sanze Kamate | 1 | 3 |
| Sekou Diaby & Sanze Kamate | 0 | 2 |
| Lamissa Sanogo & Sanze Kamate | 9 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theodore Macalou | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Vamshi Reddy | 2.4 | 4 |
| 3 | Shetty Shailesh | 6.6 | 20 |
| 4 | Akshaykumar Prajapati | 8.5 | 21 |
| 5 | Babjee Botcha | 11.4 | 26 |
| 6 | Cheick Keita | 13.4 | 36 |
| 7 | Yacouba Konate | 14.4 | 39 |
| 8 | Zakaria Makadji | 15.1 | 40 |
| 9 | Sekou Diaby | 15.3 | 40 |
| 10 | Lamissa Sanogo | 18.1 | 49 |
Rwanda — Innings 2 (53/2 in 5.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan not out | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 141.67 | |
| Didier Ndikubwimana (c) (wk) c Vamshi Reddy b Akshaykumar Prajapati | 24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 160 | |
| Isae Niyomugabo b Cheick Keita | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Oscar Manishimwe not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 53 | 2 wkts, 5.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Yves Cyusa, David Uwimana, Emile Rukiriza, Martin Akayezu, Muhammad Nadir, Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekou Diaby | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Akshaykumar Prajapati | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Theodore Macalou | 1.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 16.5 |
| Cheick Keita | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hamza Khan & Ndikubwimana | 37 | 22 |
| Hamza Khan & Isae Niyomugabo | 6 | 5 |
| Hamza Khan & Oscar Manishimwe | 10 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didier Ndikubwimana | 3.4 | 37 |
| 2 | Isae Niyomugabo | 4.3 | 43 |
Match Info
| Match | Mali vs Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group A 2026 |
| Time | 26-May-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Mali vs Rwanda (MAL vs RWA)
Mali will face Rwanda in a thrilling match on 26-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 2 at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Mali 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 2 is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Mali will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Rwanda will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Mali 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 Mali showcase its strengths, or will Rwanda pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 26-May-2026 to find out the answer!
