ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026 | 18-Sep-2026 05:00 PM | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
BW 121/8 (20)
SLE 100/4 (20)
Botswana won by 21 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Kamara* | 40 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 129.03 |
| Solomon Williams | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boemo Khumalo* | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Last Wicket:George Sesay c Boemo Kgosiemang b Thatayaone Tshose 0(7) - 80/4 in 16.2 ov.
Sierra Leone vs Botswana
Botswana — Innings 1 (121/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroux Kasselman b Raymond Coker | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Vinoo Balakrishnan b Raymond Coker | 23 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 88.46 | |
| Valentine Mbazo c George Sesay b Abu Bakarr Kamara | 50 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 104.17 | |
| Phemelo Silas (wk) lbw b George Sesay | 18 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 94.74 | |
| Thatayaone Tshose (c) c Brima Ansumana b Samuel Conteh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryan Adams lbw b Solomon Williams | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Botlhe Keganne b George Sesay | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Boemo Kgosiemang not out | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Boemo Khumalo run out (Lansana Lamin/Brima Ansumana) | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 121 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Katlo Piet, Tumelo Mpatane | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Sesay | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Raymond Coker | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Samuel Conteh | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Abu Kamara | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Solomon Williams | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Mohamed Turay | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Monroux Kasselman & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 3 | 7 |
| Valentine Mbazo & Vinoo Balakrishnan | 39 | 41 |
| Valentine Mbazo & Phemelo Silas | 57 | 41 |
| Valentine Mbazo & Thatayaone Tshose | 1 | 6 |
| Valentine Mbazo & Ryan Adams | 2 | 5 |
| Botlhe Keganne & Ryan Adams | 2 | 3 |
| Botlhe Keganne & Boemo Kgosiemang | 7 | 7 |
| Boemo Khumalo & Boemo Kgosiemang | 9 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroux Kasselman | 1.1 | 3 |
| 2 | Vinoo Balakrishnan | 7.6 | 42 |
| 3 | Phemelo Silas | 14.5 | 99 |
| 4 | Thatayaone Tshose | 15.5 | 100 |
| 5 | Valentine Mbazo | 16.4 | 102 |
| 6 | Ryan Adams | 17.1 | 104 |
| 7 | Botlhe Keganne | 18.2 | 111 |
| 8 | Boemo Khumalo | 20 | 121 |
Sierra Leone — Innings 2 (100/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Coker c Valentine Mbazo b Botlhe Keganne | 20 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 37.74 | |
| Alusine Turay c Botlhe Keganne b Vinoo Balakrishnan | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 250 | |
| Abu Kamara not out | 40 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 129.03 | |
| Lansana Lamin (c) b Botlhe Keganne | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| George Sesay c Boemo Kgosiemang b Thatayaone Tshose | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Solomon Williams not out | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 100 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mohamed Turay, David Halloway, Ibrahim Kpaka, Brima Ansumana (wk), Samuel Conteh | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boemo Kgosiemang | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Katlo Piet | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Vinoo Balakrishnan | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Botlhe Keganne | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Monroux Kasselman | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Thatayaone Tshose | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Boemo Khumalo | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Coker & Alusine Turay | 28 | 24 |
| Raymond Coker & Abu Bakarr Kamara | 31 | 54 |
| Lansana Lamin & Abu Bakarr Kamara | 18 | 11 |
| George Sesay & Abu Bakarr Kamara | 3 | 9 |
| Solomon Williams & Abu Bakarr Kamara | 20 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alusine Turay | 3.6 | 28 |
| 2 | Raymond Coker | 12.6 | 59 |
| 3 | Lansana Lamin | 14.5 | 77 |
| 4 | George Sesay | 16.2 | 80 |
Match Info
| Match | Sierra Leone vs Botswana |
|---|---|
| Series | ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026 |
| Time | 18-Sep-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Kigali |
| Seating Capacity | 10000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sierra Leone vs Botswana (SIL vs BOT)
Sierra Leone will face Botswana in a thrilling match on 18-Sep-2026 in ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026. The match will be played at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for SIL vs BOT Match 20 Match
The pitch looks good for the bowlers, especially pacers. All-rounders will be key. Both teams could prefer to bat second.
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Kigali, RW will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 68% humidity and 1.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 89% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Sierra Leone is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Botswana remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ILT20 Africa Continental Cup 2026.
The pitch at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sierra Leone will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Botswana will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sierra Leone batting and Botswana 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 Sierra Leone showcase its strengths, or will Botswana pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 18-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
