ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 | 23-Oct-2026 02:30 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1
LSO 58/10 (13.4)
ZMB 61/3 (7.4)
Zambia won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad* | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140 |
| Jakir Patel | 22 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel* | 1.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 |
| Gladwin Thamae | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Last Wicket:Zahirbhai Patel b Tsepiso Chaoana 10(10) - 36/3 in 4.3 ov.
Zambia vs Lesotho
Lesotho — Innings 1 (58/10 in 13.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel lbw b Ismail Kara | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ajaz Patel c Musonda Yambayamba b Zahirbhai Patel | 7 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 30.43 | |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel c Javid Patel b Zahirbhai Patel | 38 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 118.75 | |
| Chachole Tlali (wk) c Musonda Yambayamba b Javid Patel | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Maaz Khan b Javid Patel | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gladwin Thamae b Javid Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lefulere Monanthane b Zahirbhai Patel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Inshaf Farook run out (Robert Lungu/Musonda Yambayamba) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tanki Khetsi lbw b Zahirbhai Patel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tsepiso Chaoana (c) not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Malei Khauta b Javid Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 58 | 10 wkts, 13.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Joseph Zulu | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Javid Patel | 3.4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Ayaz Dadabhai | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Zahirbhai Patel | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.3 |
| Robert Lungu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lerotholi Gabriel & Ajaz Patel | 0 | 1 |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel & Ajaz Patel | 46 | 49 |
| Chachole Tlali & Ajaz Patel | 9 | 14 |
| Chachole Tlali & Maaz Khan | 1 | 5 |
| Chachole Tlali & Gladwin Thamae | 0 | 1 |
| Chachole Tlali & Lefulere Monanthane | 1 | 4 |
| Chachole Tlali & Inshaf Farook | 0 | 1 |
| Chachole Tlali & Tanki Khetsi | 0 | 2 |
| Chachole Tlali & Tsepiso Chaoana | 0 | 4 |
| Malei Khauta & Tsepiso Chaoana | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lerotholi Gabriel | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 8.2 | 46 |
| 3 | Ajaz Patel | 10.4 | 55 |
| 4 | Maaz Khan | 11.3 | 56 |
| 5 | Gladwin Thamae | 11.4 | 56 |
| 6 | Lefulere Monanthane | 12.2 | 57 |
| 7 | Inshaf Farook | 12.3 | 58 |
| 8 | Tanki Khetsi | 12.5 | 58 |
| 9 | Chachole Tlali | 13.3 | 58 |
| 10 | Malei Khauta | 13.4 | 58 |
Zambia — Innings 2 (61/3 in 7.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara c Tsepiso Chaoana b Inshaf Farook | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 150 | |
| Javid Patel (c) lbw b Tsepiso Chaoana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zahirbhai Patel b Tsepiso Chaoana | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jakir Patel not out | 22 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 129.41 | |
| Vasimakram Yakub Muhammad not out | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 61 | 3 wkts, 7.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Joyeb Chand, Chimya Chilekwa, Ayaz Dadabhai, Robert Lungu, Musonda Yambayamba (wk), Joseph Zulu | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsepiso Chaoana | 3 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Inshaf Farook | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Mohmed Duvesh Patel | 1.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 |
| Gladwin Thamae | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ismail Kara & Javid Patel | 15 | 8 |
| Zahirbhai Patel & Javid Patel | 4 | 5 |
| Zahirbhai Patel & Jakir Patel | 17 | 14 |
| Vasimakram & Jakir Patel | 25 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Kara | 1.2 | 15 |
| 2 | Javid Patel | 2.1 | 19 |
| 3 | Zahirbhai Patel | 4.3 | 36 |
Match Info
| Match | Zambia vs Lesotho |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C 2026 |
| Time | 23-Oct-2026 02:30 PM |
| Venue | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Abuja |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Zambia vs Lesotho (ZAM vs LES)
Zambia will face Lesotho in a thrilling match on 23-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 02:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1 Pitch Report for ZAM vs LES Match 7 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
Zambia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Lesotho 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. Zambia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Lesotho will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Zambia batting and Lesotho 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 Zambia showcase its strengths, or will Lesotho pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 23-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
