Match summary
Botswana played Malawi in the Women's 9th T20I, BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament 2026 at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, on 8 Apr 2026. Botswana won by 23 runs.
Malawi won the toss and chose to field first. Botswana made 87/4 in 20 overs, Malawi made 64 in 16.2 overs.
S Kananji top-scored with 40 off 29 balls; T Shadrack took 3/8; T Shadrack was named player of the match.
Botswana Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Mophakedi lbw b C Bwanali |
lbw b C Bwanali | 36 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 78.26 |
| P Mapotsane st E Chiralile b L Malino |
st E Chiralile b L Malino | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| O Kgeresi run out (E Chiralile, L Wesley) |
run out (E Chiralile, L Wesley) | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| T Shadrack c & b A Alfonso |
c & b A Alfonso | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 |
| G Matome not out |
not out | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| A Mokgotlhe not out |
not out | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 1, w 8, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 4.35) | 87/4 | ||||
Did not bat: K Raphapha, E Mmese, TB Godisamang, K Inakale, M Mustafo
Fall of wickets: 1-17 (P Mapotsane, 6.1 ov), 2-28 (O Kgeresi, 8.6 ov), 3-43 (T Shadrack, 13.2 ov), 4-71 (L Mophakedi, 17.5 ov)
Malawi Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Chinawa c P Mapotsane b T Shadrack |
c P Mapotsane b T Shadrack | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| E Chiralile b T Shadrack |
b T Shadrack | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| P Maziya b K Inakale |
b K Inakale | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 |
| M Ndipo c & b G Matome |
c & b G Matome | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| S Kananji c L Mophakedi b P Mapotsane |
c L Mophakedi b P Mapotsane | 40 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 137.93 |
| A Alfonso b A Mokgotlhe |
b A Mokgotlhe | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| C Mangulama b P Mapotsane |
b P Mapotsane | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.43 |
| C Bwanali run out (L Mophakedi, K Raphapha) |
run out (L Mophakedi, K Raphapha) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| L Wesley b E Mmese |
b E Mmese | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| L Malino b T Shadrack |
b T Shadrack | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| B Kasinja not out |
not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 2, w 4, nb 0) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 16.2 Ov (RR: 3.92) | 64/10 | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-1 (E Chiralile, 0.3 ov), 2-6 (S Chinawa, 2.3 ov), 3-7 (M Ndipo, 3.5 ov), 4-21 (P Maziya, 6.2 ov), 5-26 (A Alfonso, 7.3 ov), 6-35 (C Bwanali, 9.1 ov), 7-43 (C Mangulama, 11.5 ov), 8-55 (S Kananji, 13.5 ov), 9-56 (L Malino, 14.6 ov), 10-64 (L Wesley, 16.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Shadrack | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G Matome | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K Inakale | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A Mokgotlhe | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.50 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P Mapotsane | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5.00 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E Mmese | 1.2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3.75 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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- Match
- Women's · 9th T20I · BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament 2026
- Venue
- Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone
- Date
- 8 Apr 2026
- Toss
- Malawi, elected to field first
- Result
- Botswana won by 23 runs
- Player of the match
- T Shadrack
- Format
- Women's T20I (20 overs)
- Season
- 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Botswana vs Malawi match on 8 Apr 2026?
Botswana won by 23 runs.
Who was player of the match in Botswana vs Malawi?
T Shadrack.
Who scored the most runs in Botswana vs Malawi?
S Kananji (Malawi) with 40 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Botswana vs Malawi?
T Shadrack, with 3/8.
Who won the toss in Botswana vs Malawi?
Malawi, who chose to field first.
Where was Botswana vs Malawi played?
At Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone.