Match summary
Botswana played Sierra Leone in the 2nd T20I, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier 2026 at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, on 23 May 2026. Botswana won by 70 runs.
Sierra Leone won the toss and chose to field first. Botswana made 166/5 in 20 overs, Sierra Leone made 96/7 in 20 overs.
M Kasselman top-scored with 66 off 40 balls; K Piet took 3/11; M Kasselman was named player of the match.
Botswana Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Motlanka not out |
not out | 61 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 127.08 |
| M Kasselman b R Coker |
b R Coker | 66 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 165.00 |
| R Nehonde c J Lassayo b Mohamed Turay |
c J Lassayo b Mohamed Turay | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| T Tshose c A Turay b A Gbla |
c A Turay b A Gbla | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Ameer Saiyed c R Coker b A Gbla |
c R Coker b A Gbla | 14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| B van Zyl b C Bah |
b C Bah | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| N Master not out |
not out | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Extras | (b 3, lb 0, w 4, nb 0) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.30) | 166/5 | ||||
Did not bat: B Khumalo, K Piet, P Silas, D Maisuria
Fall of wickets: 1-87 (M Kasselman, 9.5 ov), 2-101 (R Nehonde, 11.3 ov), 3-102 (T Tshose, 12.2 ov), 4-134 (Ameer Saiyed, 16.5 ov), 5-155 (B van Zyl, 19.1 ov)
Sierra Leone Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Jalloh b N Master |
b N Master | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| A Turay c B Khumalo b K Piet |
c B Khumalo b K Piet | 20 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 105.26 |
| R Coker run out (M Kasselman, P Silas) |
run out (M Kasselman, P Silas) | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 |
| AB Kamara c R Nehonde b D Maisuria |
c R Nehonde b D Maisuria | 25 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| J Bangura b K Piet |
b K Piet | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| A Gbla lbw b K Piet |
lbw b K Piet | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| L Lamin b N Master |
b N Master | 24 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 64.86 |
| S Conteh not out |
not out | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| C Bah not out |
not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 6, w 3, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 4.80) | 96/7 | ||||
Did not bat: Mohamed Turay, J Lassayo
Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Y Jalloh, 1.4 ov), 2-25 (R Coker, 4.5 ov), 3-25 (A Turay, 5.4 ov), 4-35 (J Bangura, 7.5 ov), 5-35 (A Gbla, 7.6 ov), 6-75 (AB Kamara, 17.1 ov), 7-88 (L Lamin, 18.5 ov)
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- Match
- 2nd T20I · ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier 2026
- Venue
- Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone
- Date
- 23 May 2026
- Toss
- Sierra Leone, elected to field first
- Result
- Botswana won by 70 runs
- Player of the match
- M Kasselman
- Format
- T20I (20 overs)
- Season
- 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Botswana vs Sierra Leone match on 23 May 2026?
Botswana won by 70 runs.
Who was player of the match in Botswana vs Sierra Leone?
M Kasselman.
Who scored the most runs in Botswana vs Sierra Leone?
M Kasselman (Botswana) with 66 off 40 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Botswana vs Sierra Leone?
K Piet, with 3/11.
Who won the toss in Botswana vs Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone, who chose to field first.
Where was Botswana vs Sierra Leone played?
At Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone.