Botswana vs Lesotho: L Mophakedi's 57 sets the target in a 161-run win
Botswana beat Lesotho by 161 runs. L Mophakedi made 57 (43), O Kgeresi took 4 for 3.
Botswana beat Lesotho by 161 runs in the Match 4 of BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone, Gaborone. Botswana made 190 for 6 in 20 overs; Lesotho replied with 29 all out in 9.4 overs. L Mophakedi top-scored with 57 (43) at a strike rate of 132.6, and O Kgeresi returned 4 for 3.
How the innings unfolded
Botswana — 190 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 70 | 1 | 11.67 | 8 (8×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 83 | 3 | 8.30 | 7 (6×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 55 for the 2nd wicket between W Moutswi and L Mophakedi, from 37 balls (8.92 an over).
Lesotho — 29 all out in 9.4 overs
Scored at 3.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 23 | 6 | 3.83 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 6 | 4 | 1.64 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Lesotho lost 10 wickets for 21 runs, from 8 to 29.
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Mophakedi | Botswana | 57 | 43 | 132.6 | 7 | 0 |
| Pako Mapotsane | Botswana | 51 | 27 | 188.9 | 7 | 1 |
| W Moutswi | Botswana | 23 | 19 | 121.1 | 2 | 0 |
| T Shadrack | Botswana | 17 | 19 | 89.5 | 2 | 0 |
| B Phelenyane | Lesotho | 8 | 21 | 38.1 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Kgeresi | Botswana | 3 | 4 for 3 | 1.00 | 0 |
| G Matome | Botswana | 2 | 1 for 3 | 1.50 | 1 |
| E Mmese | Botswana | 1.4 | 1 for 4 | 2.40 | 0 |
| MM Mabathoana | Lesotho | 1 | 1 for 20 | 20.00 | 0 |
| L Polaki | Lesotho | 2 | 1 for 20 | 10.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 55 (37 balls) for Botswana's 2nd wicket — W Moutswi and L Mophakedi
- 36 (16 balls) for Botswana's 5th wicket — Pako Mapotsane and G Matome
- 34 (16 balls) for Botswana's 1st wicket — L Mophakedi and O Kgeresi
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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