Brazil vs Botswana: RMAM Avery's 59 not out sets the target in an 83-run win
Brazil beat Botswana by 83 runs. RMAM Avery made 59* (63), L Moises took 3 for 6.
Brazil beat Botswana by 83 runs in the Match 1 of BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, Gaborone. Brazil made 147 for 2 in 20 overs; Botswana replied with 64 for 9 in 16 overs. RMAM Avery top-scored with 59* (63) at a strike rate of 93.7, and L Moises returned 3 for 6.
How the innings unfolded
Brazil — 147 for 2 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.35 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 33 | 2 | 5.50 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 81 | 0 | 8.10 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 128 for the 3rd wicket between Laura Cardoso and RMAM Avery, from 106 balls (7.25 an over), unbroken.
Botswana — 64 for 9 in 16 overs
Scored at 4.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 4 | 2.67 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 48 | 5 | 4.80 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
Botswana lost 5 wickets for 20 runs, from 44 to 64.
The largest stand was 29 for the 5th wicket between Pako Mapotsane and L Mophakedi, from 29 balls (6.00 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMAM Avery | Brazil | 59* | 63 | 93.7 | 5 | 0 |
| Laura Cardoso | Brazil | 59* | 52 | 113.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Pako Mapotsane | Botswana | 28 | 25 | 112.0 | 3 | 1 |
| L Mophakedi | Botswana | 11 | 22 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 |
| M Phiase | Botswana | 10 | 14 | 71.4 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Moises | Brazil | 3 | 3 for 6 | 2.00 | 0 |
| M Ribeiro | Brazil | 2 | 2 for 5 | 2.50 | 0 |
| LV Boas | Brazil | 2 | 2 for 5 | 2.50 | 1 |
| W Moutswi | Botswana | 4 | 2 for 29 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Laura Cardoso | Brazil | 3 | 1 for 8 | 2.67 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 128 (106 balls) for Brazil's 3rd wicket — Laura Cardoso and RMAM Avery, unbroken
- 29 (29 balls) for Botswana's 5th wicket — Pako Mapotsane and L Mophakedi
- 16 (12 balls) for Brazil's 2nd wicket — RMAM Avery and LV Boas
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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