Lesotho vs Malawi: P Maziya's 3 for 12 sets up the chase in a 9-wicket win
Malawi beat Lesotho by 9 wickets. E Chiralile made 20* (14), P Maziya took 3 for 12.
Malawi beat Lesotho by 9 wickets in the Match 2 of BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone, Gaborone. Lesotho made 46 all out in 15 overs; Malawi replied with 47 for 1 in 5 overs. E Chiralile top-scored with 20* (14) at a strike rate of 142.9, and P Maziya returned 3 for 12.
How the innings unfolded
Lesotho — 46 all out in 15 overs
Scored at 3.07 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 23 | 4 | 3.83 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 23 | 6 | 2.56 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Lesotho lost 6 wickets for 16 runs, from 30 to 46.
The largest stand was 19 for the 5th wicket between B Phelenyane and P Pheko, from 20 balls (5.70 an over).
Malawi — 47 for 1 in 5 overs
Scored at 9.40 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 47 | 1 | 9.40 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 42 for the 1st wicket between S Chinawa and E Chiralile, from 27 balls (9.33 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Chiralile | Malawi | 20* | 14 | 142.9 | 4 | 0 |
| S Chinawa | Malawi | 11 | 14 | 78.6 | 1 | 0 |
| B Phelenyane | Lesotho | 8 | 13 | 61.5 | 0 | 0 |
| P Pheko | Lesotho | 6 | 20 | 30.0 | 0 | 0 |
| N Thekiso | Lesotho | 5 | 15 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Maziya | Malawi | 4 | 3 for 12 | 3.00 | 1 |
| L Malino | Malawi | 4 | 2 for 8 | 2.00 | 1 |
| Sugeni Kananji | Malawi | 2 | 1 for 3 | 1.50 | 0 |
| S Chinawa | Malawi | 2 | 1 for 7 | 3.50 | 0 |
| MA Nyabela | Lesotho | 1 | 1 for 9 | 9.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 42 (27 balls) for Malawi's 1st wicket — S Chinawa and E Chiralile
- 19 (20 balls) for Lesotho's 5th wicket — B Phelenyane and P Pheko
- 11 (19 balls) for Lesotho's 8th wicket — R Limema and N Thekiso
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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