Mozambique vs Lesotho: FFZ Nhaduate's 78 sets the target in a 22-run win
Mozambique beat Lesotho by 22 runs. Maaz Khan made 96 (44), CB Roposo took 2 for 9.
Mozambique beat Lesotho by 22 runs in the Match 5 of Eswatini T20 Tri-Series at Malkerns Country Club oval, Malkerns. Mozambique made 200 for 5 in 20 overs; Lesotho replied with 178 for 3 in 20 overs. Maaz Khan top-scored with 96 (44) at a strike rate of 218.2, and CB Roposo returned 2 for 9.
How the innings unfolded
Mozambique — 200 for 5 in 20 overs
Scored at 10.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 56 | 2 | 9.33 | 10 (9×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 97 | 2 | 9.70 | 15 (11×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 5 (2×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 61 for the 3rd wicket between FFZ Nhaduate and J Bulele, from 44 balls (8.32 an over).
Lesotho — 178 for 3 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.90 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 24 | 1 | 4.00 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 112 | 1 | 11.20 | 19 (13×4, 6×6) |
| Death overs | 42 | 1 | 10.50 | 5 (2×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 134 for the 3rd wicket between Maaz Khan and LJ Leokaoke, from 68 balls (11.82 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maaz Khan | Lesotho | 96 | 44 | 218.2 | 9 | 7 |
| FFZ Nhaduate | Mozambique | 78 | 43 | 181.4 | 9 | 5 |
| LJ Leokaoke | Lesotho | 61* | 50 | 122.0 | 8 | 2 |
| JJ Huo | Mozambique | 32 | 14 | 228.6 | 6 | 1 |
| AA Navicha | Mozambique | 30* | 15 | 200.0 | 1 | 2 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB Roposo | Mozambique | 4 | 2 for 9 | 2.25 | 1 |
| TD Chaoana | Lesotho | 4 | 2 for 39 | 9.75 | 0 |
| JJ Huo | Mozambique | 4 | 1 for 18 | 4.50 | 1 |
| TA Khetsi | Lesotho | 2 | 1 for 20 | 10.00 | 0 |
| TG Thamae | Lesotho | 3 | 1 for 25 | 8.33 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 134 (68 balls) for Lesotho's 3rd wicket — Maaz Khan and LJ Leokaoke
- 61 (44 balls) for Mozambique's 3rd wicket — FFZ Nhaduate and J Bulele
- 44 (25 balls) for Mozambique's 2nd wicket — JJ Huo and J Bulele
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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