Mozambique vs Lesotho: JJ Huo's 93 sets the target in a 49-run win
Mozambique beat Lesotho by 49 runs. JJ Huo made 93 (53), LI Salomone took 2 for 15.
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Mozambique beat Lesotho by 49 runs in the Match 8 of Eswatini T20 Tri-Series at Malkerns Country Club oval, Malkerns. Mozambique made 209 for 2 in 20 overs; Lesotho replied with 160 for 8 in 20 overs. JJ Huo top-scored with 93 (53) at a strike rate of 175.5, and LI Salomone returned 2 for 15.
How the innings unfolded
Mozambique — 209 for 2 in 20 overs
Scored at 10.45 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 38 | 1 | 6.33 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 119 | 1 | 11.90 | 17 (14×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 52 | 0 | 13.00 | 8 (4×4, 4×6) |
The largest stand was 122 for the 2nd wicket between J Bulele and JJ Huo, from 75 balls (9.76 an over).
Lesotho — 160 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 38 | 1 | 6.33 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 75 | 4 | 7.50 | 9 (6×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 3 | 11.75 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 43 for the 1st wicket between LM Gabriel and C Tlali, from 36 balls (7.17 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Huo | Mozambique | 93 | 53 | 175.5 | 15 | 3 |
| J Bulele | Mozambique | 49* | 44 | 111.4 | 4 | 1 |
| FFZ Nhaduate | Mozambique | 49* | 21 | 233.3 | 4 | 4 |
| L Monanthane | Lesotho | 33 | 21 | 157.1 | 3 | 1 |
| Maaz Khan | Lesotho | 23 | 16 | 143.8 | 2 | 2 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI Salomone | Mozambique | 1 | 2 for 15 | 15.00 | 0 |
| CB Roposo | Mozambique | 4 | 2 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| CM Mbebe | Mozambique | 4 | 1 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
| L Monanthane | Lesotho | 3 | 1 for 26 | 8.67 | 0 |
| J Bulele | Mozambique | 4 | 1 for 30 | 7.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 122 (75 balls) for Mozambique's 2nd wicket — J Bulele and JJ Huo
- 72 (34 balls) for Mozambique's 3rd wicket — FFZ Nhaduate and J Bulele, unbroken
- 43 (36 balls) for Lesotho's 1st wicket — LM Gabriel and C Tlali
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.