Mozambique vs Zambia: P Cuinica's 80 not out sets the target in a 144-run win
Mozambique beat Zambia by 144 runs. P Cuinica made 80* (70), RO Mazumba took 4 for 6.
Mozambique beat Zambia by 144 runs in the Match 3 of BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, Gaborone. Mozambique made 174 for 2 in 20 overs; Zambia replied with 30 for 9 in 20 overs. P Cuinica top-scored with 80* (70) at a strike rate of 114.3, and RO Mazumba returned 4 for 6.
How the innings unfolded
Mozambique — 174 for 2 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.70 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 53 | 1 | 8.83 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 92 | 0 | 9.20 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 132 for the 2nd wicket between AL Mundundo and P Cuinica, from 84 balls (9.43 an over).
Zambia — 30 for 9 in 20 overs
Scored at 1.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 12 | 2 | 2.00 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 15 | 6 | 1.50 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 3 | 1 | 0.75 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Zambia lost 8 wickets for 21 runs, from 8 to 29.
The largest stand was 9 for the 3rd wicket between M Kachingo and N Chabula, from 25 balls (2.16 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Cuinica | Mozambique | 80* | 70 | 114.3 | 8 | 0 |
| AL Mundundo | Mozambique | 45 | 41 | 109.8 | 4 | 0 |
| R Chanda | Zambia | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 1 | 0 |
| O Mondlane | Mozambique | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 0 | 0 |
| C Magaia | Mozambique | 4* | 9 | 44.4 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO Mazumba | Mozambique | 4 | 4 for 6 | 1.50 | 1 |
| P Cuinica | Mozambique | 3 | 2 for 4 | 1.33 | 1 |
| R Haiong | Mozambique | 3 | 1 for 4 | 1.33 | 1 |
| A Salomao | Mozambique | 4 | 1 for 8 | 2.00 | 1 |
| M Nguni | Zambia | 3 | 1 for 19 | 6.33 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 132 (84 balls) for Mozambique's 2nd wicket — AL Mundundo and P Cuinica
- 25 (21 balls) for Mozambique's 3rd wicket — C Magaia and P Cuinica, unbroken
- 17 (15 balls) for Mozambique's 1st wicket — O Mondlane and P Cuinica
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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