Zambia vs Lesotho: KM Molapo's 29 not out settles the chase in an 8-wicket win
Lesotho beat Zambia by 8 wickets. KM Molapo made 29* (27), B Tlali took 2 for 4.
Lesotho beat Zambia by 8 wickets in the Match 7 of BCA Kalahari Women's T20 International Tournament at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, Gaborone. Zambia made 53 for 6 in 20 overs; Lesotho replied with 54 for 2 in 7.4 overs. KM Molapo top-scored with 29* (27) at a strike rate of 107.4, and B Tlali returned 2 for 4.
How the innings unfolded
Zambia — 53 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 2.65 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 17 | 2 | 2.83 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 31 | 1 | 3.10 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 5 | 3 | 1.25 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 22 for the 4th wicket between M Nguni and M Kachingo, from 44 balls (3.00 an over).
Lesotho — 54 for 2 in 7.4 overs
Scored at 7.04 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 35 | 2 | 5.83 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 19 | 0 | 11.40 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 28 for the 3rd wicket between B Tlali and KM Molapo, from 19 balls (8.84 an over), unbroken.
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM Molapo | Lesotho | 29* | 27 | 107.4 | 2 | 0 |
| M Nguni | Zambia | 12* | 44 | 27.3 | 0 | 0 |
| B Tlali | Lesotho | 9* | 7 | 128.6 | 0 | 0 |
| N Chabula | Zambia | 7 | 18 | 38.9 | 1 | 0 |
| M Kachingo | Zambia | 6 | 30 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Tlali | Lesotho | 4 | 2 for 4 | 1.00 | 1 |
| B Phelenyane | Lesotho | 4 | 2 for 13 | 3.25 | 0 |
| MA Nyabela | Lesotho | 4 | 1 for 7 | 1.75 | 1 |
| M Nguni | Zambia | 2 | 1 for 7 | 3.50 | 0 |
| M Kachingo | Zambia | 2 | 1 for 17 | 8.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 28 (19 balls) for Lesotho's 3rd wicket — B Tlali and KM Molapo, unbroken
- 22 (44 balls) for Zambia's 4th wicket — M Nguni and M Kachingo
- 19 (18 balls) for Lesotho's 1st wicket — KM Molapo and P Pheko
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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