Botswana secured a convincing 48-run victory over Eswatini in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier, held on November 23, 2024. Botswana scored 175 runs, and Eswatini could only manage 127, with Mmoloki Mooketsi taking three wickets for Botswana.
Botswana triumphed decisively over Eswatini in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier match held at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos on November 23, 2024. In this fixture, Botswana posted a substantial total of 175 runs for 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Eswatini struggled to a mere 127 runs for 9 wickets in 18.4 overs, resulting in a comprehensive victory for Botswana by 48 runs. Key contributions from Botswana’s batsmen included Javid Suleman with 35 runs and Minhaz Khojbariya with 32 runs, while Mmoloki Mooketsi was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for 23 runs.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier is a critical tournament that determines eligible teams for the upcoming World Cup events. It features various African national teams competing for spots in higher-level competitions. The match between Eswatini and Botswana was one of the qualifiers aimed at providing these teams with the opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage, benefiting the athletes and promoting cricket in Africa.
In conclusion, the match highlighted Botswana’s dominance in the sport with their impressive batting and bowling performance. Eswatini’s inability to establish partnerships and score runs at a required rate led to their defeat. As the tournament progresses, Botswana will aim to build on this victory, while Eswatini will seek to learn from this experience for their future matches.
Original Source: khelnow.com
