Botswana faced Malawi in the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 7th place play-off clash on Saturday, 4 October, at Harare Sports Club. In a battle to avoid finishing at the bottom, Malawi defeated Botswana by 56 runs to secure the seventh spot in the tournament.
Malawi decided to bat first after winning the toss. They had a decent start with the batters scoring runs at a good pace without losing too many wickets. With the help of Suahil Vayani's lat blow of 30 runs, Malawi managed to put up a fighting tota of 151 runs.
Chasing the target, Botswana wobbled in the start itself, losing their three wickets on just 29 runs. Skipper Moazzam Baig led from the front for Malawi and picked up 4 wickets while conceding just 10 runs in her 4-over quota. Botswana did play till the last over but managed to score only 95 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. They went winless from the tournament.
Botswana Vs Malawi, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Toss Update
Malawi won the toss and opted to bat first.
Botswana Vs Malawi, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Playing XIs
Botswana: Karabo Modise, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Karabo Motlhanka(c), Monroux Kasselman(w), Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Abednico Motshegetsi, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Katlo Piet, Boemo Kgosiemang, Botlhe Keganne
Malawi: Aaftab Limdawala, Chisomo Tchale, Daniel Jakiel, Gift Kansonkho, Kazim Somani, Kelvin Thuchila, Moazzam Baig(c), Salim Nihute(w), Sami Sohail, Suhail Zahid Vayani, Trust Makaya
Botswana Vs Malawi, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Botswana Vs Malawi, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Live Streaming
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 won't be available for telecast on any channels in India. However, one can catch the live streaming of the same on FanCode app and website.
Botswana Vs Malawi, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Squads
Malawi: Aaftab Limdawala, Sami Sohail, Gift Kansonkho, Daniel Jakiel, Mike Choamba, Salim Nihute(w), Kazim Somani, Moazzam Baig(c), Suhail Zahid Vayani, Bright Balala, Kelvin Thuchila, Chisomo Chete, Donnex Kansonkho, Chisomo Tchale, Trust Makaya
Botswana: Karabo Modise, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Karabo Motlhanka(c), Monroux Kasselman(w), Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Katlo Piet, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Jack Benjamin Richards, Botlhe Keganne, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Reginald Nehonde, Losika Makgale, Abednico Motshegetsi
