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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2022 - Botswana vs Lesotho - Match 6- 18 Nov

by CricDirect Friday 18 November 2022

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The 6th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2022 will be played between Botswana and Lesotho on the 18th of November at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. Rwanda, Kigali City.

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Botswana Form Guide:

Karabo Motlhanka is the highest run scorer for Botswana with 62 runs to his name.

Dhruv Maisuria is the highest wicket taker for Botswana with 2 scalps under his belt.

The last match Botswana were supposed to play against Seychelles was washed off due to rain. However, in their last completed fixture, they were defeated at the hands of Rwanda by 5 wickets.

Botswana batted first and they posted a total of 106 before being bowled out. The start was fine as the opening pair put on a partnership of 40 runs for the first wicket. Tharindu Perera at number 3 smashed 28 off 27 balls. Once he was dismissed, Botswana batters struggled a lot and lost wickets in regular succession. As a result, they were bowled out for a paltry 106.

During the chase, Rwanda openers got their team off to a brilliant start. They were involved in a partnership of 52 runs for the first wicket. Eric Dusingizimana scored 33 off 32 balls and tilted the match completely in favor of Rwanda. The hosts won the match in the 18th over with 5 wickets in hand.

Lesotho Form Guide:

Mpiti Lerotholi is the highest run scorer for Lesotho in the tournament with 45 runs to his name.

Waseem Yaqoob is the highest wicket taker for Lesotho in the tournament with 2 scalps under his belt.

Lesotho won their previous match against Mali by 31 runs.

Lesotho batted first and they posted a total of 138 for 6 in 20 overs. Mohammad Maaz Khan lost his wicket early on in the innings. The other top order batters also went back into the hut early. Mpiti Lerotholi in the middle order played a marvelous knock of 45 not out in 37 balls to take Lesotho to a competitive total of 138 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Mali top order looked threatened by pace and accuracy of Lesotho bowlers. Waseem Yaqoob bowled with a lot of fire and picked up 2 wickets for 7 runs. Lesotho were at one point reduced to 55 for 5 in the 11th over. Cheick Amala Keita in the middle order played well and scored 35 off 28 balls. However, once he got out, it was all but over for Mali as they were bowled out for 107, losing the match by 31 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Botswana - Karabo Motlhanka (c, wk), Reginald Nehonde (vc), Vinoo Balakrishnan, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Dhruv Maisuria, Boteng Maphosa, Rod Mbaiwa, Valentine Mbazo (wk), Mmoloki Mooketsi, Tharindu Perera, Katlo Piet, Phemelo Silas, Thatayaone Tshose

Lesotho - Samir Patel (c), Ts'episo Chaoana, Omar Hussain, Yahya Jakda, Faisal Kader, Arbaaz Khan, Maaz Khan, Mohleki Leoela, Lebona Leokaoke, Mpiti Lerotholi, Molai Matsau, Ayaj Patel, Gladwin Thamae, Chachole Tlali (wk), Jayant Vijayakumar, Waseem Yaqoob

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Lesotho

Who will win?- Lesotho

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Mpiti Lerotholi (Lesotho), Karabo Motlhanka (Botswana)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken)- Waseem Yaqoob (Lesotho), Reginald Nehonde (Botswana)

Most Sixes – Mpiti Lerotholi (Lesotho), Karabo Motlhanka (Botswana)

Player of the Match- Mpiti Lerotholi (Lesotho)

Team Scores Batting first – Lesotho 130+, Botswana 115+

Match Handicap: Lesotho

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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