The Playoffs Match 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 between Mozambique Women and Lesotho Women is set for July 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at the Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 in Gaborone.
Mozambique enters this clash with momentum, having improved their form in recent matches, including a dominant 88-run victory over Eswatini Women in their last group game. Prior head-to-head encounters reveal Mozambique’s dominance, a 12-0 sweep, having not lost to Lesotho in their meetings since 2021. Lesotho Women, by contrast, have shown resilience but have faced several defeats in this qualifying tournament, striving to bounce back with renewed spirit.
Squads:
Lesotho Women’s Cricket Team
Kananelo Mabitle, Kananelo Molapo, Makopano Mabathoana, Nthatuoa Thekiso, Tshepang Khabo, Maneo Nyabela, Tanki Ramabitsa, Thato Mahe, Paballo Pheko, Thandi Kobeli, Boitumelo Phelenyane, Boitumelo Tlali, Mosa Tsemane, Ret’sepile Limema
Mozambique Women’s Cricket Team
Alda Mangue, Ilza Machava, Irene Mulhovo, Amelia Mundundo, Isabel Chuma, Olga Mondlane, Rosalia Haiong, Cristina Magaia, Wisley Bucuane, Angelica Salomao, Laura Chipanga, Olga Matsolo, Regina Mazumba, Yudney Murrure
Players to watch out:
Cristina Magaia
Cristina Magaia is a 27-year-old right-handed wicket-keeper batter from Mozambique. In addition to her primary role, she also bowls right-arm medium pace. Magaia has participated in 47 T20 Internationals, scoring 390 runs with the highest score of 52 and has also picked up 35 wickets with the ball with best bowling figures of 4 for 24. She has scored 75 runs in three outings in the competition so far.
Angelica Salomao
Angelica Salomao, born May 9, 1999, is a Mozambican cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She has picked up 23 wickets in 27 innings with best bowling figures of 3 for 15 in her latest outing against Eswatini Women. She is the captain of the Mozambique Women’s cricket team and is known for her all-round skills on the field.
Kananelo Molapo
Kananelo Molapo is a right-handed batter from Lesotho. Still early in her career, she has scored 86 runs with the bat and with the highest score of 29 coming in one of her latest outings which is a positive sign. She represents a new generation of emerging women’s cricketers from Lesotho, participating in international tournaments such as the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.
Maneo Nyabela
Maneo Nyabela is a right-arm medium pace bowler and the current captain of the Lesotho women’s national cricket team. She made her international debut on September 2, 2023, against Malawi. Nyabela has scored 53 runs in 13 T20Is and has also picked 11 wickets with the ball which shows her contribution in both the departments, playing a key role as an all-rounder for her team.
Pitch:
Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 in Gaborone features a hard and bouncy pitch that generally offers plenty of assistance to bowlers, especially pace bowlers early on in the match, with swing and seam movement making batting difficult. As the game progresses, spinners can also find support as the surface wears.
Weather:
Tomorrow in Gaborone will be cool and mostly dry, with highs around 26°C and lows near 6°C. Expect partly cloudy skies and light northerly winds at about 4 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Isabel Chuma, Cristina Magaia, Angelica Salomao, Laura Chipanga, Olga Matsolo, Kananelo Molapo, Maneo Nyabela, Tanki Ramabitsa, Paballo Pheko, Boitumelo Phelenyane, Ret’sepile Limema
Match Details:
Date – July 24, 2025
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
