Eswatini vs Botswana Preview: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C, 2024

Match Details:

• Date: November 23, 2024
• Time: 09:00 GMT
• Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos
• Series: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier Group C
• Season: 2024/25
• Match number: T20I no. 2972

Head-to-Head:

Eswatini and Botswana have met only once in the past, with Botswana emerging victorious by 107 runs on May 29, 2023.

Team Performance in Last 1 Year:

• Eswatini: 5 matches, 3 wins, 2 losses, 60% win rate
• Botswana: 5 matches, 2 wins, 3 losses, 40% win rate

Top Performers in Last 1 Year:

• Adil Butt (Eswatini): batting
• Umair Qasim (Eswatini): bowling
• Karabo Motlhanka (Botswana): batting and bowling

Squads:

Eswatini Squad:

Aadil Bhaiyat, Adil Butt, Benele Mngoma, Buhle Dlamini, Christiaan Forbes, Delisa Malinga, Dinesh Polpitiya, Eric Phiri, Faizalmahmed Patel, Hamilton Nyakatawa, Haris Rashid, Het Patel, Hujeifa Jangariya, Javid Suleman, Joseph Wright, Lindinkosi Zulu, Loyiso Dlamini, Maaz Patel, Mancoba Jele, Melusi Magagula, Minhaz Khojbariya, Mohemmed Alamgir, Muhammad Amin, Musa Twala, Naeem Gull, Phumlani Sibiya, Rohan Sandeep, Safwan Barediya, Shehzad Patel, Sibusiso Jele, Siphesihle Kubheka, Tahir Patel, Tarun Sandeep, Umair Qasim, Wamkelwa Dlamini, Wandile Dlamini, Wesley Landman

Botswana Squad:

Ameer Saiyed, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Boteng Maphosa, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Karabo Modise, Karabo Motlhanka, Katlo Piet, Leano Maphane, Losika Makgale, Michael Badenhorst, Mmoloki Mooketsi, Monroux Kasselman, Phemelo Silas, Reginald Nehonde, Reynier Swart, Rod Mbaiwa, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Tumelo Mpatane, Valentine Mbazo, Vinoo Balakrishnan

Prediction:

Both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a high note in this crucial encounter. Eswatini, with their strong batting lineup and decent bowling attack, might hold a slight advantage over Botswana. However, the latter cannot be underestimated, especially with Karabo Motlhanka's all-round skills.

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