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Toss Winner - Botswana won the toss and choose to bat first
Tanzania beat Botswana by 7 wickets
Tanzania have won both their previous clashes against Botswana.
We are backing Tanzania as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 29.0°C|Sunny |
Eight African nations—Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Nigeria, Namibia, and Zimbabwe—are all set to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier, scheduled in Harare from September 26 to October 4. Tanzania and Botswana clash in match five of day one, in what should be an entertaining clash. Tanzania are favorites, but in a T20 game, the margins are minimal, so anything can happen.
TAN
BO
141/6 in 20.0 7.05
ACTC
Uganda beat Botswana by 33 runs
108/7 in 20.0 5.4
Tanzania head into this Africa Qualifier on a strong note, having recently lifted the Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Malawi. That triumph has put them among the front-runners for the title here as well.
Their batting is in good shape, with Arun Yadav and Dhrumit Mehta expected to set the tempo at the top. Both openers have been striking the ball cleanly, and another quick start could give them the edge. Arun has been outstanding of late, finishing as the leading run scorer in the Quadrangular event with 318 runs from six outings at a strike rate of 165.
Ajith Augastin is another dependable option, often steadying the innings with useful 30-40 run knocks. The lineup also has support from Mukesh Suthar and Kassim Nassoro, who can change the momentum when they settle in.
The bowling has been their strength as well. Ally Kimote was outstanding in the previous series, claiming 13 wickets in six games while going at only 6.90 runs an over. Laksh Bakrania and Khalidy Juma combined for 12 wickets to keep the pressure on, while Arun Yadav and Salum Jumbe chipped in with five wickets each, adding further depth.
Arun Yadav, Dhrumit Mehta, Ajith Augastin (wk), Abhik Patwa, Kassim Nassoro (c), Mukesh Suthar, Salum Jumbe, Ally Kimote, Yalinde Nkanya, Laksh Bakrania, Khalidy Juma
Abhik Patwa, Ajith Augastin, Arun Yadav, Mukesh Maker, Khalidy Juma, Salum Jumbe, Sivaraj Selvaraj, Amal Rajeevan, Ally Kimote, Laksh Bakrania Snehal, Kassimu Nassoro
Botswana are struggling to find consistency in recent times, losing four of their last five matches. Their most recent outing was the Africa Continental Cup 2024/25, where they finished at the bottom with only two wins out of nine matches.
If they are to make an impression in the Africa Qualifier, their batting must step up. Captain Karabo Motlhanka has to deliver again, after finishing as their top scorer in the previous campaign with 196 runs across nine innings.
Tharindu Perera adds further weight to the order, having produced 191 runs in the same tournament. Alongside him, Monroux Kasselman and Vinoo Balakrishnan are players who can add some stability. Without proper scores from these names, the side could be exposed once again.
The bowling unit will look heavily towards Thatayaone Tshose, who was their most effective bowler in the Africa Continental Cup, finishing with eight wickets at an economy of 8.62. Support could come from Boemo Khumalo, Boemo Kgosiemang, and Katlo Piet, though the overall attack may not be enough to worry stronger batting line-ups.
Monroux Kasselman (wk), Karabo Motlhanka (c), Vinoo Balakrishnan, Tharindu Perera, Karabo Modise, Thatayaone Tshose, Reginald Nehonde, Boemo Kgosiemang, Katlo Piet, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Boemo Khumalo
Reginald Nehonde, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Karabo Modise, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Karabo Motlhanka, Manroux Kasselman, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Katlo Piet
Takashinga Sports Club’s track is usually slow and dry, posing early challenges for batters looking to accelerate. Spinners get assistance from the outset, and fast bowlers can extract some movement with the new ball. Those who adjust to the low bounce and focus on building their innings will find it easier to score, but aggressive shots need careful execution.
Harare is expected to have clear skies, so a full match is on the cards.
With clear skies expected, a score around 150-160 could be competitive at the Takashinga Sports Club.
Chasing has proved to be advantageous at the Takashinga Sports Club, so expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first in this game.
Tanzania and Botswana have clashed twice previously in T20Is, with Tanzania coming out on top on both occasions. Moreover, Tanzania’s recent form has been excellent, with three wins in their last four games. Meanwhile, Botswana’s last game was back in December 2024, in the Africa Continental Cup 2024/25, where they ended at the bottom. So, current form and overall squad strength make Tanzania favorites for this clash.
We are backing Tanzania as the winners of this match.
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