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Uganda vs Botswana, IMTWARF, Today Match Prediction 30 September 2025
UGA vs BO Win Probability
Toss Winner - Uganda won the toss and choose to bowl first
Uganda beat Botswana by 8 wickets
Uganda have thoroughly dominated Botswana in recent years, winning each of their last five encounters.
- If Uganda bat first, they will aim to post a total in excess of 200 in this game.
- Botswana’s best shot is getting close to a 150-run score if they get to bat first.
- Uganda’s key players for this clash are Sumeet Verma, Raghav Dhawan, and Juma Miyagi.
Uganda are favorites to come out with a win in this contest.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 21.6°C|Sunny |
UGA vs BO Match Prediction & Analysis
The 10th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier sees Uganda face Botswana in a Group B encounter on Tuesday at Harare. Uganda have slipped to third in the group with two losses from two games and really need to get their act together. Meanwhile, Botswana have also suffered back-to-back losses and are at the bottom of the standings. Given their recent performances and greater experience, Uganda enter this game as clear favorites.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
UGA
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L
W
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UGA
BO
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BO
141/6 in 20.0 7.05
ACTC
Uganda beat Botswana by 33 runs
108/7 in 20.0 5.4
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
Uganda beat Botswana by 33 runs
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Uganda Preview
Uganda have been disappointing in this Africa Qualifier, going down to Zimbabwe tamely in their first game before losing a close game to Tanzania.
Raghav Dhawan will be counted upon to deliver again after topping the batting charts in this tournament with 68 runs in two games.
Sumeet Verma has followed him closely with 56 runs in two matches at 125. Another one to watch out for is Riazat Ali Shah, who added a bright 35 from 24 in the first game.
The side will also count on Dinesh Nakrani and Robinson Obuya to add stability, with at least one of them expected to contribute 25 to 30 runs in the middle order.
These conditions have suited their attack, which looks balanced for slower pitches. Cosmas Kyewuta has been the most effective in the Africa Qualifier, taking three wickets at 9.50. He will be supported by Alpesh Ramjani, Henry Ssenyondo, and Juma Miyagi, all of whom are capable of impactful spells.
Uganda Predicted Playing XI:
Raghav Dhawan, Riazat Ali Shah (c), Joseph Baguma, Dinesh Nakrani, Alpesh Ramjani, Gaurav Tomar (wk), Juma Miyagi, Cosmas Kyewuta, Sumeet Verma, Ronald Lutaaya, Henry Ssenyondo
Uganda Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025
Uganda Actual Playing XI:
Raghav Dhawan, Robinson Obuya, Sumeet Verma, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Cyrus Kakuru, Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Ronald Lutaaya
Botswana Preview
Botswana have been miserable in the Africa Qualifier, losing both their games to sit at the bottom of the table. They are coming off a massive 170-run loss to Zimbabwe, and if they are to make an impression in the tournament, their batting must step up.
Vinoo Balakrishnan has to deliver again, after becoming their top scorer in the tournament with 69 runs across two innings.
Tharindu Perera adds further weight to the order, having produced 36 runs in two matches in the series. Alongside him, Monroux Kasselman and Karabo Modise are players who can add some stability. Without proper scores from these names, the side could be exposed once again.
The bowling unit has been inconsistent, with no one consistently producing regular wickets. Boemo Khumalo and Boemo Kgosiemang have been the only ones to make an impact, with four wickets combined. Overall, the attack lacks bite and may not be enough to worry Uganda.
Botswana Predicted Playing XI:
Karabo Modise, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Karabo Motlhanka (c), Monroux Kasselman (wk), Reginald Nehonde, Thatayaone Tshose, Tharindu Perera, Katlo Piet, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Botlhe Keganne/ Boemo Khumalo, Boemo Kgosiemang
Botswana Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 WC Africa Regional Final, 2025
Botswana Actual Playing XI:
Reginald Nehonde, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Karabo Motlhanka, Manroux Kasselman, Boemo Kgosiemang, Katlo Piet, Jack Richards, Abednico Motshegetsi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The track at Takashinga Sports Club is known for its slow, dry nature, which restricts scoring in the initial overs. Spin bowlers will enjoy early turn, and seamers can make the most of the new ball’s swing to test the openers. Batters who settle in and play with discipline can still build innings, but aggressive shots must be well-timed.
With no rain expected in Harare, the match is likely to run smoothly from start to finish.
UGA vs BO Pitch Report
In the first few games played at the Takashinga Sports Club in the Africa Qualifier, we have seen that the venue isn’t likely to produce high-scoring encounters, and a score around 160-170 could be competitive.
Toss: To Bowl
Chasing has proved to be advantageous at the Takashinga Sports Club, as we saw in the first few matches of the Africa Qualifier. So expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first in this game.
UGA vs BO
Winning Prediction
Uganda have been unbeaten against Botswana over the last five T20I encounters, and will look to extend that streak when they clash this Tuesday. Botswana have many issues and are looking woefully out of touch right now. Meanwhile, Uganda, after those two losses, will be desperate to bounce back in style, and will back themselves to get past Botswana.
Uganda are favorites to come out with a win in this contest.
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