Brazil Women have been the undisputed force of the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 so far, sitting pretty at the top with a perfect record. Three wins from three games and a staggering NRR of 5.399 makes them the team to beat. They face a Lesotho side currently struggling in fifth place. Lesotho managed a much-needed win recently to get two points on the board, but with an NRR of -3.738, they face a mountain of a task to close the gap against the clinical Brazilians.
Squads:
Brazil Women’s Cricket Team
Ana Clara Sabino, Camille Vitoria, Evelyn Muller, Laura De Silva, Maria Silva, Carolina Nascimento, Laura Cardoso, Roberta Avery, Lindsay Boas, Mayara dos Santos, Giulia Ribeiro, Lara Moises, Maria Ribeiro, Marianne Artur, Nicole Monteiro
Lesotho Women’s Cricket News
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
Players to watch out:
Laura Cardoso
Laura is arguably the standout all-rounder of the competition right now, leading the run charts with 107 runs at a massive average of 107.00. She’s already notched a half-century and is scoring at a brisk rate of over 130, all while chipping in with 2 wickets at a tiny economy of 2.25. She is effectively controlling the game in both innings.
Kananelo Molapo
Kananelo has had a steady start to the tournament, contributing 36 runs over three innings with a best of 29 not out. She’s shown good patience at the crease, though she’ll likely be looking to improve on her strike rate of 92.30 as the games get tougher. She provides a stable anchor for the Lesotho batting lineup.
Lindsay Boas
Lindsay is a true multi-tool player for Brazil, having scored 67 runs at an impressive strike rate of 148.88 while also claiming 4 wickets. She’s been incredibly consistent with the ball, maintaining an economy of 3.42 over her seven overs. Her ability to score fast in the death overs makes her a nightmare for opposition death bowles.
Boitumelo Phelenyane
Boitumelo shouldered a heavy bowling load for Lesotho, sending down nine overs across her three matches. While her economy rate has crept up to 8.00, she has managed to snag 3 important wickets along the way. She’s a workhorse for her side, always willing to bowl the difficult overs even when the batters are looking to attack.
Pitch:
While it shares the same foundational soil as its neighbor, Oval 2 is often the more temperamental and spin-friendly of the two. It typically plays slightly slower and lower than Oval 1, which allows spinners to find genuine grip and turn as the match progresses.
Weather:
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C, accompanied by a light northeast wind at 9 mph. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ana Clara Sabino, Camille Vitoria, Laura De Silva, Laura Cardoso, Roberta Avery, Lindsay Boas, Kananelo Molapo, Makopano Mabathoana, Maneo Nyabela, Boitumelo Phelenyane, Ret’sepile Limema
Match Details:
Date – April 6, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone, Botswana
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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