Brazil, led by skipper Carolina Nascimento, will be up against Botswana, led by skipper Tuelo Shadrack, in the Super League Final at the Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone, from 5:45 PM IST. Brazil are the only unbeaten team in the ongoing edition of the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament 2026 with 7 wins from 7 games.
Botswana, led by skipper Carolina Nascimento, won 4 games and lost 3 in their campaign in the tournament so far. Botswana defeated Mozambique, led by skipper Angelica Salomao, by 81 runs to book their spot in the Super League Final, battling for the Kalahari 2026 title.
Squads:
Botswana Women’s Cricket Team
Aliya Motorwala, Goabilwe Matome, Oratile Kgeresi, Pako Mapotsane, Tlhalefo B Godisamanga, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Merapelo Phiase, Onneile Keitsemang, Tuelo Shadrack (C), Wendy Moutswi, Laura Mophakedi, Goitseone Setshwane, Kesego Inakale, Maatla Sefati
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
Players to watch out:
Laura Cardoso
Laura Cardoso is scripting a fairy tale at the tournament, dominating as the leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps from just six matches at a staggering average of 1.93 and economy of 2.35 across five innings. Her pinnacle came on April 9, 2026, shattering records with a phenomenal 9-wicket haul against Lesotho in a single innings. Undeterred by the ball, Cardoso flips the script with the bat, topping the run charts with 203 runs in six matches, five innings yielding an average of 67.66 and a blistering strike rate of 133.55, powered by two explosive half-centuries.
Maria Ribeiro
Maria Ribeiro stands tall as Brazil’s second-highest wicket-taker behind the unstoppable Laura Cardoso, while sharing the tournament’s joint-second spot with Malawi’s Praise Maziya, both claiming 12 wickets across six matches in the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament 2026. In five innings, Ribeiro’s precision shines with an average of 4 and an economy of 3.20, capped by a match-defining five-wicket haul. The Brazilian quick isn’t just supporting the attack; she’s a lethal force driving her side’s campaign deep into contention.
Pako Mapotsane
Pako Mapotsane leads Botswana’s batting charts and sits second overall in the tournament run-scorers’ list, amassing 200 runs across seven matches in the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament 2026. Her seven innings boast a strike rate of 111.11, an average of 28.57, and two gritty half-centuries that have steadied her side. With the ball, she chips in 4 wickets from five innings at an average of 9.25 and an economy of 4.82. Mapotsane’s blend of resilience and versatility makes her Botswana’s heartbeat in the middle overs.
Tuelo Shadrack
Tuelo Shadrack anchors Botswana’s middle order with 100 runs from seven innings in the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament 2026, striking at 86.95 with an average of 20, including a vital unbeaten half-century. Her real firepower erupts with the ball, leading her side’s wickets and tying for third overall with 11 scalps alongside Malawi’s Lucy Malino and Sugeni Kananji. Across seven innings, she averages 6.81 at an economy of 3.12, highlighted by a sharp four-wicket haul. Shadrack’s dual-threat mastery is Botswana’s secret weapon.
Pitch:
The Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 in Gaborone stands out as the tournament’s premier batting paradise, its pale, straw-colored surface delivering a hard, true bounce that rewards strokeplay. Superior to Oval 2, this track eases up after early overs, favouring aggressive batswomen with consistent carry and pace. Expect run feasts here, where teams chasing totals could thrive if dew plays a part, and bowlers must strike early to stem the flow.
Weather:
The conditions will see temperatures will peak at 26–31°C (86–88°F) under a high UV index of 7–8, while low humidity (23–30%) and light northeasterly winds (9–15 km/h) keep things comfortable. Rain risk is negligible (0–4%), promising a batting paradise on a pitch that has favoured first-innings teams in dry, sunny outings. Brace for a high-scoring spectacle.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Cardoso, Maria Ribeiro, Pako Mapotsane, Tuelo Shadrack, Laura Mophakedi, Laura Agatha, Lindsay Boas, Lara Moisés, Roberta Avery, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Goabilwe Matome
Match Details:
Date – April 11, 2026
Time – 5:45 PM IST
Venue – Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone
Broadcast – The Fancode app and website will be live-streaming the game.
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