As the African sun scorches the sands of Botswana from April 6 to 11, 2026, the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament returns for its third electrifying edition, spotlighting the rising stars of women’s cricket across the continent. Seven fierce teams, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Lesotho, Malawi, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique, descend on Botswana for a battle of skill, strategy, and stamina, building on Rwanda’s triumphant 2024 debut win and Sierra Leone’s commanding 2025 title grab.
Defending champions Sierra Leone eye back-to-back glory, while hosts Botswana dream of a historic home uprising amid a pack of underdogs hungry to rewrite the narrative. Botswana has finished as the runner-up of the tournament on both previous occasions. This high-stakes showdown promises explosive sixes, gritty defences, and moments of pure magic, underscoring women’s cricket’s unstoppable growth in Africa’s heartland.
Format:
Played strictly in the fast-paced T20I format, the tournament features a robust round-robin structure where each of the seven teams faces each other at least once, ensuring thrilling encounters across the league stage. The top two teams, forged in the fires of competition, will clash in the grand title decider on April 11, 2026, crowning the 2026 champions in a finale fit for the continent’s cricketing faithful.
Squads:
Sierra Leone
TBA
Brazil
Carolina Nascimento (C), Laura Cardoso (VC), Mayara Santos (WK), Monnike Rufino, Roberta Moretti, Maria Eduarda MC. Ribeiro, Maria Luiza Garcia, Lindsay Vilas Boas, Nicole Monteiro, Laura Agatha, Evelyn Muller, Ana Clara Sabino, Lara Bittencourt, Marianne Artur
Lesotho
TBA
Malawi
TBA
Botswana
TBA
Zambia
TBA
Mozambique
TBA
Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
| Mon, 06 Apr | Brazil vs Sierra Leone | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Mon, 06 Apr | Lesotho vs Malawi | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 9:30 AM |
| Mon, 06 Apr | Botswana vs Malawi | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
| Mon, 06 Apr | Mozambique vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 2:00 PM |
| Tue, 07 Apr | Botswana vs Sierra Leone | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Tue, 07 Apr | Brazil vs Mozambique | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 9:30 AM |
| Tue, 07 Apr | Lesotho vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
| Tue, 07 Apr | Malawi vs Sierra Leone | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 2:00 PM |
| Wed, 08 Apr | Botswana vs Mozambique | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Wed, 08 Apr | Brazil vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 9:30 AM |
| Wed, 08 Apr | Lesotho vs Sierra Leone | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
| Wed, 08 Apr | Malawi vs Mozambique | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, 09 Apr | Brazil vs Lesotho | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Thu, 09 Apr | Botswana vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 9:30 AM |
| Thu, 09 Apr | Malawi vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
| Thu, 09 Apr | Mozambique vs Sierra Leone | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, 10 Apr | Brazil vs Malawi | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Fri, 10 Apr | Botswana vs Lesotho | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 9:30 AM |
| Fri, 10 Apr | Botswana vs Brazil | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, 10 Apr | Sierra Leone vs Zambia | Gaborone (Oval 2) | 2:00 PM |
| Sat, 11 Apr | Lesotho vs Mozambique | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 9:30 AM |
| Sat, 11 Apr | Final: TBA Vs TBA | Gaborone (Oval 1) | 2:00 PM |
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
The tournament will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website for Indian viewers.
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