Everything to Know About the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 International Tournament – Squads, Schedule, Broadcast Details

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:

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

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

Malawi

Alinafe Alfonso, Euless Chilarile, Febbe Malefula, Sophina Chinawa (C), Triphonia Luka, Esther Richard, Lidia Dimba, Sugeni Kananji, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Praise Maziya, Christina Bwanali, Eva Kabwere, Ketrina Chingaipe, Lucy Malino

Botswana

Aliya Motorwala, Goabilwe Matome, Oratile Kgeresi, Pako Mapotsane, Tlhalefo B Godisamanga, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Merapelo Phiase, Onneile Keitsemang, Tuelo Shadrack, Wendy Moutswi, Laura Mophakedi, Goitseone Setshwane, Kesego Inakale, Maatla Sefati

Zambia

Abigail Kayuni, Esther Mata, Esther Mulenga, Filo Chenda, Josephine Chisoba, Majory Kasongo, Mercy Ngulube, Mutale Kachingo, Nancy Chabula (C), Patience Chabuta, Peggy Munsanda, Racheka Simuu, Rosemary Chanda, Tamara Banda, Vivian Mwansa (WK)

Mozambique

Alda Mangue, Ilza Machava, Irene Mulhovo, Amelia Mundundo, Isabel Chuma, Olga Mondlane, Rosalia Haiong, Cristina Magaia, Wisley Bucuane, Angelica Salomao, Laura Chipanga, Olga Matsolo, Regina Mazumba, Yudney Murrure

Schedule:

Streaming and Broadcasting Details:

The tournament will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website for Indian viewers.

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