Botswana vs Mali Result – Match 17

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Match 17 • ICC Mens T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualif...

BTS

38/5 (5.2)

ML

37/10 (11)

Botswana won by 5 wickets

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5.2

2

Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 2 runs

5.1

2

Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 2 runs

End of over 5 (3 runs)

Tharindu Perera-I 7 (6)

Reginald Nehonde 1 (3)

Botsw 34/5

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby 2-2-6-0

4.6

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

4.5

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, no run

4.4

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, 1 run

4.3

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run

4.2

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run

4.1

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Tharindu Perera-I 5 (3)

Katlo Piet 0 (1)

Botsw 31/5

Theodore Macalou 2-3-15-0

3.6

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Theodore Macalou to Katlo Piet, lbw!

3.5

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Theodore Macalou to Rod Mbaiwa, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

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Theodore Macalou to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

3.3

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Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

3.2

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Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, no run

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Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, Four

End of over 3 (3 runs)

Rod Mbaiwa 2 (4)

Botsw 26/3

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby 1-2-3-0

2.6

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

2.5

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, 2 runs

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

2.3

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

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1w

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, 1 wide

2.2

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Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Theodore Macalou

2.1

W

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Karabo Motlhanka, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

End of over 2 (10 runs)

Karabo Motlhanka 7 (4)

Vinoo Balakrishnan 11 (8)

Botsw 23/1

Theodore Macalou 1-1-10-0

1.6

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Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

1.6

1w

Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, 1 wide

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Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, Six

Match Summary

Botswana and Mali met in Match 17 of ICC Mens T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2022, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 4.6: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run | 4.5: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, no run | 4.4: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, 1 run. The turning point arrived at 3.6 when Theodore Macalou to Katlo Piet, lbw!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Botswana won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

4.6: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run
4.5: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, no run
4.4: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, 1 run
4.3: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run
4.2: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run
4.1: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run
3.6: Theodore Macalou to Katlo Piet, lbw!
3.5: Theodore Macalou to Rod Mbaiwa, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 3.6 when Theodore Macalou to Katlo Piet, lbw!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Botswana won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 4.6: Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

5.2 2 Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 2 runs

5.1 2 Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 2 runs

End of over 5 (3 runs)

Tharindu Perera-I 7 (6)

Reginald Nehonde 1 (3)

Botsw 34/5

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby 2-2-6-0

4.6 1 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

4.5 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, no run

4.4 1 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, 1 run

4.3 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run

4.2 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to R Nehonde, no run

4.1 1 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Tharindu Perera-I 5 (3)

Katlo Piet 0 (1)

Botsw 31/5

Theodore Macalou 2-3-15-0

3.6 W Theodore Macalou to Katlo Piet, lbw!

3.5 W Theodore Macalou to Rod Mbaiwa, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

3.4 0 Theodore Macalou to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

3.3 1 Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, 1 run

3.2 0 Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, no run

3.1 4 Theodore Macalou to Tharindu Perera-I, Four

End of over 3 (3 runs)

Rod Mbaiwa 2 (4)

Botsw 26/3

Mahamadou Taifour Diaby 1-2-3-0

2.6 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

2.5 2 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, 2 runs

2.4 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

2.3 0 Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, no run

2.3 1w Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Rod Mbaiwa, 1 wide

2.2 W Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Theodore Macalou

2.1 W Mahamadou Taifour Diaby to Karabo Motlhanka, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

End of over 2 (10 runs)

Karabo Motlhanka 7 (4)

Vinoo Balakrishnan 11 (8)

Botsw 23/1

Theodore Macalou 1-1-10-0

1.6 W Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, Out! Caught by Cheick Amala Keita

1.6 1w Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, 1 wide

1.5 6 Theodore Macalou to Vinoo Balakrishnan, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Botswana vs Mali Match 17 match?
Botswana won by 5 wickets.

What is the Botswana vs Mali Match 17?
Botswana vs Mali is the Match 17 of the 2022 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: ICC Mens T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2022