Botswana Women vs Malawi Women Result – 3rd Place Play-off

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3rd Place Play-off • ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier 2

BOT-W

143/6 (20)

MAL-W

78/10 (15.4)

Botswana Women won by 65 runs

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15.4

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Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!

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Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, no run

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Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, runout (G Matome / W Moutswi) + 1 run

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Goabilwe Matome to Eva Kabwere, 1 run

End of over 15 (2 runs)

Esther Richard 4 (16)

Eva Kabwere 1 (1)

MAL 76/8

Tuelo Shadrack 3-1-12-0

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Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

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Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

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Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

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Tuelo Shadrack to Eva Kabwere, 1 run

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Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, Bowled!

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Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, no run

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Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, 1 wide

End of over 14 (5 runs)

Esther Richard 4 (13)

Sophina Chinawa 4 (3)

MAL 74/7

Pako Mapotsane 3-2-8-0

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Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, no run

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Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, no run

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Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 1 run

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Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 2 runs

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Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, 1 run

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Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 1 run

End of over 13 (5 runs)

Esther Richard 3 (10)

Sophina Chinawa 0 (0)

MAL 69/7

Merapelo Phiase 1-0-5-0

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 1 wide

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 2 runs

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 1 wide

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

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Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

Match Summary

Botswana Women and Malawi Women met in 3rd Place Play-off of ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier 2, 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: 15.4: Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled! | 15.2: Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, runout (G Matome / W Moutswi) + 1 run | 14.2: Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, Bowled!. The turning point arrived at 15.4 when Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!. 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 Women won by 65 runs), 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

15.4: Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!
15.2: Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, runout (G Matome / W Moutswi) + 1 run
14.2: Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.4 when Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Botswana Women won by 65 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.4: Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!. 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

15.4 W Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, Bowled!

15.3 0 Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, no run

15.2 W Goabilwe Matome to Esther Richard, runout (G Matome / W Moutswi) + 1 run

15.1 1 Goabilwe Matome to Eva Kabwere, 1 run

End of over 15 (2 runs)

Esther Richard 4 (16)

Eva Kabwere 1 (1)

MAL 76/8

Tuelo Shadrack 3-1-12-0

14.6 0 Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

14.5 0 Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

14.4 0 Tuelo Shadrack to Esther Richard, no run

14.3 1 Tuelo Shadrack to Eva Kabwere, 1 run

14.2 W Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, Bowled!

14.1 0 Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, no run

14.1 Wd Tuelo Shadrack to Sophina Chinawa, 1 wide

End of over 14 (5 runs)

Esther Richard 4 (13)

Sophina Chinawa 4 (3)

MAL 74/7

Pako Mapotsane 3-2-8-0

13.6 0 Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, no run

13.5 0 Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, no run

13.4 1 Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 1 run

13.3 2 Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 2 runs

13.2 1 Pako Mapotsane to Esther Richard, 1 run

13.1 1 Pako Mapotsane to Sophina Chinawa, 1 run

End of over 13 (5 runs)

Esther Richard 3 (10)

Sophina Chinawa 0 (0)

MAL 69/7

Merapelo Phiase 1-0-5-0

12.6 0 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

12.5 0 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

12.4 0 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

12.4 Wd Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 1 wide

12.3 2 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 2 runs

12.3 Wd Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, 1 wide

12.2 0 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

12.1 0 Merapelo Phiase to Esther Richard, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Botswana Women vs Malawi Women 3rd Place Play-off match?
Botswana Women won by 65 runs.

What is the Botswana Women vs Malawi Women 3rd Place Play-off?
Botswana Women vs Malawi Women is the 3rd Place Play-off of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Botswana Women vs Malawi Women live score?
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Tournament: ICC Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier 2