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Botswana vs Rwanda Result – Match 21

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Match 21 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Quali...

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115/8 (20)
Rwanda cricket team logo
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117/8 (20)
Rwanda won by 2 runs
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Player of the match: Martin Akayezu

End of over 20 (17 runs)
Dhruv Maisuria 16 (5)
Phemelo Silas 8 (7)
Botsw 115/8
Yves Cyusa 3-2-31-0
19.6
2
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 2 runs
19.5
0
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, no run
19.4
6
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six
19.3
6
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six
19.3
Wd
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 1 wide
19.2
2
Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 2 runs
19.1
W
Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Phemelo Silas 8 (7)
Katlo Piet 2 (2)
Botsw 98/7
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-1-18-0
18.6
0
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, no run
18.5
0
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, no run
18.4
4
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, Four
18.3
2
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs
18.2
1
Ignace Ntirenganya to Katlo Piet, 1 run
18.1
1b
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 1 bye
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Phemelo Silas 2 (2)
Katlo Piet 1 (1)
Botsw 90/7
Muhammad Nadir 4-1-19-0
17.6
1
Muhammad Nadir to Phemelo Silas, 1 run
17.5
1
Muhammad Nadir to Katlo Piet, 1 run
17.4
W
Muhammad Nadir to Ameer Saiyed, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Emile Rukiriza) + 1 run
17.3
1
Muhammad Nadir to Phemelo Silas, 1 run
17.2
W
Muhammad Nadir to Nabil Master, Out! Caught by Isae Niyomugabo
17.1
2b
Muhammad Nadir to Nabil Master, 2 bye
End of over 17 (3 runs)
Nabil Master 11 (12)
Ameer Saiyed 1 (4)
Botsw 84/5
Martin Akayezu 4-2-24-0
16.6
1
Martin Akayezu to Nabil Master, 1 run
16.5
1
Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, 1 run
16.4
0
Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run
16.3
0
Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run
16.2
0
Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run

Match Summary

Botswana and Rwanda met in Match 21 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 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: 19.4: Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six | 19.3: Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six | 19.1: Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza. The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza. 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 (Rwanda won by 2 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

  • 19.4: Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six
  • 19.3: Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six
  • 19.1: Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza
  • 18.4: Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, Four
  • 17.4: Muhammad Nadir to Ameer Saiyed, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Emile Rukiriza) + 1 run
  • 17.2: Muhammad Nadir to Nabil Master, Out! Caught by Isae Niyomugabo

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Rwanda won by 2 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six. 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

End of over 20 (17 runs)
Dhruv Maisuria 16 (5)
Phemelo Silas 8 (7)
Botsw 115/8
Yves Cyusa 3-2-31-0

19.6 2 Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 2 runs

19.5 0 Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, no run

19.4 6 Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six

19.3 6 Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, Six

19.3 Wd Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 1 wide

19.2 2 Yves Cyusa to Dhruv Maisuria, 2 runs

19.1 W Yves Cyusa to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza

End of over 19 (8 runs)
Phemelo Silas 8 (7)
Katlo Piet 2 (2)
Botsw 98/7
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-1-18-0

18.6 0 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, no run

18.5 0 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, no run

18.4 4 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, Four

18.3 2 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs

18.2 1 Ignace Ntirenganya to Katlo Piet, 1 run

18.1 1b Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 1 bye

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Phemelo Silas 2 (2)
Katlo Piet 1 (1)
Botsw 90/7
Muhammad Nadir 4-1-19-0

17.6 1 Muhammad Nadir to Phemelo Silas, 1 run

17.5 1 Muhammad Nadir to Katlo Piet, 1 run

17.4 W Muhammad Nadir to Ameer Saiyed, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Emile Rukiriza) + 1 run

17.3 1 Muhammad Nadir to Phemelo Silas, 1 run

17.2 W Muhammad Nadir to Nabil Master, Out! Caught by Isae Niyomugabo

17.1 2b Muhammad Nadir to Nabil Master, 2 bye

End of over 17 (3 runs)
Nabil Master 11 (12)
Ameer Saiyed 1 (4)
Botsw 84/5
Martin Akayezu 4-2-24-0

16.6 1 Martin Akayezu to Nabil Master, 1 run

16.5 1 Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, 1 run

16.4 0 Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run

16.3 0 Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run

16.2 0 Martin Akayezu to Ameer Saiyed, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Botswana vs Rwanda Match 21 match?
Rwanda won by 2 runs.

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