Connect with us

Rwanda vs Botswana Result – Match 3

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 3 • Africa Continental Cup

Rwanda cricket team logo
RWN
134/10 (20)
Botswana cricket team logo
BTS
169/2 (20)
Botswana won by 35 runs
Recent
.
.
W
1L
2
1
1
1
|
1
W
0
W
1b
W

Player of the match: Karabo Motlhanka

End of over 20 (5 runs)
Ignace Ntirenganya 1 (1)
Emile Rukiriza 1 (3)
RND 134/10
Thatayaone Tshose 4-0-37-0
19.6
W
Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run
19.5
1b
Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, 1 bye
19.4
W
Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, runout (T Tshose / Ameer Saiyed) + 1 run
19.3
0
Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, no run
19.2
W
Thatayaone Tshose to Zappy Bimenyimana, runout (Valentine Mbazo / (sub Rod Mbaiwa )) + 1 run
19.1
1
Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 19 (12)
Zappy Bimenyimana 1 (2)
RND 129/7
Katlo Piet 4-2-28-0
18.6
1
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run
18.5
1
Katlo Piet to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 run
18.4
1
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run
18.3
2
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs
18.2
1L
Katlo Piet to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 leg bye
18.1
W
Katlo Piet to Clinton Rubagumya, Out! Caught by Ameer Saiyed
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 15 (9)
Clinton Rubagumya 22 (15)
RND 123/6
Thatayaone Tshose 3-0-33-0
17.6
0
Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, no run
17.5
2
Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs
17.4
1
Thatayaone Tshose to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
17.3
3
Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 3 runs
17.2
0
Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, no run
17.1
1
Thatayaone Tshose to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run
End of over 17 (10 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 10 (5)
Clinton Rubagumya 20 (13)
RND 116/6
Katlo Piet 3-1-23-0
16.6
2
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs
16.5
0
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, no run
16.4
4
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, Four
16.3
2
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs
16.2
2
Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs
16.1
W
Katlo Piet to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by D Maisuria

Match Summary

Rwanda and Botswana met in Match 3 of Africa Continental Cup, 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: 19.6: Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run | 19.4: Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, runout (T Tshose / Ameer Saiyed) + 1 run | 19.2: Thatayaone Tshose to Zappy Bimenyimana, runout (Valentine Mbazo / (sub Rod Mbaiwa )) + 1 run. The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run. 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 35 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

  • 19.6: Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run
  • 19.4: Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, runout (T Tshose / Ameer Saiyed) + 1 run
  • 19.2: Thatayaone Tshose to Zappy Bimenyimana, runout (Valentine Mbazo / (sub Rod Mbaiwa )) + 1 run
  • 18.1: Katlo Piet to Clinton Rubagumya, Out! Caught by Ameer Saiyed
  • 16.4: Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, Four
  • 16.1: Katlo Piet to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by D Maisuria

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.6 when Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Botswana won by 35 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.6: Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 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

End of over 20 (5 runs)
Ignace Ntirenganya 1 (1)
Emile Rukiriza 1 (3)
RND 134/10
Thatayaone Tshose 4-0-37-0

19.6 W Thatayaone Tshose to Ignace Ntirenganya, runout (Ameer Saiyed / Mmoloki Mooketsi) + 1 run

19.5 1b Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, 1 bye

19.4 W Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, runout (T Tshose / Ameer Saiyed) + 1 run

19.3 0 Thatayaone Tshose to Emile Rukiriza, no run

19.2 W Thatayaone Tshose to Zappy Bimenyimana, runout (Valentine Mbazo / (sub Rod Mbaiwa )) + 1 run

19.1 1 Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run

End of over 19 (6 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 19 (12)
Zappy Bimenyimana 1 (2)
RND 129/7
Katlo Piet 4-2-28-0

18.6 1 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run

18.5 1 Katlo Piet to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 run

18.4 1 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 1 run

18.3 2 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs

18.2 1L Katlo Piet to Zappy Bimenyimana, 1 leg bye

18.1 W Katlo Piet to Clinton Rubagumya, Out! Caught by Ameer Saiyed

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 15 (9)
Clinton Rubagumya 22 (15)
RND 123/6
Thatayaone Tshose 3-0-33-0

17.6 0 Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, no run

17.5 2 Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs

17.4 1 Thatayaone Tshose to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

17.3 3 Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, 3 runs

17.2 0 Thatayaone Tshose to Kevin Irakoze, no run

17.1 1 Thatayaone Tshose to Clinton Rubagumya, 1 run

End of over 17 (10 runs)
Kevin Irakoze 10 (5)
Clinton Rubagumya 20 (13)
RND 116/6
Katlo Piet 3-1-23-0

16.6 2 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs

16.5 0 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, no run

16.4 4 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, Four

16.3 2 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs

16.2 2 Katlo Piet to Kevin Irakoze, 2 runs

16.1 W Katlo Piet to Oscar Manishimwe, Out! Caught by D Maisuria

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Rwanda vs Botswana Match 3 match?
Botswana won by 35 runs.

What is the Rwanda vs Botswana Match 3?
Rwanda vs Botswana is the Match 3 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Rwanda vs Botswana live score?
You can follow the Rwanda vs Botswana live score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary free on CricRed.

Internal Links

Tournament: Africa Continental Cup