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Botswana vs Rwanda Result – Match 7

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Match 7 • Africa Continental Cup

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131/10 (18.4)
Rwanda cricket team logo
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158/9 (20)
Rwanda won by 27 runs
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Player of the match: Clinton Rubagumya

18.4
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Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza
18.4
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Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 wide
18.3
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Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Khumalo, 1 run
18.2
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Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Khumalo, 2 runs
18.1
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Clinton Rubagumya to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza + 1 run
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Boemo Kgosiemang 1 (3)
Phemelo Silas 40 (24)
Botsw 126/8
Martin Akayezu 2-1-15-0
17.6
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Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, no run
17.5
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Martin Akayezu to Phemelo Silas, 1 leg bye
17.4
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Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 run
17.3
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Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, no run
17.3
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Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 wide
17.2
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Martin Akayezu to Phemelo Silas, 1 run
17.1
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Martin Akayezu to Mmoloki Mooketsi, runout (Martin Akayezu / Didier Ndikubwimana)
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Phemelo Silas 39 (22)
Mmoloki Mooketsi 1 (1)
Botsw 122/7
Zappy Bimenyimana 4-2-14-0
16.6
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, no run
16.5
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs
16.4
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, Four
16.3
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Mmoloki Mooketsi, 1 run
16.2
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Didier Ndikubwimana
16.1
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Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, 1 run
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Phemelo Silas 32 (18)
Katlo Piet 1 (1)
Botsw 114/6
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-0-34-0
15.6
1L
Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 1 leg bye
15.5
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs
15.4
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs
15.3
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs
15.2
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Katlo Piet, 1 run
15.1
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Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Orchide Tuyisenge) + 1 run
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Reginald Nehonde 28 (18)
Phemelo Silas 25 (13)
Botsw 105/5
Martin Akayezu 1-1-12-0

Match Summary

Botswana and Rwanda met in Match 7 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: 18.4: Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza | 18.1: Clinton Rubagumya to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza + 1 run | 17.1: Martin Akayezu to Mmoloki Mooketsi, runout (Martin Akayezu / Didier Ndikubwimana). The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, 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 27 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

  • 18.4: Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza
  • 18.1: Clinton Rubagumya to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza + 1 run
  • 17.1: Martin Akayezu to Mmoloki Mooketsi, runout (Martin Akayezu / Didier Ndikubwimana)
  • 16.4: Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, Four
  • 16.2: Zappy Bimenyimana to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Didier Ndikubwimana
  • 15.1: Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Orchide Tuyisenge) + 1 run

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, 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 27 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.4: Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza. 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

18.4 W Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza

18.4 Wd Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 wide

18.3 1 Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Khumalo, 1 run

18.2 2 Clinton Rubagumya to Boemo Khumalo, 2 runs

18.1 W Clinton Rubagumya to Phemelo Silas, Out! Caught by Emile Rukiriza + 1 run

End of over 18 (4 runs)
Boemo Kgosiemang 1 (3)
Phemelo Silas 40 (24)
Botsw 126/8
Martin Akayezu 2-1-15-0

17.6 0 Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, no run

17.5 1L Martin Akayezu to Phemelo Silas, 1 leg bye

17.4 1 Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 run

17.3 0 Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, no run

17.3 Wd Martin Akayezu to Boemo Kgosiemang, 1 wide

17.2 1 Martin Akayezu to Phemelo Silas, 1 run

17.1 W Martin Akayezu to Mmoloki Mooketsi, runout (Martin Akayezu / Didier Ndikubwimana)

End of over 17 (8 runs)
Phemelo Silas 39 (22)
Mmoloki Mooketsi 1 (1)
Botsw 122/7
Zappy Bimenyimana 4-2-14-0

16.6 0 Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, no run

16.5 2 Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs

16.4 4 Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, Four

16.3 1 Zappy Bimenyimana to Mmoloki Mooketsi, 1 run

16.2 W Zappy Bimenyimana to Katlo Piet, Out! Caught by Didier Ndikubwimana

16.1 1 Zappy Bimenyimana to Phemelo Silas, 1 run

End of over 16 (9 runs)
Phemelo Silas 32 (18)
Katlo Piet 1 (1)
Botsw 114/6
Ignace Ntirenganya 4-0-34-0

15.6 1L Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 1 leg bye

15.5 2 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs

15.4 2 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs

15.3 2 Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, 2 runs

15.2 1 Ignace Ntirenganya to Katlo Piet, 1 run

15.1 W Ignace Ntirenganya to Phemelo Silas, runout (Didier Ndikubwimana / Orchide Tuyisenge) + 1 run

End of over 15 (12 runs)
Reginald Nehonde 28 (18)
Phemelo Silas 25 (13)
Botsw 105/5
Martin Akayezu 1-1-12-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Botswana vs Rwanda Match 7 match?
Rwanda won by 27 runs.

What is the Botswana vs Rwanda Match 7?
Botswana vs Rwanda is the Match 7 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: Africa Continental Cup