BOT vs MAW Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Africa Cricket Association Cup, 3rd Place Play-off Match

The winner of this match will finish the tournament in third place.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 19 Dec 2023, 10:43 IST

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Preview

Botswana will be up against Malawi in the 3rd Place Play-off Match of the Africa Cricket Association Cup at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on December 19. Botswana won just one game from the three games they played in the league stage and finished in second place in Group B. Malawi, on the other hand, won two of their three matches in the league stage and finished in second position in Group A.

Botswana had squared off against Uganda in their last game, where Uganda had won the toss and elected to field. It was not a match they would like to remember for long. After a decent opening stand of 20 runs, they just failed to have another significant partnership, losing wickets one after the other, and were bowled out for just 62. Uganda, on the other hand, reached the target like it was a walk in the park for them. They did not lose even one wicket in the process and won within just five overs of the innings.

Malawi played against Kenya in their last encounter, where Kenya won the toss and elected to bat. On a rather slow surface to bat, Kenya started rather aggressively and scored 32 runs in the first four overs. However, once the opening partnership broke, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Neil Mugabe top scored in the innings with an unbeaten half-century, due to which they posted a total of 138 runs. Due to persistent rain, the match was reduced to five overs a side, with the new target being 44 runs. Kenyan bowlers did a good job in the last two overs to pull back the game and won by just four runs.

Match Information

Botswana vs Malawi, 3/4 Place Play-Off

Africa Cup T20I, 19 Dec 2023, Tue, 12:30 PM IST ,Willowmoore Park, Benoni

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Weather Report

Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Clouds

15.7Ā°C

41% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Botswana

L
L
L
L
L

Malawi

L
W
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Donnex Kansonkho

MLW - all

112 Runs

5Ā Matches

2

Sami Sohail

MLW - bowl

107 Runs

5Ā Matches

3

Reginald Nehonde

BTS - bat

82 Runs

4Ā Matches

4

Aaftab Limdawala

MLW - bowl

60 Runs

5Ā Matches

5

Gift Kansonkho

MLW - bat

56 Runs

5Ā Matches

6

Vinoo Balakrishnan

BTS - bat

53 Runs

4Ā Matches

1

Raynier Swart

BTS - bowl

140.00

3Ā Matches

2

Daniel Jakiel

MLW - bowl

110.00

5Ā Matches

3

Sami Sohail

MLW - bowl

100.94

5Ā Matches

4

Aaftab Limdawala

MLW - bowl

96.77

5Ā Matches

5

Karabo Modise

BTS - bat

94.74

1Ā Match

6

Dhruv Maisuria

BTS - bat

90.00

4Ā Matches

1

Moazzam Baig

MLW - bowl

10 Wkts

5Ā Matches

2

Donnex Kansonkho

MLW - all

6 Wkts

5Ā Matches

3

Daniel Jakiel

MLW - bowl

6 Wkts

5Ā Matches

4

Dhruv Maisuria

BTS - bat

5 Wkts

4Ā Matches

5

Mmoloki Mooketsi

BTS - bowl

4 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Blessings Pondani

MLW - bowl

4 Wkts

5Ā Matches

1

Moazzam Baig

MLW - bowl

4.06

5Ā Matches

2

Suhail Vayani

MLW - bowl

5.27

5Ā Matches

3

Mmoloki Mooketsi

BTS - bowl

5.40

2Ā Matches

4

Katlo Piet

BTS - all

5.40

4Ā Matches

5

Donnex Kansonkho

MLW - all

5.50

5Ā Matches

6

Raynier Swart

BTS - bowl

5.85

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Botswana

K Motlanka (C), Vinoo Balakrishnan, M Kasselman, R Nehonde, M Badenhorst, Valentine Mbazo (wk), Leano Maphane, Mmoloki Mooketsi, D Maisuria, Katlo Piet, Losika Makgale

Bench : K Modise, R Swart, W Nkosana

Malawi

Donnex Kansonkho, Sami Sohail, Moazzam Baig (C), D Jakiel, G Kansonkho, A Limdawala, Beston Masauko, Phillip Zuze (wk), Mike Chomba, S Vayani, Blessings Pondani

Bench : Chisomo Chete, Gershom Ntamblika, Kelvin Thuchila

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Willowmoore Park in Benoni offers a pitch that is more suitable for bowlers in nature. The pacers might enjoy bowling here with good movement off the track. Seam and swing movement may increase the work for batters, and they may have to work hard to get the runs. Teams prefer to bat first here after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 109.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

109

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Moazzam Baig MLW | BOWL

Moazzam is jointly leading the charts for the most number of wickets this season. He has scored 46 runs as well making him an excellent choice for captaincy roles in your team.

9
C

Donnex Kansonkho MLW | ALL

Donnex is a quality all-rounder who has been winning his team matches from both sides of the game. He can make an efficient captain of your fantasy side.

8.5

Sami Sohail MLW | BOWL

Sohail has scored the most number of runs so far in the tournament with 105 runs to his name. He has chipped in with the ball as well to pick up two wickets so far.

7.5

Dhruv Maisuria BTS | BAT

Dhruv has scalped four wickets maintaining an economy of 7.89 bowling in three matches of the tournament so far. He can be a useful pick for your team.

8.5

Daniel Jakiel MLW | BOWL

Daniel has been bowling well and has taken away five wickets with an economy of 7.20 in four matches so far. He can swing his bat around as well when needed.

8.5

Karabo Motlanka BTS | BAT

Karabo has scored 38 runs batting in three games where he has picked up two wickets as well. He can be a handy pick for the team owing to his all-round skills.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Beston Masauko

MLW | WK

Beston has not been able to contribute much to the team so far scoring just six runs. He should not be picked up in your team.

8.5

Mike Chomba

MLW | BAT

Playing in all four matches so far, Mike has been able to score just eight runs. It would be a wise decision to not pick him up in your fantasy side.

Last Updated On - Dec 19 2023 10:43 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

BTS

5 : 6

MLW

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Phillip Zuze

8

Donnex Kansonkho
VC

9

Manroux Kasselman

6

Aaftab Limdawala

8

Sami Sohail

8.5

Karabo Motlanka

8.5

Michael Badenhorst

7

Moazzam Baig
C

9

Daniel Jakiel

8.5

Dhruv Maisuria

7.5

Losika Makgale

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

BTS

5 : 6

MLW

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Phillip Zuze

8

Donnex Kansonkho
C

9

Aaftab Limdawala

8

Sami Sohail

8.5

Karabo Motlanka

8.5

Michael Badenhorst

7

Moazzam Baig
VC

9

Daniel Jakiel

8.5

Dhruv Maisuria

7.5

Raynier Swart

7

Losika Makgale

8

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