ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa QA - Match 7,8.9 - Rwanda vs Kenya; Botswana vs Cameroon; Mali vs Ivory Coast Match Predictions May 25

Here are the Predictions for ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026, Match 7 - Rwanda vs Kenya; Match 8 - Botswana vs Cameroon and Match 9 - Mali vs Ivory Coast, to be played on the 25th of May at the BCA Oval 1, Gaborone and BCA Oval 2, Gaborone.

Points Table

Match 7 - Rwanda vs Kenya (BCA Oval 1, Gaborone)

Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 (Men's T20I's) - 107

Average Second Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 (Men's T20I's) - 64

Current Form Rwanda:

Rwanda are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 2 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Rwanda in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Hamza Khan with 224 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Rwanda in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Muhammad Nadir with 6 scalps under his belt.

Rwanda have won their previous match against Ivory Coast by a historic margin of 271 runs.

Rwanda batted first and they posted a total of 288 for 2 in 20 overs. Hamza Khan showcased his potential with the bat at the top. He carted the bowlers to all parts and played with a lot of intent. He smashed 164 runs off just 65 balls, hitting 9 fours and 15 sixes. Didier Ndikubwimana also contributed very well as Rwanda managed to get to a tall total of 288 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Ivory Coast lost their way right from the word go. The batters couldn't even put ball to bat. None of their batters managed to cross the 10 runs mark. Muhammad Nadir picked up 3 wickets for 6 runs as Ivory Coast were bowled out for 17, losing the match by 271 runs.

Batting Stats T20I

Current Form Kenya:

Kenya are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 1 win to their credit.

The top run scorer for Kenya in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Dhiren Gondaria with 92 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Kenya in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Dhiren Gondaria with 4 scalps under his belt.

Kenya have won their previous match against Mali by a huge margin of 172 runs.

Kenya batted first and they posted a massive total of 247 for 5 in 20 overs. Shubham Patel consumed 12 deliveries for making 16 runs. The other top order batters Dhiren Gondaria and Irfan Karim smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground. Gondaria made 92 off 34 balls while Karim scored 69 runs in 46 balls. Lucas Oluoch Ndandason also contributed quite well as Kenya managed to reach a tall total of 247 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Mali couldn't get off to an ideal start. They kept losing wickets in regular succession and never really looked in the game. Mali reduced to 69 for 7 in the 17th over and never really looked like chasing the total down. Dhiren Gondaria picked up 4 wickets for 17 runs to help bowl Mali out for 75, as Kenya won the game by a big margin of 172 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Kenya

Dhiren Gondaria (C), Lucas Ndandason, Irfan Karim, Nitish Hirani, Shubham Patel, Shem Ngoche, Rakep Patel, Vishil Patel, Sachin Gill, Francis Mutua, Sachin Bhudia, Peter Langat, Sukhdeep Singh, Gerard Muthui

Rwanda

Didier Ndikubwimana (C), Hamza Khan, Isae Niyomugabo, Daniel Igumyusenge, David Uwimana, Yves Cyusa, Emile Rukiriza, Martin Akayezu, Nadil Muhammad, Zappy Bimenyimana, Ignace Ntirenganya, Israel Mugisha, Jean Micheal Iradukunda, Oscar Manishimwe

Match Prediction - Kenya v Rwanda

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Rwanda

Who will win?- Kenya

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Hamza Khan (Rwanda), Dhiren Gondaria (Kenya)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Martin Akayezu (Rwanda), Vishil Patel (Kenya)

Most Sixes – Isae Niyomugabo (Rwanda), Irfan Karim (Kenya)

Player of the Match - Dhiren Gondaria (Kenya)

Team Scores Batting first – Rwanda 170+, Kenya 190+

Match Handicap: Kenya

Wicket Takers T20I

Match 8 - Botswana vs Cameroon (BCA Oval 1, Gaborone)

Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 (Men's T20I's) - 107

Average Second Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 (Men's T20I's) - 64

Current Form Botswana:

Botswana are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 2 wins to their credit.

The top run scorer for Botswana in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Monroux Kasselman with 75 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Botswana in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Nabil Master with 8 scalps under his belt.

Botswana have won their previous match against Mali by 10 wickets.

Mali batted first and they posted a total of 24 before being bowled out. They lost their way right from the word go and the batters simply kept throwing their wicket away. Nabil Master bowled literally like a master. He picked up 6 wickets for just 2 runs as Mali were bowled out for just 24.

During the chase, Botswana looked quite comfortable chasing the target down. Monroux Kasselman made 9 runs while Ameer Saiyed scored 14 runs off 8 balls. Both stayed not out and steered Botswana to victory in the 3rd over with all 10 wickets in hand.

Current Form Cameroon:

Cameroon are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Cameroon in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Bruno Toube with 29 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Cameroon in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Julien Abega with 5 scalps under his belt.

Cameroon have won their previous match against Sierra Leone by just 1 wicket.

Sierra Leone batted first and they posted a total of 64 before being bowled out. Yegbeh Jalloh, Alusine Turay, Eric Turay and Raymond Coker all failed terribly at the top of the order. Julien Abega didn't let them break free. He picked up 5 wickets for 24 runs and helped bowl Sierra Leone out for just 64.

During the chase, Cameroon also got off to the most terrible start. They lost 4 wickets for just 38 runs and looked in all sorts of bother. However, Dipita Loic had their back. He scored 22 runs off 17 balls and got Cameroon within touching distance to the target. Cameroon had a few hiccups in death overs but they managed to cruise home in the 16th over with just 1 wicket in hand.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Botswana

Karabo Maduo Motlhanka (C), Amirahmed Imdadali Saiyed, Mounroux Kasselman, Reginald Nehonde, Phemelo Silas, Valentine Mbazo, Brandon Van Zyl, Thatayaone Tshose, Mohmed Nabilsaeedahmed Master, Boemo Khumalo, Alfred Boemo Kgosiemang, Katlo Piet, Dhruvkumar Nareshbhai Maisuria, Mmoloki Mooketsi

Cameroon

Faustin Junior Mpegna (C), Julien Bienvenue Abega, Honestly Kinga, Abdoulaye Nono Aminou, Bruno Nseke Toube, Innocent Alain Nseke Toube, Brian Loic Dipita, Sun Yat Sen Assegon, Junior Dieudonne, Alembe, Veron Fortune Bomnyuy, Idris Tchakou, Maxwell Fru, Appolinaire, Bekoa, Roger Duplex

Match Prediction - Botswana v Cameroon

Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Cameroon

Who will win?- Botswana

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Ameer Saiyed (Botswana), Julien Abega (Cameroon)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Brandon Van Zyl (Botswana), Bruno Toube (Cameroon)

Most Sixes – Ameer Saiyed (Botswana), Dipita Loic (Cameroon)

Player of the Match - Ameer Saiyed (Botswana)

Team Scores Batting first – Botswana 150+, Cameroon 130+

Match Handicap: Botswana

Most 6's T20I

Match 9 - Mali vs Ivory Coast (BCA Oval 2, Gaborone)

Ground Stat:

Average First Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 (Men's T20I's) - 114

Average Second Innings Total at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 (Men's T20I's) - 62

Current Form Mali:

Mali are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 2 losses to their credit.

The top run scorer for Mali in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Yacouba Konate with 17 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Mali in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Shetty Shailesh with 2 scalps under his belt.

Mali have lost their previous match against Botswana by 10 wickets.

Mali batted first and they posted a total of 24 before being bowled out. They lost their way right from the word go and the batters simply kept throwing their wicket away. Nabil Master bowled literally like a master. He picked up 6 wickets for just 2 runs as Mali were bowled out for just 24.

During the chase, Botswana looked quite comfortable chasing the target down. Monroux Kasselman made 9 runs while Ameer Saiyed scored 14 runs off 8 balls. Both stayed not out and steered Botswana to victory in the 3rd over with all 10 wickets in hand.

Current Form Ivory Coast:

Ivory Coast are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for Ivory Coast in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Outtara Issouf with 5 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Ivory Coast in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A 2026 is Kone Abdoul Aziz with 1 scalp under his belt.

Ivory Coast have lost their previous match against Rwanda by a huge margin of 271 runs.

Rwanda batted first and they posted a total of 288 for 2 in 20 overs. Hamza Khan showcased his potential with the bat at the top. He carted the bowlers to all parts and played with a lot of intent. He smashed 164 runs off just 65 balls, hitting 9 fours and 15 sixes. Didier Ndikubwimana also contributed very well as Rwanda managed to get to a tall total of 288 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Ivory Coast lost their way right from the word go. The batters couldn't even put ball to bat. None of their batters managed to cross the 10 runs mark. Muhammad Nadir picked up 3 wickets for 6 runs as Ivory Coast were bowled out for 17, losing the match by 271 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Mali

Yacouba Konate (C), Lamissa Sanogo, Cheick Amala Keita, Moustapha Diakite, Lassina Berthe, Shetty Shailesh, Vamshi, Reddy, Sanze Kamate, Babjee Botcha, Theodore Mody Macalou, Akshaykumar Jitendrabhai Prajapati, Goutoub Diaby, Zakaria Makadji, Mohamed Coulibaly

Ivory Coast

Dosso Issiaka (C), Mimi Christian Alex, Kouakou Yao Wilfried, Gouegouri Bi Kone Ronald, Kone Moussa Abdoul Aziz, Ouattara Katienefoa Mohamed, Maiga Ibrahim, Ouattara Issouf, Kouassi Konan Hermann, Dje Kouadio Jean-Claude, Pamba Konan Dimitri, Outtara Foungnigue Djakaridja, Kone Nagnama, Assouan Koffi Roger

Match Prediction - Mali v Ivory Coast

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