Eswatini Women vs Mozambique Women,12th Match,Kalahari Womens T20I Tournament, 2025,2025-04-29 13:15 GMT

Eswatini Women vs Mozambique Women – Cricket Match Preview (April 29, 2025)

Match Details

• Teams: Eswatini Women (ESWAW) vs Mozambique Women (MOZW)
• Date: Monday, April 29, 2025
• Time: 1:15 PM GMT
• Venue: Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone, Botswana

Recent Performances

Eswatini Women (ESWAW)

Eswatini women have had a challenging start to the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament. In their opening two matches:

• They were defeated by Sierra Leone Women by 150 runs on April 27.
• Earlier, they lost to Mozambique Women by 16 runs in Match 6 of the tournament.

The team has struggled with both batting consistency and bowling pressure. Eswatini's top order, led by Nhlane and Ngubane, will need to step up to avoid another defeat.

Mozambique Women (MOZW)

Mozambique women have shown steady progress in the tournament. Their recent win over Eswatini highlights their ability to chase targets under pressure. Key performers for Mozambique include:

• Opener Zandambe (43 off 42 balls) in their last match.
• Spinner Tchilingulo, who took crucial wickets.

Mozambique's batting depth and disciplined bowling have been their strengths so far.

Venue & Pitch Details

Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2

This venue has been a high-scoring ground in the tournament. Key pitch notes:

• Average First Innings: 135 runs
• Average Second Innings: 140 runs
• PACE (Pacer Wickets): 65%
• SPIN (Spinner Wickets): 35%

The pitch tends to favor batters initially but can develop later in the day. Teams batting first have often posted totals above 130.

Head-to-Head

Eswatini and Mozambique have faced each other twice in this tournament:

• In Match 6 on April 27, Mozambique won by 16 runs.
• Eswatini's bowlers struggled to contain Mozambique's middle order, which capitalized on loose deliveries.

This match will be a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the tournament.

Prediction

Mozambique women are likely to carry momentum from their recent win and continue their strong performance. However, Eswatini will look to bounce back with improved batting and tighter bowling.

Expected Result: Mozambique Women to edge a close victory by 8-10 runs.

Key Players to Watch

• Eswatini: Nhlane (Batting), Tfwala (Bowling)
• Mozambique: Zandambe (Batting), Tchilingulo (Bowling)

Stay tuned for live updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and match stats on April 29!
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