The Lesotho senior women’s national cricket team remains in action at the ongoing Botswana Kalahari Tournament, which got underway on 6 April 2026 in Botswana.
In matches played yesterday (06 April 2026), Lesotho faced a tough outing in both fixtures. In the opening game against Malawi, Lesotho was bowled out for 46 (46/10), with Malawi successfully chasing the target, finishing on 47/1 to secure victory by 9 wickets.
In the second match, Lesotho took on hosts Botswana. Botswana posted a strong total of 190/6, while Lesotho was dismissed for 29 (29/10), handing Botswana a dominant 161 runs win.
The tournament continues today (07 April 2026), with Lesotho set to face Zambia at 14:00.
“These matches are part of an important development process for our women’s national team. While results have not gone our way so far, the exposure and experience gained at this level are invaluable as we continue building a competitive side,” said Dr Clifford Molefe, Media Liaison Officer and National Teams Manager.
The Botswana Kalahari Tournament continues, providing a key platform for growth and international competition for the region’s women’s cricket teams.
