ABUJA, Nigeria — 23 October 2026:
Lesotho’s senior men’s national cricket team suffered a setback in their third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier C in Abuja, Nigeria, after losing to Zambia by seven wickets. Lesotho were bowled out for 58 runs before Zambia successfully chased the target, reaching 61/3 to secure victory by seven wickets.
The result marked a challenging outing for the Mountain Kingdom side, which has been competing against strong regional opposition in the tournament as teams battle for progression in the World Cup qualifying competition. Lesotho will need to regroup, assess their performance and focus on the remaining fixtures as they continue their campaign in Abuja.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier C provides an important platform for Lesotho’s national team to gain international experience, test its competitiveness and continue developing its cricket at the highest regional level.
The Lesotho Cricket Association remains committed to supporting the national team as it represents the country on the international stage.