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Botswana cricket team stats and records
Data through 18 September 2026Last updated 18 September 2026
In the data, Botswana won 33 of 77 matches between 2015 and 2026 (44.0% of matches with a result). Their best format by win rate is T20Is: 25 wins and 39 defeats (39.1%). K Motlanka has scored the most runs for them in the data (1,556).
Matches
77
2015–2026
Won
33
Lost
42
Win %
44.0%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 0 / 2
Botswana results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 65 | 25 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.1% | 2019–2026 |
| List A | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% | 2015–2017 |
| Other T20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 2018–2018 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 75.0 |
| 2018 | 100.0 |
| 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | 75.0 |
| 2022 | 50.0 |
| 2023 | 14.3 |
| 2024 | 42.9 |
| 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2026 | 57.9 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Botswana head to head
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Uganda | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| vs Rwanda | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| vs Kenya | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| vs Lesotho | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| vs Nigeria | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs Sierra Leone | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| vs Namibia | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Highest and lowest totals by Botswana
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 255/3 | 20 | Ivory Coast | 28 May 2026 | Won |
| Botswana | 185/6 | 20 | Mozambique | 19 Sep 2022 | Won |
| Botswana | 175/4 | 20 | Eswatini | 23 Nov 2024 | Won |
| Botswana | 166/5 | 20 | Sierra Leone | 23 May 2026 | Won |
| Botswana | 165/4 | 20 | Sierra Leone | 12 Sep 2026 | Won |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 231 runs | Ivory Coast | T20I | 28 May 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Botswana | 104 runs | Lesotho | T20I | 13 Mar 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Botswana | 92 runs | Mozambique | T20I | 19 Sep 2022 | Willowmoore Park |
| Botswana | 84 runs | Lesotho | T20I | 15 Mar 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| Botswana | 81 runs | Zambia | ODM | 7 Apr 2017 | Willowmoore Park C Field |
| Botswana | 10 wickets | Lesotho | T20I | 18 Nov 2022 | Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre |
| Botswana | 10 wickets | Ivory Coast | T20I | 26 Nov 2024 | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2 |
| Botswana | 10 wickets | Mali | T20I | 24 May 2026 | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 170 runs | Botswana | T20I | 28 Sep 2025 | Harare Sports Club |
| Guernsey | 151 runs | Botswana | ODM | 8 Sep 2015 | Ashlyns Road |
| Fiji | 133 runs | Botswana | ODM | 13 Sep 2015 | Cricket Field Lane |
| Namibia | 124 runs | Botswana | T20I | 20 Aug 2019 | United Cricket Club Ground |
| Uganda | 108 runs | Botswana | T20I | 9 Dec 2024 | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| Namibia | 10 wickets | Botswana | T20I | 22 May 2019 | Kyambogo Cricket Oval |
| Rwanda | 10 wickets | Botswana | T20I | 6 Dec 2024 | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| Nigeria | 10 wickets | Botswana | T20I | 12 Dec 2024 | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
Most runs for Botswana
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Motlanka | Botswana | 61 | 1,556 | 28.29 | 97.5 | 112 | 1 |
| V Balakrishnan | Botswana | 51 | 1,056 | 23.47 | 112.6 | 101 | 1 |
| R Nehonde | Botswana | 49 | 840 | 20.49 | 86.0 | 63 | 0 |
| M Kasselman | Botswana | 31 | 679 | 26.12 | 129.3 | 102 | 1 |
| T Perera | Botswana | 35 | 598 | 21.36 | 92.7 | 48 | 0 |
| P Silas | Botswana | 40 | 514 | 16.06 | 99.0 | 43 | 0 |
| T Tshose | Botswana | 53 | 486 | 11.05 | 101.5 | 49 | 0 |
| V Mbazo | Botswana | 42 | 475 | 12.84 | 86.8 | 50 | 0 |
| Ameer Saiyed | Botswana | 21 | 286 | 15.05 | 82.2 | 44 | 0 |
| K Modise | Botswana | 14 | 192 | 13.71 | 80.0 | 36 | 0 |
Most wickets for Botswana
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Maisuria | Botswana | 45 | 81 | 11.91 | 5.77 | 5/18 |
| M Mooketsi | Botswana | 57 | 70 | 18.53 | 6.13 | 4/34 |
| T Tshose | Botswana | 53 | 49 | 22.16 | 6.49 | 4/16 |
| K Piet | Botswana | 41 | 46 | 17.74 | 6.49 | 4/12 |
| R Nehonde | Botswana | 26 | 26 | 18.54 | 5.62 | 4/7 |
| A Rangaswamy | Botswana | 18 | 25 | 14.04 | 4.20 | 4/21 |
| N Master | Botswana | 15 | 24 | 12.21 | 4.46 | 6/2 |
| B Khumalo | Botswana | 36 | 24 | 30.79 | 7.57 | 3/14 |
| B Kgosiemang | Botswana | 33 | 21 | 33.14 | 7.95 | 3/26 |
| T Perera | Botswana | 19 | 16 | 28.06 | 8.63 | 4/21 |
Grounds where Botswana played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanga International Cricket Stadium | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Willowmoore Park | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Gahanga B Ground | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| United Cricket Club Ground | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Takashinga Sports Club | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Latest Botswana matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | Botswana 121/8 (20 ov) Sierra Leone 100/4 (20 ov) | Botswana won by 21 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Kenya 216/5 (20 ov) Botswana 152/3 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 64 runs | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Botswana 119/8 (20 ov) Uganda 125/5 (15 ov) | Uganda won by 5 wickets | Gahanga International Cricket Stadium |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Rwanda 183/9 (20 ov) Botswana 146/6 (16 ov) | Rwanda won by 6 runs (D/L) | Gahanga B Ground |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Botswana 165/4 (20 ov) Sierra Leone 142/9 (20 ov) | Botswana won by 23 runs | Gahanga B Ground |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Botswana 108/8 (20 ov) Kenya 109/0 (8.1 ov) | Kenya won by 10 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Botswana 101/7 (20 ov) Uganda 105/5 (9.3 ov) | Uganda won by 5 wickets | Gahanga B Ground |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Rwanda 192/2 (20 ov) Botswana 137/7 (20 ov) | Rwanda won by 55 runs | Gahanga B Ground |
| 30 May 2026 | Rwanda 117/8 (20 ov) Botswana 115/8 (20 ov) | Rwanda won by 2 runs | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1 |
| 29 May 2026 | Kenya 193/3 (20 ov) Botswana 131/8 (20 ov) | Kenya won by 62 runs | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Botswana won?
33 of 77 matches in the data (2015–2026): 25 of 65 T20Is, 3 of 7 List A, 5 of 5 Other T20.
What is Botswana's highest total?
255/3 against Ivory Coast on 28 May 2026.
What is Botswana's lowest total?
46 all out against Namibia on 22 May 2019.
What is Botswana's biggest win?
By 231 runs against Ivory Coast (T20I, 28 May 2026).
Who has taken the most wickets for Botswana?
D Maisuria, with 81 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.