The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2, the first step for African nations aiming for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, commences in Gaborone, Botswana. Eight African national teams compete from 20 to 26 July 2025.
To be held over seven days, this tournament brings together eight African nations. Following the conclusion of the event, featuring 20 matches, the top two teams — the winners and runners-up of this division — will advance to the Africa Division 1 Qualifier.
Tournament Format And Participating Teams
The eight teams -- Rwanda, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho -- will fight for two spots. As mentioned above, 20 matches will unfold over seven days across two adjacent venues: the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) Oval 1 and Oval 2. The top two teams will progress to the Africa Division 1 Qualifier, scheduled to be in Namibia from August 31 to September 7, 2025.
Teams are split into two groups, followed by cross-over semi-finals and placement play-offs to determine their final standings. This tournament holds high significance, representing a vital pathway for Africa’s emerging women’s cricket teams to reach the global stage through subsequent qualification rounds.
Match Schedule And Indian Timings
Matches for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 begin on 20 July 2025. All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Each match day features multiple fixtures, with games scheduled for 1:00 PM IST and 5:20 PM IST. Cricket portals will provide the full detailed schedule, including IST timings for all games.
July 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Match 1: Rwanda Women vs Lesotho Women, Group A, Oval 1 - 1:00 PM
Match 2: Botswana Women vs Eswatini Women, Group B, Oval 2 - 1:00 PM
Match 3: Malawi Women vs Cameroon Women, Group A, Oval 1 - 5:20 PM
Match 4: Mozambique Women vs Sierra Leone Women, Group B - Oval 2 - 5:20 PM
July 21, 2025 (Monday)
Match 5: Botswana Women vs Mozambique Women, Group B, Oval 1 - 1:00 PM
Match 6: Rwanda Women vs Malawi Women, Group A, Oval 2 - 1:00 PM
Match 7: Sierra Leone Women vs Eswatini Women, Group B, Oval 1 - 5:20 PM
Match 8: Cameroon Women vs Lesotho Women, Group A, Oval 2 - 5:20 PM
July 23, 2025 (Wednesday)
Match 9: Malawi Women vs Lesotho Women, Group A, Oval 1 - 1:00 PM
Match 10: Eswatini Women vs Mozambique Women, Group B, Oval 2 - 1:00 PM
Match 11: Botswana Women vs Sierra Leone Women, Group B, Oval 1 - 5:20 PM
Match 12: Rwanda Women vs Cameroon Women, Group A, Oval 2 - 5:20 PM
July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
Semi-Final 1, Oval 1 - 1:00 PM
Play-off 1, Oval 2 - 1:00 PM
Semi-Final 2, Oval 1 - 5:20 PM
Play-off 2, Oval 2 - 5:20 PM
July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
3rd Place Play-off, Oval 1 - 1:00 PM
7th Place Play-off, Oval 2 - 1:00 PM
5th Place Play-off, Oval 2 - 5:20 PM
Final, Oval 1 - 5:20 PM
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier Squads
Botswana: Tuelo Shadrack (c), Pako Mapotsane, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Kesego Inakale, Laura Mophakedi, Oratile Kgeresi, Aliya Motorwala, Onneile Keitsemang, Maatla Sefati, Goitseone Setshwane, Merapelo Phiase, Wendy Moutswi, Tlhalefo Godisamang, Goabilwe Matome.
Cameroon: Ekani Solange (c), Nseke Madeline, Waluma Brenda, Ngono Adrienne, Ranedoumoun Olive, Guehoada Edwige, Douma Francine, Nangeh Diom, Kana Garcia, Ngo Cathy, Akenji Sonita, Aboui Manuella, Etoga Marguerite, Manidom Ingrid.
Eswatini: Mbali Dlamini (c), Tibusiso Dlamini, Noncedo Simelane, Lethokuhle Gwebu, Lindokuhle Mamba, Nkosiingiphile Mamba, Tenele Malinga, Ntombizini Gwebu, Zinhle Shabalala, Lihle Shabalala, Lulama Simelane, Nothando Mabila, Ntombizodwa Mkhatshwa, Winile Ginindza.
Lesotho: Maneo Nyabela (c), Mosa Tsemane, Tsepang Khabo, Paballo Pheko, Thato Mahe, Kananelo Molapo, Makopano Mabathona, Boitumelo Phelanyane, Kananelo Mabitle, Boitumelo Tlali, Retsepile Limema, Tanki Ramabitsa, Nthama Kobeli, Nthatuoa Thekiso.
Malawi: Ketrina Chingaipe (c), Lucy Bigula, Angela Lumbe, Sophina Chinawa, Praise Maziya, Sungeni Kananji, Esther Richard, Lydia Dimba, Lucy Malino, Febbe Malefula, Eva Kabwere, Christina Bwanali, Triphonia Luka, Lucy Wesley.
Mozambique: Angelica Filipe Salomao (c), Olga Carlos Mondlane, Rosalia Pichano Haiong, Cristina Fernando Magaia, Isabel Cristina Chuma, Amelia Lucas Mundundo, Laura Francisco Chipanga, Ilza Artur Machava, Irene Ermelinda Mulhovo, Wisley Nely A. Bucuane, Yudney Da Kley M. Murrure, Regina Osvaldo Mazumba, Alda Luis Mangue, Olga Arnaldo Matsolo.
Rwanda: Marie D. Bimenyimana (c), Clarisse Umutoniwase, Belise Murekatete, Geovanis Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Gisele Ishimwe, Henrietta Ishimwe, Mervielle Uwase, Rosine Irera, Rossette Shimwamana, Slyvia Usabyimana, Sarah Uwera, Georgette Ingabire, Alice Ikuzwe.
Sierra Leone: Aminata B. Kamara (c), Emma Kamara, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Celina Bull, Patricia Pratt, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Linda Bull, Alice Fillie, Fatu Pessima, Marie Turay, Isha Kariatu Bangura, Hassanatu Sawanah, Ann Marie Kamara.
Live Coverage
All matches will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. For other regions, ICC.tv will broadcast the games. Cricket enthusiasts can follow the action live from Botswana through digital platforms and updates from the ICC and the Botswana Cricket Association.
