Botswana double century ensures victory, as Namibia also wins

THE Botswana under-15 team batted first and amassed a total of 404 /3 in their allotted 40 overs.Openers Shabier Elyas and Deelan Ramjee scored 153 from 135 balls and 135 from 82 balls respectively, and comfortably put Botswana in the driver’s seat.

Nadheeem Tajbhay was the pick of the bowlers with his five for 16 in six, which saw Mozambique crumble at 82 in the 22nd over. Homeboys Namibia had an impressive 251-run victory over Lesotho, who could only muster 46 in response to Namibia’s 297/6 in 40.Namibian Batsman Gotlieb Uahengo led from the front with 60 not out and Shaun Ellis backed him up with 41 runs.For Lesotho, the only resistance came from the captain Seutoali, who took three for 14 in five.Zambia scored a mere 115 all out in their 40 overs, thanks to the bowling of Jussab Aziz with three for 27 in 6.4, but this proved enough as the Malawi team were 92 all out in 36 overs.Tomorrow, Namibia will take on Zambia, Botswana face Malawi and Lesotho clash with Mozambique.Homeboys Namibia had an impressive 251-run victory over Lesotho, who could only muster 46 in response to Namibia’s 297/6 in 40.Namibian Batsman Gotlieb Uahengo led from the front with 60 not out and Shaun Ellis backed him up with 41 runs.For Lesotho, the only resistance came from the captain Seutoali, who took three for 14 in five.Zambia scored a mere 115 all out in their 40 overs, thanks to the bowling of Jussab Aziz with three for 27 in 6.4, but this proved enough as the Malawi team were 92 all out in 36 overs.Tomorrow, Namibia will take on Zambia, Botswana face Malawi and Lesotho clash with Mozambique.