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Rwanda Sets 193-Run Target Against Botswana in Africa Continental Cup Opener

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

Rwanda and Botswana are facing off in Match 1 of the Africa Continental Cup 2026, played at Gahanga Cricket Stadium Oval B in Kigali on September 8, 2026. Botswana won the toss and elected to field first. Rwanda posted a total of 192-2 in their 20 overs, setting a target of 193 runs for Botswana to win. In response, Botswana were 24-0 after 3 overs, needing 169 runs from the remaining 102 balls at a required rate of 9.94 runs per over. Botswana's run rate stood at 8.00 at this stage of the innings. Opening batsmen Monroux Kasselman and Vinoo Balakrishnan were at the crease for Botswana. Kasselman struck several boundaries during the powerplay overs, including fours off bowlers Zappy Bimenyimana and Ignace Ntirenganya. The match remains in progress as both sides look to gain an advantage early in the tournament. Further updates on wickets, milestones, and key moments from the contest are expected as play continues.