Joao Huo's 93 Fires Mozambique to Victory
Mozambique have won by 49 runs. Mozambique batted first and posted 209/2 in 20 overs. Lesotho, chasing 210, fell short at 160/8 in 20 overs.
Joao Huo was the standout in the first innings, scoring 93 off 53 balls (SR 175). 3 sixes and 15 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs.
Monanthane Lefulere fought hard with 33 off 21 balls, but it was not enough to haul Lesotho over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Lourenco Solomone delivered figures of 2/15 in 1 overs (Econ 15.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
MOZ lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
93 off 53 balls (SR 175), 15 fours, 3 sixes
2/15 in 1 overs (Econ: 15.00)
49* off 44 balls (SR 111), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Mozambique showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Lesotho came up short by 49 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. MOZ lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.