Cricket team takes on Limpopo Impalas

The Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) vice president, Sumod Damodar said the decision to play the Limpopo Impalas is part of efforts to organise matches with stronger opponents. The team is fresh from a tour of Zimbabwe, as the players look to get more game time under their belts. “More match exposure is important in preparation for the forthcoming ACA and ICC tournaments. We want to give players an opportunity to develop skills and for the coach to identify potential players for squad selection,” Damodar said.

The team is a mix of senior and Under-19 players and will give Joseph Angara a chance to pick his squad. "The aim of this tour is part of the preparations for the ICC sub-regional qualifiers, which will be coming towards the end of the tour. Playing different teams in different higher levels is good for us and also gives the opportunity to the young stars who have made it to the team," Angara said. In the first match on Sunday, Botswana lost after being bowled out for 201. The Impalas reached the victory target in the 45th over.