Sierra Leone achieved a 9-wicket victory over Eswatini in the ongoing ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 qualifier in Kigali.

The match occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024, following three previous matches in the tournament.

Eswatini batted first and scored 33 runs for 10 wickets in 16 overs. In response, Sierra Leone swiftly reached 34 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in just 2.4 overs, securing a convincing win. Emma Kamara’s outstanding performance earned her the Woman of the Match award.

This win has significantly improved Sierra Leone’s position in the standings as they gear up for their upcoming matches. Their next game is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, against Lesotho, followed by a match against Botswana on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Victories in both matches would propel Sierra Leone to 6 points, enhancing their prospects of advancing further in the tournament.