Mon Dec 09 07:48:50 UTC 2024: ## Uganda and Botswana to Clash in Africa Continent Cup T20I Opener

**KIGALI, RWANDA (December 4, 2024)** – The Africa Continent Cup T20I 2024 tournament kicks off today with a highly anticipated match between Uganda and Botswana at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. The tournament, running from December 4th to 14th, features four teams – Uganda, Botswana, Nigeria, and Rwanda – competing in a total of 21 matches.

Uganda and Botswana, known for their intense rivalry, will face off at 12:30 PM IST. Key players for Uganda include Riazat Ali Shah, Dinesh Nakrani, and Pascal Murungi, while Botswana will rely on Karabo Motlhanka, Phemelo Silas, and Vinoo Balakrishnan. Both teams have fielded strong squads, promising a closely fought contest. Uganda will be aiming for a winning start, while Botswana will be looking to pull off an upset.

**Probable Playing XIs:**

**Uganda:** Pascal Murungi, Raghav Dhawan, Robinson Obuya, Shrideep Mangela, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Fred Achelam, Simon Ssesazi, Cosmas Kyewuta

**Botswana:** Karabo Motlhanka, Phemelo Silas, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Reginald Nehonde, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Monroux Kasselman, Valentine Mbazo, Alfred Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo

The match promises excitement and sets the stage for what is expected to be a thrilling tournament.

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