Agostinho Navicha leads Mozambique to tense victory over Zambia

Vieira Tembo spearheaded the Mozambique bowling effort, returning impressive figures of 3/22 from his four-over spell. His ability to consistently challenge the batters proved vital in keeping the scoring rate in check. For Zambia, Javid Patel provided the most resistance, top-scoring with 26 off 21 balls, while Ismail Kara contributed a brisk 24 off 15 deliveries. Despite these efforts, the Zambian innings struggled to find momentum against a persistent Mozambique bowling unit, with Camate Roposo also playing a key role in maintaining the pressure throughout the first half of the match.

Agostinho Navicha emerged as the hero of the day, steadying the ship with a composed and patient knock. Navicha anchored the innings, scoring 41 off 47 balls to guide his side toward the target. His ability to rotate the strike and find the boundary when necessary proved the difference in a high-pressure environment. Supported by Lourenco Simango, Navicha ensured that Mozambique stayed within reach of the required total despite the initial setbacks. Mozambique eventually reached 110/7, securing the win with three wickets in hand. Navicha’s match-defining performance earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off a disciplined display that keeps Mozambique’s campaign in the qualifier on track.