Match End result
Uganda 229/3 in 20 overs
Botswana 121/7 in 20 overs
Uganda received by 108 runs
Simon Ssesazi rediscovered his scintillating kind to assist Uganda register the very best group rating of the event—229 runs—in opposition to Botswana on the ILT20 Continental Cup.
The commanding efficiency not solely showcased Uganda’s batting depth but in addition reaffirmed their intent as title contenders.
After Botswana received the toss and opted to bowl, their choice rapidly backfired.
Uganda’s opening pair of Simon Ssesazi and Fred Achelam, batting collectively for the primary time, laid a stable basis.
The group reached a powerful 51 with out loss by the top of the powerplay.
Achelam departed within the seventh over after a brisk 25 off 18 balls, together with two towering sixes.
Ssesazi, nevertheless, was in imperious kind, anchoring the innings with a superb 85 off 53 deliveries.
He was ably supported by Shrideep Mangela, who smashed a blistering 65 off simply 34 balls.
Captain Riazat Ali Shah added fireworks on the loss of life, hammering an unbeaten 35 off 15 deliveries to propel Uganda to an imposing 229/3 of their 20 overs.
Botswana’s bowlers struggled to include Uganda’s relentless assault.
Raghavu Dawani, tasked with opening the bowling, conceded 26 runs in his two overs, whereas Vinoo Balakrishnan failed to supply the breakthroughs Botswana desperately wanted.
In response, Botswana began solidly, scoring 38 runs within the first three overs.
However a shrewd bowling change by captain Riazat Ali Shah noticed veteran Frank Nsubuga launched within the fourth over, limiting Botswana to simply 4 runs.
Alpesh Ramjan adopted up with a vital wicket of Balakrishnan, placing Uganda firmly in management.
Regardless of some resistance, Botswana’s chase faltered.
They had been 76/4 on the midway mark and managed solely 121/7 of their 20 overs, falling brief by 108 runs.
Alpesh Ramjan and Joseph Baguma led Uganda’s bowling assault with two wickets every, whereas Frank Nsubuga’s economical spell tightened the screws on Botswana’s center order.
Within the different sport of the day, Rwanda secured a memorable six-wicket victory over Nigeria, including additional intrigue to the event standings.
Uganda continues to dominate the ILT20 Continental Cup, sitting comfortably on the prime of the desk with an unbeaten file and 12 factors from six video games.
Nigeria is in second place with 4 factors, whereas Botswana edges out Rwanda on internet run charge, regardless of each groups being tied on factors.
Rwanda stays on the backside, nonetheless trying to find consistency because the event progresses.
Within the particular person performances, Uganda’s Obuya Robinson leads the batting charts with a powerful 208 runs from 5 innings, showcasing his consistency on the crease.
On the bowling entrance, Henry Ssenyondo has been distinctive, claiming 15 wickets in six matches, making him the event’s main wicket-taker.
With a relaxation day tomorrow, Uganda will intention to regroup and preserve their successful momentum when motion resumes on Wednesday as they edge nearer to the title
