Match Abstract
Uganda U-19:160 all out in 34.2 overs
Tanzania U-19: 164/7 in 39.1 overs
Tanzania gained by 3 wickets
Right this moment at Lugogo Cricket Oval Tanzania U-19 secured a 3-wicket victory over Uganda U-19 within the opening match of the 2025 Easter Youth 50-Overs Sequence, displaying resilience and composure all through.
Tanzania selected to bowl first and their bowlers made an early affect.
Khalidy Amiri Juma dismissed Uganda’s top-order batsman, Gerald Olipa, for a duck within the first over, setting the tone for Uganda’s innings.
Regardless of Christopher Kidega’s fast 32 off 21 balls and a 40-run partnership with Conrad Lubwama, Uganda’s batting struggled on account of disciplined bowling and two fast runouts.
Ochen Peter’s regular 47* off 50 balls, supported by Musa Majid (23), helped Uganda attain a modest complete of 160 all out in 34.2 overs.
Khalidy Amiri Juma was the standout bowler with 3 wickets for 22 runs, supported by Augustine Meya Mwamele (2/23) and Mohamed Simba Mbaki (2/42).
In response, Tanzania confronted early setbacks as Ugandan bowler Balidawa Ali took 3 fast wickets, leaving them at 47/3 after 10 overs.
Nonetheless, Tanzania’s center order, led by Mohamed Simba Mbaki’s 41 off 40 balls, steadily recovered.
Dylan Manish Thakrar (30 off 23 balls) and Augustine Meya Mwamele (26 off 53 balls) contributed key runs, guiding Tanzania to victory in 39.1 overs with a complete of 161/7.
Mbaki was named Participant of the Match for his all-round efficiency.
Uganda’s captain Gerald Olipa and assistant coach Robinson Turinawe acknowledged missed catching alternatives as a hindrance to their complete.
Regardless of the loss, they remained looking forward to a powerful efficiency within the subsequent sport.
Tanzania will look to construct on this victory within the upcoming match towards Uganda on the Lugogo Cricket Oval
