Match End result
Uganda 98/5 in 20 Overs
Namibia 96/6 in 20 overs
Uganda gained by 2 runs
Soroti Cricket Academy’s Iloku Esther was the star of the day, profitable the Participant of the Match award because the Victoria Pearls triumphed over Namibia by simply two runs in an exhilarating opener on the Excessive Efficiency Oval in Namibia.
Illoku’s 47 off 53 balls and a vital catch guided Uganda to a well-deserved victory.
Namibia gained the toss and selected to bowl, placing Uganda on the again foot early.
Uganda misplaced Janet Mbabazi for simply 5 runs within the fifth over, leaving them at 19/1 after the power-play.
Immaculate Nakisuyin adopted quickly after, dismissed for a duck, leaving Uganda struggling at 31/3 after 10 overs.
At this stage, Iloku partnered with Nampiina Stephanie, and collectively they revived Uganda’s innings, placing on 56 runs for the fourth wicket.
Illoku with 47 runs off 54 balls, whereas Nampiina added 33. Uganda ended their 20 overs at 98/5.
Regardless of a disciplined bowling efficiency from Namibia’s Mwatile Wilka, who took two wickets for 16 runs, Uganda’s whole appeared defendable.
Namibia whereas in motion with Uganda
Namibia’s chase began effectively with 9 runs off the primary over, however wickets fell usually. Inexperienced Kayleen (9), Wittmann Sune (13), and Manuel Bianca (20) have been all dismissed, whereas Mwatile Wilka’s 18 runs weren’t sufficient.
With 10 runs wanted off the final six balls, Namibia managed simply two off the ultimate supply, falling brief by two runs.
Uganda’s Akiteng Sarah was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for simply 6 runs in 4 overs, with an economic system price of 1.5, taking part in a vital function within the win.
Iloku was named Participant of the Match, whereas Janet Mbabazi praised her resilience and energy regardless of the group’s early setbacks.
Each groups showcased wonderful fielding, with Namibia’s Diergaardt Arrasta taking a spectacular catch.
Uganda will return to motion tomorrow at 3:00 PM EAT.
