Match Abstract
Uganda XI: 310/9 in 50
(R. Ali Shah 85, R. Dhawan 70, Ok. Waiswa 33, C. Kyewuta 25; S. Patel 4/45)
Titans Academy XI: 128/10 in 33.5
(Ok. Patel 36; H. Ssenyondo 4/13, C. Kyewuta 2/17, F. Nsubuga 2/36) Uganda XI received by 182 runs
The Cricket Cranes continued their effective kind in Match 5 of their Tour to South Africa, defeating the Titans Academy XI by an emphatic 182 runs at Irene Villagers Cricket Membership.
Captain Riazat Ali Shah’s facet, who’ve steadily improved all through the sequence, displayed medical performances each with the bat and the ball.
Profitable the toss, Ali Shah opted to bat first and led from the entrance, scoring a formidable 85 off 72 balls, his first notable contribution with the bat on this tour.
His innings, featured eight boundaries and 4 sixes, set the tone for Uganda’s highest whole on the tour to date – 310 for 9 of their allotted 50 overs.
Raghav Dhawan added to the top-order firepower with an important 82-ball 70, which included 11 boundaries and two sixes.
Kenneth Waiswa additionally chipped in with 33 off 43 deliveries, whereas Cosmas Kyewuta closed the innings with a blistering unbeaten 25 off 16 balls, embellished by two fours and two sixes.
The batting unit demonstrated vital enchancment with three very important 50-run partnerships, significantly between Dhawan and Waiswa, Dhawan and Ali Shah, and Ali Shah and Nakrani.
In protection of their formidable whole, Uganda’s bowlers delivered a masterclass in pairing seam and spin assaults. Left-arm orthodox spinner Henry Ssenyondo, a tour standout, claimed 4 wickets for simply 13 runs in 6.5 overs, persevering with his dominant streak.
Paceman Cosmas Kyewuta and veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga every contributed with two wickets apiece, serving to to bowl out Titans Academy XI for 128 in 33.5 overs.
Ok. Patel and M. Hartkopf tried to anchor the Titans’ innings with contributions of 36 and 20 runs respectively, however Uganda’s bowlers proved too potent.
The convincing victory, secured by a margin of 182 runs, underscored Uganda’s progress as they sharpen their abilities for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Problem League B, a vital pathway occasion for the 2027 World Cup qualification.
Uganda will conclude their South African Tour with a ultimate match in opposition to Wits on the College Floor, in search of to proceed their robust momentum forward of November’s Problem League B occasion at dwelling.
