Uganda A 130 for eight (Ssesazi 32, Lutaaya 19) beat Rwanda A 119 for six (Rukundo 32, Tuyizere 22, Majid 3-13-4) by 11 runs
Former U-19 opening bowler Musa Majid Ramathan delivered a standout efficiency as Uganda A edged Rwanda A by 11 runs to shut spherical one of many RCA Rising Invitational Event as the one unbeaten facet.
Majid’s good figures of three/14 in 4 overs at a formidable financial system of three.5 have been instrumental in defending a modest whole of 130.
Uganda A received the toss and opted to bat first, however their batting lineup struggled to construct momentum.
Partnerships faltered as wickets tumbled, and at one level, reaching even 100 appeared an uphill job.
Nonetheless, Rwanda’s fielding lapses supplied Uganda A a lifeline, permitting them to scrape collectively a aggressive whole.
Simon Ssesazi, working to regain his type, top-scored with a cautious 32 off 27 balls, whereas Sirage Nsubuga’s explosive cameo of 18 off simply seven deliveries proved essential within the latter levels.
Head coach Davis Turinawe, aiming to provide all 14 gamers event publicity, made three adjustments to the lineup, bringing in Steven Wabwose, Christopher Kidega, and the damaging Majid for Calvin Watuwa, Anas Baig and Jonathan Ssebanja.
In response, Rwanda A began with promise however didn’t construct sustainable partnerships.
Regardless of notable contributions from Rukundo Jean Pierre (32 off 28), Tuyizere John Bosco (22 off 32), and Kevin Kabare Irakoze (21 off 16), they fell quick by 11 runs.
Majid’s well timed breakthroughs ensured Uganda A maintained management, dismantling any hopes of a profitable chase.
After the match, Uganda A captain Roger Mukasa expressed satisfaction in his group’s unbeaten run and counseled Majid’s stellar efficiency, which earned him the Participant of the Match award.
Roger on the Put up match
Earlier within the day, Zimbabwe E secured a slim three-wicket victory over Rwanda XI.
With a relaxation day scheduled for tomorrow Sunday, motion resumes on Monday as Uganda A faces Rwanda XI, whereas Rwanda A takes on Zimbabwe E.
