Match Abstract – Sport 3
Uganda: 157/5 in 20 overs (R Dhawan 41, R Obuya 40, D Nakrani 24*; V Patel 2/24)
Kenya: 129/7 in 20 overs (R Patel 58, S Gill 30; F Nsubuga 3/10, C Kyewuta 3/21)
Consequence: Uganda gained by 28 runs
Participant of the Match: Frank Nsubuga – 3/10 in 3 overs
Subsequent Match: Uganda vs Nigeria – Tuesday July 22, 1:30 PM, Entebbe
Uganda continued their spectacular run within the second version of the Pearl of Africa (POA) T20 Collection, securing a commanding 28-run victory over rivals Kenya on the picturesque Entebbe Oval.
The win provides momentum to Uganda’s marketing campaign forward of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Zimbabwe later this 12 months, the place they hope to safe back-to-back World Cup appearances in Sri Lanka and India in 2026.
Captain Juma Miyaji, successful his third toss in a row, opted to bat first.
Uganda’s innings started shakily, with opener Ronald Lutaaya falling for a duck and Shrideep Mangela’s energetic 17 off 8 balls minimize brief simply because it promised fireworks.
Nevertheless, the hosts regrouped because of a vital third-wicket partnership.
Raghav Dhawan (41 off 39) and Robinson Obuya (40 off 48) stitched collectively a gradual 84-run stand, rescuing Uganda from a precarious 22/2 to a a lot more healthy 106/3.
Miyaji chipped in with a brisk 19 off simply 8 deliveries, setting the stage for a remaining flourish by all-rounder Dinesh Nakrani.
His unbeaten 24 off 14 balls, that includes a 4 and a six, lifted Uganda to a aggressive 157 for five of their allotted 20 overs.
In reply, Kenya’s chase by no means discovered its rhythm.
Veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga turned again the clock with a mesmerizing spell, eradicating Kenyan skipper Dhiren Gondaria (4) early earlier than claiming Tanzeel Sheikh for a golden duck the very subsequent ball.
His third wicket, Pushkar Sharma, left Kenya reeling at 12/3 inside the powerplay.
Nsubuga completed with exceptional figures of three for 10 in 3 overs.
Frank Nsubuga together with his participant of match accolade
Former Kenyan captain Rakep Patel tried to stabilize the innings with a gritty 58 off 49 balls, assisted by Sachin Gill’s fast 30 off 21.
However Uganda’s bowlers maintained relentless strain, retaining the scoring charge simply out of attain.
Seamer Cosmas Kyewuta sealed the sport with a devastating second spell, eradicating Patel, Gill, and Jasraj Kundi to complete with match-winning figures of three for 21 from his 4 overs.
Alpesh Ramjani added a scalp of his personal, whereas Miyaji and Nakrani saved issues tight within the closing overs to wrap up a medical efficiency within the subject.
Uganda’s head coach Jackson Ogwang lauded the staff’s all-round show:
“The batsmen confirmed character to rebuild beneath strain, and the bowlers—particularly Nsubuga and Kyewuta—executed completely.”
With this end result, Uganda stay unbeaten alongside Namibia A, heading into their subsequent fixture in opposition to Nigeria with confidence sky-high.
