Match outcome
Uganda: 126/9 in 20 overs (R Dhawan 44, S Mangela 39, A Ramjani 21*; M Rohid 3/23, Z Zubair 2/15)
UAE: 120/8 in 20 overs (M Waseem 33, M Zohaib 24, J Miyaji 3/28, D Nakrani 2/22, A Ramjani 1/17)
End result: Uganda received by 6 runs
Participant of the Match: Alpesh Ramjani – 21* (12), 1/17 in 4 overs
Subsequent Match: Uganda vs. Kenya (Migingo Derby) – Monday July 21, 1:30 PM, Entebbe
In his debut collection as captain, Juma Miyaji is crafting a fairytale marketing campaign within the ongoing Pearl of Africa (POA) T20 Collection on the scenic Entebbe Oval.
With back-to-back wins in two days, the 22-year-old has led Uganda to a flying begin — silencing doubters and injecting new perception into the Cricket Cranes’ World Cup ambitions.
Regardless of pre-tournament considerations over the absence of senior gamers like Kenneth Waiswa, Henry Ssenyondo, and Riazat Ali Shah, Miyaji has risen to the event.
Many followers feared the worst with a youthful squad and inexperienced management, however these fears had been rapidly laid to relaxation.
Uganda opened their marketing campaign with a commanding 77-run (DLS) win over Nigeria.
However it was Saturday’s thrilling 6-run victory over Thirteenth-ranked UAE that actually turned heads.
Going through a aspect ranked 9 spots greater within the ICC T20I standings, Uganda confirmed immense composure beneath stress.
After Miyaji received the toss and selected to bat, Uganda overcame an early setback — shedding Ronald Lutaaya for a golden duck — to publish 126/9.
Raghav Dhawan (44) and Shrideep Mangela (39) anchored the innings, whereas Alpesh Ramjani’s late cameo (21* off 12) lifted the full to a defendable rating.
UAE appeared in management throughout their chase, reaching 44 with out loss within the powerplay.
However a game-changing bowling change noticed Dinesh Nakrani take away UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem, earlier than Miyaji brilliantly ran out opener Muhammad Zohaib.
The momentum swung Uganda’s method, and the hosts by no means appeared again.
Miyaji led from the entrance, taking 3/28 — together with two wickets within the 18th over and a vital scalp on the primary ball of the ultimate over — sealing a memorable win.
Nakrani chipped in with 2/22, whereas Ramjani (1/17) and veteran Frank Nsubuga (0/22) saved issues tight. UAE completed at 120/8, falling simply quick regardless of late resistance.
Coaches Abhay Sharma and Jackson Ogwang hailed the workforce’s self-discipline and preventing spirit, however careworn the necessity for continued focus forward of Monday’s much-anticipated Migingo Derby towards Kenya.
With two wins from two, Uganda stays unbeaten alongside Namibia A, and their World Cup qualification dream is nicely on observe.
