Outcome
Uganda 86/3 in 17.5 (Kenneth 26*, Riazat 24*, Obuya 19) beat Singapore 82 all out in 38.4 overs (Dutta 26, Desai 19, Nakrani 6-20 Juma Miyaji 2-20) by 7 wickets
Uganda’s left-arm batting all-rounder, Dinesh Kumar Nakrani, was the standout performer as Uganda clinched a dominant 7-wicket victory over Singapore within the opening match of the ICC Males’s Problem League B at Entebbe on November 8, 2024.
Regardless of disruptions attributable to inclement climate, which pressured the sport to be moved from Lugogo to Entebbe, Uganda launched their Problem League B marketing campaign on a excessive observe, with Nakrani’s distinctive bowling setting the tone for the hosts.
After Singapore received the toss and elected to bat first, they began confidently, reaching 37 for no loss after the primary 10 overs.
Nonetheless, Uganda broke the early partnership within the thirteenth over, with Nakrani claiming his first wicket.
From there, Singapore’s batsmen struggled to construct any momentum in opposition to Uganda’s disciplined and correct bowling assault.
Nakrani delivered an impressive efficiency, taking 6 wickets for simply 20 runs in 9.4 overs, whereas Juma Miyaji supported with a strong 2 for 20.
Their mixed efforts restricted Singapore to a modest whole of 82 runs in 38.4 overs.
Left-arm spinners Alpesh Ramjani and Henry Ssenyondo additionally contributed, bowling economically and including additional strain to the Singaporean innings.
In response, Uganda misplaced two fast wickets early on, leaving the rating at 23 for two.
Nonetheless, captain Riazat Ali Shah (24*) and Kenneth Waiswa (26*) steadied the ship with a relaxed 45-run partnership, guiding Uganda to victory in simply 17.5 overs, with 193 balls to spare.
Trying forward, Uganda will take a two-day relaxation earlier than dealing with Tanzania of their subsequent match at Lugogo Oval on Saturday, November 9.
The event’s fixtures for the day will see Hong Kong tackle Bahrain at Lugogo Oval, whereas Italy faces Tanzania at Entebbe Oval, each beginning at 10 a.m
Uganda’s head coach, Abhay Sharma, mirrored on the efficiency, saying,
“We had been well-prepared with the ball, although we might be sharper with the bat.
We’ll take it one recreation at a time and proceed constructing on this sturdy begin.”
Upcoming Fixtures – November 7, 2024
Hong Kong vs Bahrain, Lugogo Oval, 10am
Italy vs Tanzania, Entebbe Oval, 10am
