Match Consequence
Nigeria 133/9 in 20 overs
Uganda 87/5
Uganda received by 5 wickets (DLS methodology)
Uganda showcased resilience and willpower as they staged a exceptional comeback to defeat Nigeria by 5 wickets through the DLS methodology within the ILT20 Continental Cup.
The victory not solely underscored Uganda’s dominance but additionally solidified their standing because the match’s solely unbeaten aspect.
After Nigeria received the toss and opted to bat, they started confidently however have been quickly examined by Uganda’s disciplined bowling assault.
Uganda made one change, bringing in Pascal Murungi for Juma Miyagi.
Cosmas Kyewuta and veteran Frank Nsubuga opened the bowling.
Regardless of early possibilities, together with a dropped catch and a missed direct hit, Nigeria remained regular, reaching 32 with out loss after the powerplay and posting 133/9 on the finish of their 20 overs.
The spotlight of Uganda’s bowling efficiency was Alpesh Ramjani’s sensational spell, taking 5 for 17.
He was ably supported by Kyewuta, who chipped in with two essential wickets.
Their efforts saved Nigeria from constructing important partnerships.
A short drizzle accompanied by lightning delayed the second innings, leading to a revised goal of 83 runs in 11 overs for Uganda.
The chase started positively, with Uganda at 8 with out loss after the primary over.
Nonetheless, the highest order faltered, with solely Raghav Dawani reaching double figures among the many first 4 batters.
Cosmas Kyewuta turned the sport on its head with an explosive 24* off simply 10 balls.
Coming in at quantity seven, the bowler-turned-savior anchored Uganda’s chase and sealed the victory with well timed boundaries.
His heroics earned him the Participant of the Match award.
Reflecting on the win, Riazat Ali Sha expressed concern over the inconsistency within the prime order, noting that solely Robinson Obuya has delivered constantly.
Nonetheless, he remained optimistic that the batters would step up in Uganda’s subsequent sport in opposition to hosts Rwanda.
Rwanda, who misplaced to Uganda of their earlier encounter, are using excessive after a dominant 10-wicket win over Botswana earlier within the day, chasing down 137 runs.
With momentum on their aspect, they’ll look to problem Uganda’s unbeaten run in what guarantees to be an thrilling showdown
