Match abstract
Uganda 151/8 in 20 overs
Rwanda 65/10 in 17 overs
Uganda gained by 86 runs
Uganda secured a commanding 86-run win over Rwanda of their second assembly on the ongoing ILT20 Continental Cup in Kigali.
The victory was marked by a strategic rotation in Uganda’s lineup, introducing Simon Ssesazi, Juma Miyaji, and Joseph Buguma whereas resting Shrideep Mangela, Cosmas Kyewuta, and veteran Frank Nsubuga.
Rwanda gained the toss and selected to bowl, however Uganda capitalized on the chance to bat first.
For the primary time within the match, Uganda accomplished the powerplay with out dropping a wicket, reaching 36/0 after six overs.
Regardless of a slight slowdown within the center overs, they managed to put up a aggressive 151/8 on a bowling-friendly wicket.
Riazat Ali Shah the captain for Uganda led the cost with 44 runs, supported by Obuya Robinson (34 off 32) and Simon Ssesazi (19).
Rwanda’s Ignance Ntirenganya was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets, whereas Eric Kubwimana and Martin Akayezu chipped in with 2 wickets every.
Notably, the sport was performed on a contemporary wicket, not like the one used within the earlier matchdays.
The sunny circumstances additionally supplied a stark distinction to earlier overcast video games.
Uganda’s protection started innovatively, with Alpesh Ramjan opening the bowling as a spinner, a primary on this match.
Ramjan’s economical spell of two/12 in 4 overs set the tone for a dominant bowling show.
Rwanda’s chase obtained off to a rocky begin, with captain Didier Ndikubwimana dismissed for simply 4 runs by Dinesh Nakrani.
Opener Oscar Manishimwe supplied transient resistance, scoring 30 off 33 balls, however the remainder of the batting lineup faltered.
Henry Ssenyodo led Uganda’s bowling effort with 3 wickets, whereas Alpesh Ramjan and Juma Miyaji took 2 wickets every.
Dinesh Nakrani and Joseph Baguma claimed a wicket apiece, as Rwanda have been bundled out for a mere 65 runs in 17 overs.
With this emphatic win, Uganda strikes ahead with confidence and can face Nigeria of their subsequent match tomorrow morning
