Match Abstract – Recreation 3
Uganda: 100/6 in 20 overs
Canada: 82 all out in 18.3 overs
Consequence: Uganda received by 18 runs
Uganda’s Victoria Pearls sealed the 2025 Victoria Sequence in type, producing a commanding bowling efficiency to defeat Canada by 18 runs on the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
The win gave Uganda an unassailable 3–0 lead within the five-match sequence, persevering with their unbeaten run on house soil.
Canada received the toss and selected to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of early morning moisture.
Uganda made one change, bringing in Sarah Tino for Sarah Akiteng.
Their batting, nonetheless, began shakily.
Esther Iloku fell to the primary ball that she confronted, and Immaculate Nakisuuyi adopted quickly after, leaving Uganda in early bother.
Janet Mbabazi (20) and Kevin Awino steadied the innings with a gritty 40-run stand, earlier than Terisha Lavia’s precision bowling disrupted their momentum as soon as once more.
Proscovia Alako (17) injected some late aggression with two well-timed boundaries, whereas Stephanie Nampiina’s beneficial 24 runs pushed Uganda to 100 for six after 20 overs — a complete that appeared modest however would quickly show match-winning.
Canada’s bowlers impressed, significantly Lavia, who returned wonderful figures of two for 10 in 4 overs.
Vandana Mahajan and Indomatie Goordial additionally chipped in with key wickets, limiting the hosts successfully.
However Uganda’s bowlers have been in no temper to give up.
Kevin Amuge ignited the protection with two fast wickets within the first over, eradicating Habeeb Badar for a duck and Achini Perera cheaply.
Canada’s captain, Amarpal Kaur (28), fought valiantly, however lacked assist as wickets tumbled repeatedly.
Amuge’s fiery spell of three for 7 in 3.3 overs earned her the Participant of the Match accolade, whereas Ritah Musamali and Consylate Aweko added essential breakthroughs to bowl Canada out for 82 in 18.3 overs.
Captain Mbabazi hailed the workforce’s unity: “Our bowlers have been disciplined and fearless below strain. Kevin’s spell set the tone.”
Uganda and Canada will face off once more tomorrow at 10:00 AM in Match 4 at Lugogo Cricket Oval.
