- Uganda-W 119/7 in 20 overs (Janet Mbabazi 25, Stephanie Nampiina 30)
- Namibia-W 45/10 in 14.2 overs (Merzerly Gorases 10, Edelle Van 8)
Uganda received by 74 runs
Uganda’s Victoria Pearls delivered a convincing message to their fellow finalists, Namibia, with a dominant 74-run victory on the Lakeside Oval, Entebbe.
Already assured of a spot within the remaining after Nepal’s conquer Hong Kong, Uganda used the match to claim their power forward of the title showdown.
Batting first, Uganda recovered from an early setback to submit 119/7 in 20 overs. Regardless of dropping Proscovia Alako for a golden duck, key contributions from Janet Mbabazi (25), Immaculate Nakisuuyi (20), and a strong 30-run knock from Stephanie Nampiina propelled Uganda previous the 100-run mark.
Malisa Ariokot (19) added very important late runs, capitalizing on Namibia’s inconsistent bowling, which conceded 11 extras.
In response, Namibia’s chase by no means gained momentum, collapsing to 45 all out in simply 14.1 overs.
The Namibian lineup crumbled underneath Uganda’s relentless bowling and sharp fielding, with 4 run-outs including to their woes.
Solely Merzerly Gorases (10) managed double figures as key batters fell cheaply, together with captain Suné Wittmann (8).
Immaculate Nakisuuyi (2/14) led Uganda’s disciplined bowling assault, well-supported by Mutoni Irene (1/9), Consylate Aweko (1/3), Janet Mbabazi (1/4), and Sarah Akiteng (1/14).
Namibia’s struggles have been evident as they misplaced their final 5 wickets for simply 12 runs.
This commanding victory bolstered Uganda’s dominance regardless of earlier setbacks within the event and despatched a transparent warning to Namibia forward of their rematch within the remaining.
In the meantime, Nepal and Hong Kong China will battle for third place within the playoff.
