Outcome

Uganda A 162/7 in 20 overs

Zimbabwe Rising 108/9 in 20 overs

Uganda A received by 54 runs

Uganda A continued their spectacular run with a convincing 54-run victory over Zimbabwe Rising, changing into the primary workforce to safe a spot within the finals of the RCA Rising Invitational Match.

The win cements Uganda A’s place on the high of the desk with 10 factors from 5 matches, remaining the one unbeaten aspect within the competitors.

Successful the toss, Uganda A opted to bat first.

The highest order delivered a robust begin, with Roger Mukasa main the cost with 39 runs, supported by Pascal Murungi (31) and Simon Ssesazi (27).

Their efforts propelled Uganda A to 101 runs inside the first 10 overs.

Nonetheless, Zimbabwe Rising staged a comeback with disciplined bowling, limiting Uganda to 162/8 in 20 overs.

Left-arm spinner Victor Takudzwa Chirwa stood out with spectacular figures of three/20 in his 4 overs, together with a maiden.

In response, Zimbabwe Rising struggled to construct partnerships towards Uganda’s formidable bowling assault.

Siraj Nsubuga, who was named Participant of the Match, delivered an distinctive spell, taking 3/15 in his 4 overs.

Uganda’s bowlers as soon as once more proved their dominance, with all Participant of the Match awards on this match going to their bowlers.

Zimbabwe Rising may solely handle 108/9 of their allotted 20 overs, falling effectively wanting the goal.

In different matches, Rwanda XI defeated Rwanda A by 45 runs, maintaining their hopes of reaching the finals alive.

With 4 factors from 5 video games, Rwanda XI might want to beat Zimbabwe Rising of their closing group match after the final relaxation day tomorrow and considerably enhance their web run charge (NRR).

A win would tie them with Zimbabwe Rising at six factors, making NRR the deciding issue for the second finalist spot.

In the meantime, Rwanda A stays winless on the backside of the desk with zero factors from 5 video games. Uganda A’s unbeaten run has positioned them firmly on the high, adopted by Zimbabwe Rising and Rwanda XI

The match now enters a essential section as groups battle for the remaining finals spot, with Uganda A eagerly awaiting their opponent.

The plan is simple: our gamers will go on the market and freely categorical themselves.

— Davis Turinawe, Coach of Uganda A