Tanzania’s Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro whereas batting and Uganda’s wicket keeper Kevin Awino behind the stumps

Match Abstract:

Tanzania Girls 54 all out in 19.5 overs

Uganda Girls 55/3 in 12.3 overs

 Uganda gained by 7 wickets

After shedding to Tanzania of their earlier two conferences, Uganda held their nerve in a tense East African derby on the Asian Institute of Know-how Floor, incomes candy revenge with a seven-wicket victory on Matchday Six of the continued ICC Girls’s Rising Nations Trophy Event in a low-scoring thriller that demanded self-discipline, composure, and persistence.

Uganda gained the toss and opted to bowl, making one change as Sarah Akiteng returned to the XI rather than Naume Amongin.

The choice paid off early when Consy Aweko struck, eradicating Saum Mtae.

Aweko’s fourth over was a maiden, however Uganda’s fielding wavered briefly with two dropped catches within the sixth over as Tanzania reached 17/1 after the powerplay.

The center overs introduced momentum again to the Pearls.

Tanzania’s captain Neema Justine Pius was run out within the eighth over, and on the very subsequent ball Fatuma Kibasu was additionally run out following an excellent throw by Proscovia Alako from the deep.

Tanzania struggled to rebuild, crawling to 33/3 after 10 overs.

Victoria Pearls celebrating a wicket

The run-out theme continued as Perise Zakayo Kamunya fell within the 14th over, and Saum Hussein departed within the subsequent, leaving Tanzania unable to speed up.

They had been finally dismissed for 54 in 19.5 overs.

Chasing 55, Uganda’s innings was regular however removed from easy.

Janet Mbabazi fell within the seventh over, adopted by Immaculate Nakisuuyi within the ninth, earlier than Rita Musamali additionally departed quickly after.

Nonetheless, the goal was inside attain, and the Pearls crossed the road at 55/3 in 12.3 overs, with Immaculate named Participant of the Match for her composed efficiency.

After the victory, head coach Deus Muhumuza delivered an emphatic message—one he hopes turns into a turning level:

“It was excellent for us to get this win; it improves our temper in camp and provides us momentum forward of the conflict in opposition to Netherlands.

The bowlers did issues we really feel they may have carried out higher, however getting Tanzania all out was excellent, and the fielders backed them up. The temper on the pitch was glorious agility was good, one thing we wished to see.

From a training perspective, it was good to see the gamers put up a combat. Chasing in fast time additionally works on the gamers’ confidence.”

Muhumuza added that with tomorrow being a relaxation day, the crew will proceed inside evaluations and suggestions classes to refine their execution and mindset earlier than their closing group match.

Uganda now shifts their focus to their final recreation of the Rising Nations Trophy on Sunday morning on the Terdthai Cricket Floor, the place they face the Netherlands at 9:30 AM native time (5:30 AM Kampala).