Friday, March 1
Uganda 109/8
Omtex 81/8
Uganda won by 28 runs
The Victoria Pearls wrapped up their tour of India with another convincing victory that came in form of a 28-run win over Omtex ICWC SR on Friday.
The victory was the Pearl’s third, and it was one they didn’t have to toil to get thanks to their bowling unit.
Lawrence Ssematimba’s team managed just 109/8, but thanks to the bowlers, they were able to ensure that the opposition didn’t succeed in their chase.
Out of the six bowlers utilized, only Sarah Walaza didn’t pick a wicket! The rest picked at least one.
Immaculate Nandera debuted for the national team in this game; she picked a wicket while conceding 13 runs off three Overs.
Teenagers Malisa Ariokot and Lorna Anyait who didn’t make the bowling lineup in the previous two games also picked a wicket apiece on their return while the duo of Immaculate Nakisuyi and Sarah Akiteng each dismissed two. Akiteng gave away only 6 runs.
Nakisuyi spearheaded Uganda’s innings with her 35 off 35. The all-rounder was her team’s top scorer on the day, and was deservedly named the Player of the Match.
Ariokot (12) Phiona Kulume (16) and Walaza (10) were the other double digit getters for Uganda.
Evelyn Anyipo was for the second time excluded from the bowling line up. Team captain, Consy Aweko left herself out too in this one as they opted for a much younger line up.
This was Uganda’s third win in a row. After losing their opening two games, they regrouped, and ensured they end their tour with a bang.
The tour was aimed at preparing the side for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers due in April in Dubai, but the Victoria Pearls will first turn their attention to the African Games that get underway on 8th March.
Cricket for the first time will feature at these games and Uganda will be among the eight nations that will debut the game.
The Victoria Pearls are placed in Group B alongside Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda. They will get that campaign underway against Kenya.
