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Match Summary:
Tanzania Women 54 all out in 19.5 overs
Uganda Women 55/3 in 12.3 overs
Uganda won by 7 wickets
After losing to Tanzania in their previous two meetings, Uganda held their nerve in a tense East African derby at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground, earning sweet revenge with a seven-wicket victory on Matchday Six of the ongoing ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy Tournament in a low-scoring thriller that demanded discipline, composure, and patience.
Uganda won the toss and opted to bowl, making one change as Sarah Akiteng returned to the XI in place of Naume Amongin.
The decision paid off early when Consy Aweko struck, removing Saum Mtae.
Aweko’s fourth over was a maiden, but Uganda’s fielding wavered briefly with two dropped catches in the sixth over as Tanzania reached 17/1 after the powerplay.
The middle overs brought momentum back to the Pearls.
Tanzania’s captain Neema Justine Pius was run out in the 8th over, and on the very next ball Fatuma Kibasu was also run out following a brilliant 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 in the 14th over, and Saum Hussein departed in the next, leaving Tanzania unable to accelerate.
They were eventually dismissed for 54 in 19.5 overs.
Chasing 55, Uganda’s innings was steady but far from straightforward.
Janet Mbabazi fell in the 7th over, followed by Immaculate Nakisuuyi in the 9th, before Rita Musamali also departed soon after.
Still, the target was within reach, and the Pearls crossed the line at 55/3 in 12.3 overs, with Immaculate named Player of the Match for her composed performance.
After the victory, head coach Deus Muhumuza delivered an emphatic message—one he hopes becomes a turning point:
“It was very good for us to get this win; it improves our mood in camp and gives us momentum ahead of the clash against Netherlands.
The bowlers did things we feel they could have done better, but getting Tanzania all out was very good, and the fielders backed them up. The mood on the pitch was excellent agility was good, something we wanted to see.
From a coaching perspective, it was good to see the players put up a fight. Chasing in quick time also works on the players’ confidence.”
Muhumuza added that with tomorrow being a rest day, the team will continue internal reviews and feedback sessions to refine their execution and mindset before their final group match.
Uganda now shifts their focus to their last game of the Emerging Nations Trophy on Sunday morning at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, where they face the Netherlands at 9:30 AM local time (5:30 AM Kampala).
