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Match three Summary
Namibia: 124/5 in 20 overs
Uganda: 101/4 in 20 overs
Namibia won by 23 runs
Match four Summary
Namibia: 114/8 in 20 overs
Uganda: 93/6 in 20 overs
Namibia won by 21 runs
(Series Level At 2-2)
The Victoria Pearls endured back-to-back losses in the ongoing Capricorn Series, including a frustrating 23-run defeat to Namibia in their third match at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek.
Chasing a modest target of 126, Uganda fell short, managing only 101/4.
The loss followed another setback yesterday, where Namibia clinched a 21-run victory to level the series 2-2.
In the first defeat, Uganda opted to bowl after winning the toss and made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Irene Mutoni and Sarah Walaza.
Mutonyi impressed early, conceding just three runs in the opening over.
However, Namibia recovered quickly, posting 39 without loss by the end of the powerplay.
Kayleen Green anchored the innings with a steady 48, while Suné Wittmann contributed 29.
Despite two wickets from Consylate Aweko, Namibia posted a competitive 125/5.
Uganda’s response was tentative.
In a surprise decision, Kevin Awino returned to the opening slot for the first time since 2023.
The move backfired, with Esther Iloku dismissed for a duck before the scoreboard moved.
Awino struggled to accelerate, scoring 28 off 51 balls, and though Malisa Ariokot added a brisk 24, Uganda never truly threatened the target, despite Namibia conceding 20 extras.
In the fourth match, Namibia’s Wittmann starred with a commanding 54 off 43 balls, guiding her side to 114/8.
Uganda’s sloppy fielding, marked by six dropped chances, proved costly once again.
In reply, a 38-run stand between Immaculate Nakisuuyi (35) and Rita Musamali (20) gave Uganda brief hope, but disciplined bowling from Hamunyela, Kejarukua, and Mwatile sealed Namibia’s win.
“We haven’t played our best cricket yet,”
admitted captain Janet Mbabazi.
“We need to reflect, especially on our fielding.”
With the series now tied 2-2, both teams have Sunday off before a pivotal Game 5 on Monday, April 14.
Momentum—and pride—will be on the line.
