- Uganda-W 123/5 in 20 overs (Stephanie Nampiina 32*, Rita Musamali 26)
- Hong Kong, China-W 124/6 in 19.5 overs (Shanzeen Shahzad 33, Mariko Hill 30)
- Hong Kong, China won by 4 wickets.
On a bright afternoon at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe, the 2025 Women’s T20 Series hosts Uganda and Hong Kong China faced off in a fiercely contested battle.
Uganda, buoyed by home support, looked to extend their dominance over the visitors, but Hong Kong had different plans.
After winning the toss, Uganda opted to bat first, hoping to put up a formidable target. The innings started cautiously, with Janet Mbabazi (9) and Immaculate Nakisuuyi (19) laying the foundation.
However, Hong Kong’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Siu Mei Wai (2/18) and Chan Ka Ying (2/12), kept the batters in check.
It wasn’t until Rita Musamali (26) and Stephanie Nampiina (32*) took charge that Uganda’s innings gained momentum.
Nampiina, in particular, played a crucial role, finding the gaps and rotating the strike effectively. With a late acceleration, Uganda closed at 123/5 in 20 overs, giving their bowlers something to defend.
The visitors knew a steady approach was required, and Shanzeen Shahzad (33) and Mariko Hill (30) provided just that.
Despite early pressure from Uganda’s bowlers, they found their rhythm, finding the boundary at key moments to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Uganda, however, refused to let the game slip away easily. Three crucial run-outs, including the dismissals of Natasha Miles (6) and Mariko Hill, slowed Hong Kong’s chase, keeping the hosts in contention.
With the game hanging in the balance, Sarah Akiteng (2/24) struck twice, threatening to derail Hong Kong’s chase.
But with just five runs needed off the last over, Siu Mei Wai (2) and Iqra Sahar (3) kept their composure, steering Hong Kong across the finish line with one ball to spare.
Turning Points of the Match
- Nampiina’s late acceleration gave Uganda a respectable total.
- Uganda’s sharp fielding led to three run-outs, putting pressure on Hong Kong’s chase.
- Hong Kong’s composure in the final over sealed the victory despite late drama.
The four-wicket win helped Hong Kong China avenge their earlier loss to Uganda, showing resilience in the tight chase.
