- Uganda 99/6 in 20 overs (Janet Mbabazi 34 | (2/17), Esther Iloku 16)
- Tanzania 79/10 (all out) in 18 overs (Neema Pius 19 | (2/18), Agnes Joseph Qwele 13)
- Uganda won by 20 runs
Uganda’s unstoppable run in the Kwibuka T20i 2025 continued on Tuesday morning as the Victoria Pearls claimed their sixth straight victory, defeating Tanzania Women by 20 runs at the Gahanga Main Oval.
After being sent in to bat by Tanzania, Uganda posted a modest 99/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Janet Mbabazi led from the front, top-scoring with a composed (34), striking three boundaries to anchor a tricky innings.
She was well-supported by Esther Iloku (16) and Rita Musamali (14), although wickets fell at regular intervals as Tanzania’s bowlers kept things tight.
Tanzania’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Neema Justine Pius and Mwanamvua Hamisi Ushanga picking up two wickets apiece. The Ugandan innings never fully broke free, but steady lower-order resistance ensured they had a total to defend.
Tanzania’s chase was rocked by early breakthroughs and steady pressure from Uganda’s disciplined bowling unit. The target of 100 proved just out of reach as Tanzania were bundled out for 79 in 18 overs.
Captain Janet Mbabazi once again led by example, delivering a crucial spell, bowled 4 overs, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs scored 34 off 32. Her all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award.
She was ably supported by Stephanie Nampiina and Tino Sarah, who also picked up two wickets each while Consylate Aweko and Phiona Kulume chipped in with one apiece.
Uganda’s fielding was sharp, contributing to two run-outs that further derailed Tanzania’s innings.
Despite resistance from opener Neema Justine Pius (19) and Agnes Joseph Qwele (13), the Tanzanian batting order crumbled under the mounting pressure and scoreboard demands.
This win maintains Uganda’s perfect record in the tournament six wins from six matches and solidifies their position as favourites going into the latter stages of the competition.
The Victoria Pearls return to action tomorrow morning when they face Nigeria at the same venue at 10:30 AM.
