- Namibia-W 139/4 in 20 overs (Green Kayleen 48, Khan Yasmeen 35)
- Uganda-W 140/5 in 20 overs (Musamali Ritah 40, Nampiina Stephanie 39*)
- Uganda-W won by 5 wickets to draw the series 3-3.
The Victoria Pearls, Uganda’s national women’s cricket team, concluded their Southern Africa tour on a high, sharing the Capricorn Eagles Series spoils with hosts Namibia after a gripping six-match T20 showdown ended in a 3–3 stalemate on Tuesday evening at the Cricket Namibia High Performance Centre.
In the final match of the series, Uganda bounced back in style after three consecutive losses, winning by 6 wickets and delivering arguably their best batting display of the tour, securing a well-deserved share of the title.
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Uganda stuck to their strategy, looking to apply early pressure and it paid off.
Namibia got off to a flying start through Sunè Wittmann who smashed 21 off just 13 balls before being dismissed by Janet Mbabazi. The hosts then leaned on Kayleen Green’s steady 48 and Yasmeen Khan’s explosive 35 to anchor the innings, helping Namibia reach a competitive 139/4 in 20 overs.
Uganda’s bowlers showed grit. Captain Janet Mbabazi led by example with two key wickets while Irene Mutonyi and Sarah Walaza picked up one each, keeping the Eagles within striking distance.
In the chase, Uganda had a shaky start, losing Shakirah Sadick early, followed by the quick departures of Mbabazi and Immaculate Nakisuuyi, leaving the Pearls at a precarious 44/3.
But Uganda’s middle order held firm. Esther Iloku, who would later be named Best Batter of the Series, dazzled with a 26-ball 36 while Ritah Musamali (40) and Stephanie Nampiina (39*) steered the run chase with poise and power.
Their unbeaten 72-run partnership turned the tide in Uganda’s favour, and the Pearls calmly chased down the target with an over to spare, finishing on 140/4 in 19 overs.
With the final win, Uganda levelled the series 3–3, a fitting outcome for two evenly matched sides that thrilled fans across six exciting encounters.
Individual brilliance was also recognised:
- Best Batter: Esther Iloku (Uganda) – for her consistent and aggressive stroke play she managed 6 innings, 147 runs with 19 fours at a strike rate of 93.07.
- Best Bowler: Consylate Aweko (Uganda) – whose economical spells and wicket-taking ability anchored Uganda’s attack with 24 Overs, 92 runs and 6 wickets
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Wilka Mwatile (Namibia) – for her all-around contributions that kept the hosts competitive throughout, earning 322 points to her name
