Cricket Uganda has announced the Victoria Series 2025, a milestone women’s cricket tournament that will see the Canada Women’s National Team tour Kampala from October 18–27, 2025, for a five-match T20 International series against the Victoria Pearls, Uganda’s senior women’s national team.
All matches will be played at the Lugogo Oval as part of the ICC Women’s Cricket Week, highlighting Uganda’s growing presence in global women’s cricket.
The ladies who are played 16th placed side in T20i World rankings come into this tournament having played three tournaments which include the Women’s Cup, Kwibuka Women’s Cricket Tournament, Rwanda and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Namibia.
Cricket Uganda Honorary Secretary Denis Musali described the series as a historic step for both nations;
“We’re excited to host Canada for this landmark series. It marks the start of a great partnership and gives our players valuable international exposure. We look forward to a competitive and enjoyable week of cricket, capped by our joint CSR activities during Women’s Cricket Week.”
The Victoria Pearls, fresh from a strong domestic season, will use the series to fine-tune preparations for the ICC Women’s Emerging Trophy in Thailand this November.
Head Coach Deus Muhumuza said the matches will help sharpen the team’s focus and execution;
“This series will help us measure our progress in key areas like mental strength, communication, and role execution. It’s the perfect platform ahead of our global campaign.”
For Canada, their Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan praised the collaboration, calling it vital for the growth of women’s cricket worldwide.
“We’re thrilled to send our team to Uganda. The Victoria Pearls are a strong side, and this tour will be a great learning experience for our players as we continue building women’s cricket in Canada.”
Canada Head Coach Rizwan Cheema said his side is eager for the challenge of new conditions, while captain Amarpal Kaur expressed pride in leading her team on African soil:
“It’s an honour to lead Canada in this series. Uganda is a strong opponent, and we’re ready to give our best while representing our country with pride.”
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