- Result: Uganda 112/4 beat Hong Kong China 109/4 by 6 wickets
Uganda’s Victoria Pearls bought off the mark within the Capricorn Series in Namibia with a morale-boosting six-wicket win in opposition to Hong Kong China.
The Victoria Pearls gained the toss and elected to bowl first. Sarah Walaza returned to the taking part in XI from her maternity go away and confirmed no indicators of rust with a nice show; she gave away solely 15 runs in her quota of 4 overs and picked up a wicket as effectively.
Hong Kong China captain Natasha Miles (45) led from the entrance, with assist coming from Jasmine Daswani (39), each irritating the Ugandan bowlers with some good stroke play.
Sarah Akiteng bowled effectively underneath strain, particularly when Hong Kong China appeared like they needed to get the transfer on. Consy Aweko (1/24) and Immaculate Nakisuyi (1/27) had been the opposite wicket takers throughout the first worldwide recreation for the Victoria Pearls shortly.
In the run chase, the brand new opening mixture of Stephanie Nampiina and Captain Janet Mbabazi (24) by no means bought going, however Proscovia Alako (39) mixed effectively together with her captain to make sure that the required price by no means bought forward of the Victoria Pearls.
The wickets of Janet Mbabazi and Rita Musamali slowed the chase, however ultimately, Alako’s energy proved the distinction as the sport appeared to be taking place to the wire. Alako, batting within the high three, is a transparent indication from the Victoria Pearls of their intent within the energy play; her energy can destroy any bowling assault within the World on her day.
Irene Mutonyi, Asumin Akurut and Jimia Mohammed didn’t function for the Victoria Pearls right now, however they need to get a run out within the remaining 5 video games.
The Victoria Pearls will tackle hosts Namibia on Wednesday, July 22 of their second recreation of the collection.
The Victoria Pearls bought over the road in a complete six-wicket win that ensured that they begin on a profitable observe. The collection additionally options hosts Namibia and Tanzania, and Uganda has the mark on its again because it’s the highest-ranked staff within the match.
