Uganda Women Clinch 5 runs Win in a Thriller
Uganda Women have won by 5 runs. Uganda Women batted first and posted 132/6 in 20 overs. Tanzania Women, chasing 133, fell short at 127/8 in 20 overs.
Rita Musamali was the standout in the first innings, scoring 37 off 36 balls (SR 103). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Neema Pius fought hard with 38 off 30 balls, but it was not enough to haul Tanzania Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Perice Kamunya delivered figures of 2/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
UGA-W lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
38 off 30 balls (SR 127), 4 fours, 1 sixes
2/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
37 off 36 balls (SR 103), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Uganda Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Tanzania Women will rue missed opportunities — a 5 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. UGA-W lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.