Namibia Women Clinch 6 wickets Win in a Thriller
Namibia Women have won by 6 wickets. Uganda Women batted first and posted 147/4 in 20 overs. Namibia Women chased down 148 in just 18.5 overs.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43* off 22 balls (SR 195). 2 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Mekelaye Mwatile anchored the innings with 49 off 48 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Namibia Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Victoria Hamunyela delivered figures of 2/20 in 3 overs (Econ 6.7). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
UGA-W lead the series 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
49 off 48 balls (SR 102), 4 fours, 1 sixes
2/20 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.67)
49* off 40 balls (SR 123), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Namibia Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Uganda Women came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UGA-W lead the series 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.