Janet Mbabazi's 61 Fires Uganda Women to Victory
Uganda Women have won by 17 runs. Uganda Women batted first and posted 146/3 in 20 overs. Namibia Women, chasing 147, fell short at 129/6 in 20 overs.
Janet Mbabazi was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 56 balls (SR 109). 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 50 runs.
Sune Wittmann fought hard with 33 off 39 balls, but it was not enough to haul Namibia Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Concylate Aweko delivered figures of 3/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UGA-W lead the series 14-0. 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
61 off 56 balls (SR 109), 9 fours, 0 sixes
3/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
33 off 39 balls (SR 85), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Uganda Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Namibia Women will rue missed opportunities — a 17 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. UGA-W lead the series 14-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.