Malisa Ariokot's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Uganda Women
Namibia Women
73/9 (20)
Uganda Women
74/6 (19.3)
Uganda Women won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Uganda Women have won by 4 wickets. Namibia Women batted first and posted 73/9 in 20 overs. Uganda Women chased down 74 in just 19.3 overs.
Namibia Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Naomi Benjamin top-scored with 20* off 33 balls (SR 61), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 33 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Rita Musamali anchored the innings with 42 off 55 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Uganda Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Malisa Ariokot delivered figures of 3/9 in 4 overs (Econ 2.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 9 wickets for just 73 put Namibia Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
42* off 55 balls (SR 76), 4 fours, 0 sixes
3/9 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.25)
20* off 33 balls (SR 61), 0 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Uganda Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Namibia Women were outplayed in all departments. A 4 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.