Uganda Women Clinch 6 runs Win in a Thriller
Uganda Women have won by 6 runs. Uganda Women batted first and posted 99/6 in 20 overs. Rwanda Women, chasing 100, fell short at 93/8 in 20 overs.
Esther Iloku was the standout in the first innings, scoring 27* off 35 balls (SR 77). 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 29 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Shakila Niyomuhoza fought hard with 21 off 20 balls, but it was not enough to haul Rwanda Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Diane Marie Bimenyimana delivered figures of 4/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
RWA-W lead the series 3-1. 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
27* off 35 balls (SR 77), 1 fours, 0 sixes
4/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
23 off 31 balls (SR 74), 2 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Uganda Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Rwanda Women will rue missed opportunities — a 6 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. RWA-W lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.