13 February 2025 | Cricket

Match Summary

• Uganda 276 all out in 49.5 Overs
• Hong Kong-China 200 all out in 46.3 Overs

Uganda's Cricket Cranes delivered a commanding performance to beat Hong Kong-China by 76 runs in a thrilling contest at the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) Challenge League B on Thursday.

The high-stakes match saw Cricket Cranes consolidate their position at the top of the standings with 16 points, four clear of their closest rivals, Italy and the hosts.

Despite coming into the clash after their table-topping encounter against Italy was washed out, Uganda displayed tactical brilliance to outclass Hong Kong-China in all three departments.

Batting first, Uganda set a formidable total of 276 all out in 49.5 overs with all-rounder Alpesh Ramjani leading the charge with a blistering 68 off 54 balls, supported by Raghav Dhawan (52 off 77) and skipper Riazat Ali Shah (40 off 25).

Hong Kong-China’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Ehsan Khan (4/53 in 10 overs) and Yasim Murtaza (3/34 in 8.5 overs), tried to keep Uganda in check, but aggressive batting ensured a competitive total was set.

In response, Hong Kong-China struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 200 in 46.3 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Zeeshan Ali (51 off 64) and Murtaza (50 off 67) showed some resistance, but Uganda’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Player of the Match Ramjani (4/18 in 9
overs), Cosmas Kyewuta (2/43 in 8.3), and Juma Miyaji (2/54 in 9) proved too strong for the hosts.

“We played a perfect game, the best we have done this tournament in all three departments. The openers fought hard in the first hour after we lost the toss. Scoring 277 was always going to be a good target given the conditions. There is no celebration yet—our job is not finished, and we must. focus on our next match against Tanzania,” Uganda's coach Abhay Sharma said.

The team takes a day off on Friday and returns to action against Tanzania on Saturday their last game of the round.

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