30 March 2025 | Uncategorized

Match Summary

• Uganda 69/10 in 19.5 Overs (Peter Ocen 28, Musa Majid 2/19)
• Kenya 70/3 in 34.5 Overs (Stian Smith 29; Rayan Kassam 16*, Krishil Patel 4/11)
• Kenya won by 7 wickets

Baby Cricket Cranes’ journey to the U19 World Cup suffered another heavy blow as they fell at the hands of Kenya by seven wickets.

After losing to Tanzania in their opening match, Uganda’s hopes of securing a spot in the U19 World Cup are now hanging by a thread.

Having won the toss and opting to bat first, Uganda’s innings never got off the ground, as they were bundled out for a paltry 69 runs in just 19.5 overs, the lowest total of the qualifiers so far.

Only Peter Ocen (28) showed some resistance, while the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure from Kenya’s bowlers.

Krishil Patel was the chief destroyer, claiming 4 wickets for just 11 runs. He was ably supported by Neel Doshi (3/13) and Anthony Ndungu (3/25), who ensured Uganda never found any footing.

With just 70 runs needed for victory, Kenya found little resistance, losing three wickets but ultimately cruising to a comfortable 7-wicket win in 34.5 overs.

With two losses in as many games, Uganda now faces an uphill battle in the tournament. Their upcoming fixture against Sierra Leone on Tuesday, April 1st, is a must-win encounter if they are to keep their slim qualification hopes alive.

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