07 February 2025 | Cricket

Match Summary

• Uganda 249/9 in 50 Overs (Raghav Dhawan 85, Riazat Ali Shah 49, Robinson Obuya 43; Imran Khan 3/46, Imran Anwar 2/40)
• Bahrain 197 all out in 44.1 Overs (Asif Ali 83, Sohail Ahmed 43; Juma Miyagi 4/53, Cosmas Kyewuta 2/26, Bilal Hassan 2/42)

Uganda’s Cricket Cranes showcased exceptional skill and determination to secure a 52-run win against Bahrain in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

The victory propels Uganda to the top of the league standings with 11 points, ahead of Italy and Hong Kong China, who each have 9 points.

Bahrain won the toss and asked Uganda to bat first. The Cricket Cranes posted a competitive total of 249 for a loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

The innings were anchored by a stellar performance from Raghav Dhawan, who scored 85 runs off 105 balls, including 11 boundaries. Team captain Riazat Ali Shah contributed 49 runs, while opener Robinson Obuya added 43 runs to set a solid foundation. Late contributions from Alpesh Ramjani (20 not out) and Fred Achelam (17) further bolstered the team's total.

In response, Bahrain's innings faltered early due to a formidable bowling display by Uganda’s young opening bowler Juma Miyaji who was instrumental in dismantling the top order, claiming 4 wickets for 53 runs.

The other pacemen in the side Cosmas Kyewuta and Bilal Hassan supported with two wickets each, while Dinesh Nakrani picked one as Bahrain was bowled out for 197 runs in 44.1 overs.

This win not only underscores Uganda's continued dominance in the three-legged tournament but also highlights the team's collective effort and strategic prowess in this particular match as Bahrain looked poised to make an upset as Asif Ali (83) and Sohail Ahmed (43) were stuck in for a while until the departure of the former caused a collapse.

The Cricket Cranes are now focused on maintaining their momentum as they prepare to face Singapore on Monday, February 10, 2025.

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