12 September 2021 | More Sports

The Victoria Pearls of Uganda registered their second win at the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana.

Uganda defeated Cameroon by 156 runs in a one-sided match on Sunday.

Uganda won the toss and elected to bat first. Coach Suraj Karavadra gave wicketkeeper Kevin Awino a chance to bat at the top of the order and she didn’t disappoint with a patient 34 in a second-wicket 100 run partnership stand with Rita Musamali (59).

There were significant contributions from Proscovia Alako (31), Immaculate Nakisuyi (21), and 35 extras as Uganda put on their highest total at the tournament (190) for a loss of six wickets.

In defense of their total, Uganda allowed Cameroon a few moments especially with the fast bowling but once the game was slowed down by Constance Aweko and Stephanie Nampiina, the West Africans stood no chance.

Aweko finished the game with the best figures of 3/4 including a hat-trick and the player of the match award. 

Irene Alumo didn’t concede a run in her two-over spell while debutant Patricia Malemikia (1/12), Stephanie Nampiina (1/9), and Immaculate Nakisuyi (1/4) each picked up a wicket as Uganda eased to a huge 156-run win.

Uganda, temporarily on top of the group standings, will play Sierra Leone in their last group game.

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