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Uganda lost to Namibia by 26 runs; after winning the toss and electing to field fast, they restricted Namibia to 191/6 but couldn’t catch up when it was their time to bat. They put 162/4 on the board.
The Cricket Cranes got off on the wrong foot in game one of the six at the Castle Lite Series against Namibia on Wednesday.
Uganda lost to Namibia by 26 runs; after winning the toss and electing to field fast, they restricted Namibia to 191/6 but couldn’t catch up when it was their time to bat. They put 162/4 on the board.
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Head coach Laurence Mahatlane credited his charges for their efforts: “I am proud of the boys in how they fought back.”
"It was a very tough outing today. Unfortunately, we lost Juma Miyaji after just four deliveries which probably set us back; having said that.”
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07:17 - 06.07.2023
CRICKET Castle Lite Series: Grief hits Cricket Cranes camp as brothers Ssenyondo, Ssesazi return home
The biological brothers received the unfortunate news of the demise of their mother on Wednesday before the team’s first game at the Castle Lite Series.
"From a batting front, losing by 26 runs, our intensity wasn't as high as we wanted to see it.”
“But credit must go to Namibia for the experience showed in their bowling. I am sure our bowling group will bounce back,” Mahatlane added.
What Happened?
Alpesh Ramjani (3/32), on his first tour of Namibia, tried to slow down the run scoring as he picked up key wickets.
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14:52 - 03.07.2023
CRICKET Miyaji, Lutaaya in as Mukasa misses Cricket Cranes tour to Namibia
The 14-man squad, confirmed by the Uganda Cricket Association on Monday afternoon, has a few changes from the previous one, which won the Champions T20 Cup in Kenya.
Simon Ssesazi's low return (12) got the run chase underway. However, Ronald Lutaaya put on a 54(46) show, picking up his second T20i half-century, but the side fell short, posting 165/4.
All-rounder Riazat Ali Shar is also back home after he misplaced his passport in transit as the team travelled to Namibia.
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15:36 - 03.07.2023
CRICKET Cricket Cranes' Mahatlane can't stop a repeat of the near-fatal T20 Continent Cup final experience
Uganda came from 5-4 after 3.2 overs to set 125 all out in the allotted overs before miraculously stopping Kenya on the final ball.
Uganda will return to action on Thursday but will miss the services of brothers Simon Ssesazi and Henry Ssenyondo, who have since returned to Uganda following the tragic death of their mother.
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