Finals washed out, Pearls still come out on top

The Victoria Pearls have been declared champions of the Victoria series after the final against Tanzania was washed out.

VICTORIA SERIES Finals washed out, Pearls still come out on top

Peter Tabu • 13:33 - 23.04.2023

The Victoria Pearls came out on top to claim the Victoria series without bowling or batting a single ball in the final against Tanzania due to the heavy rain, which poured almost the entire day.

The Victoria Pearls came out on top to claim the Victoria series without bowling or batting a single ball in the final against Tanzania due to the heavy rain, which poured almost the entire day.

INDIVUAL PERFOMERS 

The Victoria Pearls got off to a winning start with a seven-wicket victory over neighbours Rwanda in their first game at the Lugogo cricket oval.

Janet Mbabazi’s unbeaten 30 off 31 balls and Stephanie Nampiina’s 18(27) helped Uganda chase Rwanda’s 62 all out and win.

Uganda’s next assignment was against tournament favourites in the United Arab Emirates, the former won the toss and posted 98/7, but the Victoria Pearls pulled through, posting 99/4 to win by six wickets.

The opening stand of 31 from Kevin Awino 25(33) and Alako Proscovia 18(16) got Uganda on track with Immaculate Nakyisuuyi 18(16) and Stephanie Nampiina 13(15) not out lifting the pearls to victory.

This time, a third win was on the cards against Tanzania as Uganda won by three runs at the Lugogo cricket oval.

Kevin Awino led Uganda with the bat picking up 27(24), with Immaculate Nakisuuyi adding 10(16). Ritah Musali added 13(9) not out.

The washed-out game against Kenya and the final against Tanzania means that the Pearls earned a fourth and fifth win in the tournament.

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

Captain Consy Aweko picked up the most wickets (7), while assistant Janet Mbabazi also managed six wickets at the tournament.

WHAT NEXT

The win means the Victoria Pearls head to the triangular series in Namibia with confidence. The team is expected to depart on Sunday for Namibia.

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