Uganda into the semi-finals of the T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

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CRICKET Uganda into the semi-finals of the T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

Allan Damba 10:15 - 13.12.2023

In defeating Namibia by four wickets on Tuesday, the Victoria Pearls were picking their second win in as many games.

Uganda's Women's Cricket team, the Victoria Pearls, stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers after victory over Namibia.

In defeating Namibia by four wickets on Tuesday, the Victoria Pearls were picking their second win in as many games.

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They had initially beaten Rwanda by six wickets. Uganda currently occupies the summit in Group B.

Captain Consy Aweko won the toss, and Uganda asked Namibia to bat before the latter got confined and narrowed to just 93.

Aweko, alongside teenager Lorna Anyait, secured three wickets apiece, with the former conceding 16 from four Overs.

On an outing to remember, each of Janet Mbabazi, Kevin Awino, Immaculate Nakisuyi, and Ritah Musamali managed double figures, with 10, 13, 10, and 16, respectively.

It was a resounding victory for Uganda as Namibia, along with Zimbabwe, are the highest-ranked teams in the competition.

Uganda will complete her group games with a bout against Nigeria on Thursday.

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