Match Summary
- Malaysia 208 (49.3 overs) Suhan Alagaratnam 61, Ahmed Faiz 50; Riazat Ali Shah 4-24 beat Uganda 199 (49.1 overs) Deus Muhumuza 38, Fred Achelam 36; Muhamad Syahadat 4-21, D Mogan 2-31 by 9 runs.
The Cricket Cranes had a false start as Deus Muhumuza was run out in the last over with 9 runs needed for the win.
The Cricket Cranes rare guard fought hard to drag the game from 99/7 with Fred Achelam (36) and Deus Muhumuza (38) doing the damage repair job.
However, the hosts in front of their own fans were relentless in attacking the Ugandan tail to make sure they tighten the noose around their necks.
Unsatisfied by the run out decision which seemed controversial, the Cricket Cranes were left in tears by the decision to adjudge the set Deus Muhumuza run out.
The Ugandan had bowled well restricting the hosts to only 208 after they looked like they were destined for a big total. Riaz Shah was a sensation in the last overs picking up 4/24 with Brian Masaba picking up two wickets with his leg spin.
The loss gives momentum to Malaysia and leaves the Cricket Cranes fate in the hands of mathematics. They will now have to win all their remaining round robin games and hope other results can go their way.
The team takes on Bermuda later tonight and this is a must win for the Cricket Cranes.
