Women’s Day Cup | Friday Results
Morning: Hong Kong China v Nepal
- Hong Kong China 104/8
- Nepal 105/4
- Nepal won by 6 wickets
Afternoon: Uganda v Namibia
- Uganda 119/7
- Namibia 45 all out
- Uganda won by 74 runs
Victoria Pearls saved their best for the final day of the group games to clinch a place in the final of the Women’s Day Cup on Sunday.
The must-win clash between Uganda and Namibia was turned down a dial with the morning result that sprung up a surprise with Nepal getting past Hong Kong China. The loss for Hong Kong China virtually knocked them out of the final unless either Uganda or Namibia lost heavily.
Uganda won the toss and elected to bat first. The poor start for Uganda continued with Namibia picking up two wickets that left Uganda railing at 7/2. Rita Musamali, who has found freedom at number four, together with Captain Janet Mbabazi (25) repaired the innings but the middle order resistance from Stephanie Nampiina (30) and Malisa Ariokot (19) pushed the envelope for Uganda who managed to find 119/7 in their 20 overs.
In the run chase, Namibia exploded on their own with some careless running between the wickets that put them in trouble. Their key batters were all lost due to run out and eventually suffered over four run outs in the game.
Uganda never needed to even engage second gear as Namibia just never showed up and was bundled out for just 45, the lowest total in the series.
Despite the loss, the two sides will meet in the final on Sunday afternoon while Hong Kong China and Nepal with compete in the 3rd and 4th place final.