7th Match, ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025
21 Nov | 9:45 am (EAT) | Terdthai Cricket Ground
Two African rivals meet in a pivotal early clash, both desperate to avoid a 0-2 start that would severely dent their hopes in this compact eight-team round-robin.
Uganda and Namibia sit at the bottom half of the table after opening defeats on Thursday, making this encounter feel like a virtual quarter-final.
Uganda pushed Scotland hard in a low-scoring thriller, recovering from an early wobble to post a fighting chase of 116 before spin and tight death bowling left them 15 runs short.
Namibia’s afternoon was more straightforwardly disappointing. A respectable 118 for 5 against Tanzania evaporated in the defence as the Tanzanians cruised home by eight wickets with three overs unused, underlining familiar concerns around holding nerves in the back ten overs.
The two sides know each other inside out. Their most recent battle came in April 2025 when Uganda toured Windhoek for a thrilling six-match T20I bilateral series that finished 3-3.
The Capricorn series trophy was shared after Uganda snatched the decider by five wickets off the last ball.
Bangkok’s twin venues have rewarded discipline over flair: early swing gives way to grip and turn, boundaries are hard-earned.
Photo by: Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS
Players in focus
Uganda’s engine room remains captain Janet Mbabazi, whose deliveries already look tailor-made for these tracks, backed by the evergreen Consy Aweko.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Esther Iloku showed against Scotland that they can rebuild patiently, as wicket-keeper, Kevin Awino delivers with the gloves.
Namibia will lean heavily on experience up top. Yasmeen Khan, nearing 1,900 T20I runs, captain Sune Wittmann and Jurriene Diergaardt must give the innings early momentum.
Kayleen Green and Wilka Mwatile are offering balance – Green with her prowess and Mwatile’s ability to move the new ball.