Comfortable chase secures nine-wicket win while rain denies action in morning fixture
Day three of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier at Entebbe Cricket Oval featured just one completed match after the morning encounter between Mozambique and Malawi was abandoned without a ball bowled.
In the afternoon fixture, Sierra Leone delivered a dominant all-round display to defeat Cameroon by nine wickets, registering their first victory of the tournament.
Mozambique vs Malawi – Morning Game
Result: Match abandoned (no play possible)
The scheduled morning contest between Mozambique and Malawi at Entebbe Cricket Oval was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain.
Both teams shared the points as Malawi remained unbeaten in the competition, while Mozambique secured their first point of the tournament.
Cameroon vs Sierra Leone – Afternoon Game
Toss: Cameroon won the toss and elected to bat
Cameroon: 37/10 in 12.4 overs
Sierra Leone: 38/1 in 7.2 overs
Result: Sierra Leone won by 9 wickets
Sierra Leone bounced back strongly in the tournament with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Cameroon in the afternoon match at Entebbe Cricket Oval.
After electing to bat first, Cameroon found scoring difficult against Sierra Leone’s disciplined bowling attack.
The innings never gained momentum, with wickets falling steadily throughout the 12 overs.
Zang Precious Chang top-scored with 6 from 6 balls, while Tekwe Rema Aboh managed 4 from 18 deliveries.
Theresa Tommy spearheaded Sierra Leone’s bowling effort with impressive figures of 2 for 7 in her two overs.
She was well supported by Isha Kariatu Bangura, who returned economical figures of 1 for 4 in three overs, and Susan Sesay, who claimed 1 for 5 in 2.4 overs as Cameroon were dismissed for just 37 runs.
In response, Sierra Leone chased the modest target comfortably.
Mary Kamara departed early, but Theresa Tommy continued her strong all-round performance with a steady 18 from 22 balls.
Ramatu Kamara provided solid support with an unbeaten 16 from 22 deliveries as Sierra Leone reached 38 for 1 in 7.2 overs to seal victory.
The win marked Sierra Leone’s first success of the competition, while Cameroon remains without a victory after three matches.
Player of the Match: Theresa Tommy
Summary
Day three of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier produced only one result after the Mozambique–Malawi clash was abandoned.
Sierra Leone made the most of their opportunity, delivering a clinical performance with both ball and bat to overcome Cameroon convincingly.
The victory keeps Sierra Leone in contention in the standings, while Malawi continues to hold the top position after sharing points in the abandoned match.
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier 2026 – Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points | Net RR |
| 1 | Malawi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3.6875 |
| 2 | Kenya | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.2185 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.6009 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -7.2588 |
| 5 | Cameroon | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.9667 |
Upcoming Matches – Thursday, 12th March 2026
Morning:
Kenya vs Sierra Leone – Entebbe Cricket Oval
Afternoon:
Mozambique vs Cameroon – Entebbe Cricket Oval