Uganda will look to carry the positives from their opening practice match against Jersey into Sunday’s second encounter after a heavy downpour disrupted play at Entebbe Cricket Oval on Saturday.

The playing conditions were revised to 37 overs per side following the weather interruption, with Jersey winning by nine wickets after bowling Uganda out for 118 in 33.2 overs before chasing down the target in 27.1 overs.

Match Summary

Uganda vs Jersey

Toss: Jersey won the toss and elected to bowl

Uganda: 118 all out in 33.2 overs

Jersey: 121/1 in 27.1 overs

Result: Jersey won by nine wickets

Uganda struggled to build momentum with the bat after being asked to bat first, losing wickets at regular intervals against a disciplined Jersey bowling attack.

Captain Fahad Mutagana made 15 off 28 balls, while Ronald Lutaaya added 16 from 29 deliveries.

Steven Wabwose top-scored for Uganda with 22 off 34 balls, but the hosts found it difficult to establish a substantial partnership.

Richard Agamire provided some late resistance with 17 off 17 balls, while Edwin Nuwagaba contributed 10.

However, Benjamin Ward claimed three wickets for Jersey, while Scott Van Breda and Josh Lawrenson picked up two wickets each to restrict Uganda to 118.

Jersey responded confidently in the chase, with Harrison Carlyon and Josh Lawrenson putting the visitors firmly in control.

Carlyon struck an unbeaten 59 off 78 balls, including eight fours and a six, while Lawrenson remained unbeaten on 52 from 71 deliveries.

The pair shared a century partnership for the first wicket before Carlyon fell at 101, caught by Paul Mulongo off Edwin Nuwagaba.

Strong Start: Jersey’s Harison and Lawrenson during their opening-wicket partnership of 100 runs against Uganda

William Perchard joined Lawrenson to complete the chase, with Jersey reaching 121/1 in 27.1 overs.

Despite the defeat, Uganda will take valuable lessons from the encounter as they prepare for Sunday’s second practice match.

The team will be looking to improve their batting partnerships and make better use of their opportunities as they continue their preparations against the visiting Jersey side.

Player of the Match: Harrison Carlyon