ENTEBBE – UGANDA. Day 3 of the 2026 Victoria Series delivered high-stakes action at the Entebbe Cricket Ground on Sunday, featuring a commanding bowling showcase from Namibia and a dominant chase by host nation Uganda.

Crucial Breakthrough: Members of the Uganda Victoria Pearls team rush together to celebrate a vital wicket during their spell that restricted USA to 93/7.

In the morning encounter, Namibia produced a clinical all-round effort led by Kayleen Ann Green to bowl out Rwanda for 59 and wrap up a comprehensive 39-run victory.

Victorious Celebration: Namibian players erupt in celebration on the outfield after bowling out Rwanda for 59 in 17.5 overs to secure a convincing 39-run victory.

The afternoon session saw Uganda extend their winning streak, as Stephanie Nampiina and vice-captain Rita Musamali paced a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the United States.

Green all-round prowess powers Namibia over Rwanda

Match: Namibia vs. Rwanda – Game 5

Venue: Entebbe Cricket Ground

Toss: Namibia won the toss and elected to bat.

Namibia Innings: 98/8 (20 Overs) – Kayleen Ann Green 39 (49), Wilka Mwatile 17 (15), Naomi Benjamin 14 (13); Diane Marie Bimenyimana 3/23, Belise Murekatete 1/13, Henriette Therese Ishimwe 1/19

Rwanda Innings: 59/10 (17.5 Overs) – Gisele Ishimwe 10 (23), Shakila Niyomuhoza 9 (15), Henriette Therese Ishimwe 8 (21); Kayleen Ann Green 3/10, Wilka Mwatile 2/10, Mekelaye Mwatile 2/11

Result: Namibia won by 39 runs

Pacing In: Rwanda captain Diane Marie Bimenyimana steams into her delivery stride during an impressive spell where she claimed 3/23 in 4 overs against Namibia.

Namibia elected to bat after winning the toss, navigating a tight Rwandan bowling attack to post 98/8 in 20 overs.

Player of the Match Kayleen Ann Green anchored the innings with a patient 39 off 49 balls, while late acceleration from Wilka Mwatile (17 off 15) and Naomi Benjamin (14 off 13) pushed Namibia near the century mark.

Driving Through: Namibia captain Suné Wittmann swings through the line of the ball during her opening stint at the crease at the Entebbe Cricket Ground.

Rwanda skipper Diane Marie Bimenyimana stood out with the ball, picking up 3/23 in her four-over spell to restrict the Namibians from pulling away.

Delicate Placement: Top-scorer Kayleen Ann Green (39 runs off 49 balls) executes a delicate late cut to guide the ball past the Rwandan wicketkeeper.

In reply, Rwanda’s chase stalled almost immediately against Namibia’s disciplined opening bowlers.

Early Breakthrough: Rwanda opener Fanny Utagushimaninde turns back in dismay as her stumps are shattered by an inswinging delivery from Wilka Mwatile (2/10).

Wilka Mwatile struck twice in the opening over to remove Fanny Utagushimaninde (0) and Belise Murekatete (0), leaving Rwanda in early trouble at 4/2.

Cleanly Bowled: Belise Murekatete is clean bowled by Wilka Mwatile for a duck, completing a double-wicket maiden opening over for the Namibian bowler.

Gisele Ishimwe (10) attempted to consolidate, but a relentless Namibian attack quickly broke through the middle order.

Flicking Away: Rwanda captain Diane Marie Bimenyimana cleverly flicks a delivery off her pads towards the leg-side boundary during her innings.

Kayleen Ann Green capped off her brilliant day with 3/10, while Mekelaye Mwatile (2/11) and Arrasta Diergaardt (2/8) tore through the lower order to dismiss Rwanda for 59 in 17.5 overs, sealing an emphatic 39-run win.

Match Winner: Namibia’s Kayleen Ann Green receives her Player of the Match award following her stellar all-around performance of 39 runs and 3/10 in 2 overs.

Nampiina, Musamali drive Uganda to comfortable win against USA

Match: USA vs. Uganda – Game 6

Venue: Entebbe Cricket Ground

Toss: USA won the toss and elected to bat.

USA Innings: 93/7 (20 Overs) – Isani Mahesh Vaghela 21 (28), Nikhar Doshi 17 (18), Aditiba Indrajitsinh Chudasama 16 (19); Malisa Ariokot 2/14, Asumin Akurut 2/18, Sarah Walaza 1/16

Uganda Innings: 94/3 (15.2 Overs) – Stephanie Nampiina 37 (44), Rita Musamali 27* (18), Janet Mbabazi 14 (22); Sainavi Kambalapalli 2/18, Taranum Chopra 1/4

Result: Uganda won by 7 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)

Electing to bat first, the United States found it tough to break free against a disciplined Ugandan bowling lineup.

Crucial Breakthrough: Members of the Uganda Victoria Pearls team rush together to celebrate a vital wicket during their spell that restricted USA to 93/7.

Isani Mahesh Vaghela top-scored with 21 off 28 balls, supported by Nikhar Doshi (17) and skipper Aditiba Indrajitsinh Chudasama (16).

However, Uganda’s spin and seam tandem kept the scoring tight.

Run-Up Momentum: Uganda opening bowler Sarah Walaza races to her delivery point during a tight opening spell, returning figures of 1/16 in 3 overs

Malisa Ariokot opened with a tight spell of 2/14 in 4 overs (including a maiden), while Asumin Akurut picked up 2/18 to restrict the USA to 93/7 in their 20 overs.

Turning Fast: Uganda captain Janet Mbabazi sets off with urgency from the non-striker’s end to complete a sharp run in the middle.

Chasing 94 for victory, the Victoria Pearls staged a measured and confident response.

Openers Janet Mbabazi (14) and Stephanie Nampiina put on a 35-run opening stand to lay a solid foundation.

Following Mbabazi’s departure, Nampiina anchored the chase with a fluent 37 off 44 balls (hitting two boundaries).

Match MVP: Uganda’s Stephanie Nampiina smiles as she is handed her Player of the Match award after guiding the Victoria Pearls to a 7-wicket victory with 37 runs.

Rita Musamali then provided the explosive finish, blasting an unbeaten 27 off just 18 balls at a strike rate of 150.00 to seal the seven-wicket victory in 15.2 overs with nearly five overs to spare.