Tournament: ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 – Tanzania 2026.
Match: Tanzania vs. Uganda.
Venue: Estim, TCA Cricket Arena.
Toss: Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat
Tanzania Innings: 41/10 (16.1 Overs) – Mwanaiddi Athumani 7 (18), Joan Jackson 9 (16); Mischelle Ariago 2/8, Tino Sarah 2/10, Sheirah Namagoba 2/11
Uganda Innings: 42/5 (9.1 Overs) – Joan Ilora 14 (14), Irene Mutonyi 9 (17); Dorice Helment 3/13, Maria Justine Massawe 1/13
The Baby Victoria Pearls bounced back in style at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1, securing a dominant 5-wicket victory over hosts Tanzania at the Estim, TCA Cricket Arena.
After Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat first, the Ugandan bowling attack immediately asserted dominance, bundling the home side out for just 41 runs in 16.1 overs.
The bowling unit was sharp across the board, completely dismantling the Tanzanian lineup.
Mischelle Ariago led the charge with economical figures of 2 for 8 in her 4 overs, while Tino Sarah claimed 2 for 10 and Sheirah Namagoba chipped in with 2 for 11.
Mariam Biribawa also picked up a wicket to suffocate any chance of a partnership.
Facing a modest target of 42, the Baby Victoria Pearls experienced early turbulence when Dorice Helment ripped through the top order with 3 for 13, leaving Uganda briefly troubled.
However, composure prevailed as Joan Ilora anchored the chase with an unbeaten 14 off 14 balls.
Irene Mutonyi added a composed 9 off 17 balls alongside Tino Sarah’s 5 runs to steady the nerves.
The Baby Victoria Pearls successfully navigated the pressure to reach 42/5 in 9.1 overs, sealing a crucial 5-wicket victory to ignite their campaign in Dar es Salaam.
Uganda will use tomorrow to rest and strategize ahead of their clash against Malawi, the final group match of the competion.