ENTEBBE – UGANDA. Entebbe Cricket Ground hosted another day of international women’s T20 cricket on the second day of the 2026 Victoria Series on Saturday.

Match Preparation: Rwanda and Uganda players gather in their respective huddles, sharing final tactical instructions and boosting team morale on the field before their high-stakes Victoria Series clash at the Entebbe Cricket Ground.

In the morning fixture, Namibia pulled off a remarkable turnaround to defend a modest total against the USA, spearheaded by a lethal five-wicket haul from Arrasta Diergaardt.

The afternoon battle saw host nation Uganda show superb composure under pressure, defending 99 to notch a thrilling six-run victory over East African rivals Rwanda.

Applauding Supporters: Ugandan players make a victory lap around the boundary ropes, walking over to the stands to thank the home fans for their unwavering support.

Diergaardt five-for powers Namibia past USA

Match: Namibia vs. USA – Game 3

Venue: Entebbe Cricket Ground

Toss: USA won the toss and elected to bowl.

Namibia Innings: 116/8 (20 Overs) – Suné Wittmann 44 (44), Mekelaye Mwatile 22 (27), Wilka Mwatile 20 (18); Sainavi Kambalapalli 3/16, Aditiba Indrajitsinh Chudasama 2/22, Jivana Aras 1/22

USA Innings: 108/9 (20 Overs) – Sainavi Kambalapalli 33 (45), Nikhar Doshi 19 (18), Chetna Reddy Pagydyala 16 (21); Arrasta Diergaardt 5/21, Sylvia Shihepo 2/17, Victoria Hamunyela 1/19

Result: Namibia won by 8 runs

Winning the toss and sending Namibia in to bat, the USA restricted the opposition to 116/8 in 20 overs.

Unified Huddle: Team USA gathers together in a focused pre-match huddle on the outfield ahead of their competitive fixture against Namibia.

Namibian skipper Suné Wittmann anchored the top order with a steady 44 off 44 balls, while Mekelaye Mwatile chipped in with 22. USA’s Sainavi Kambalapalli proved to be the pick of the bowlers, snaring 3/16 in her 4-over allotment.

Masterful Inning: Namibia captain Suné Wittmann plays a fluent shot during a standout knock of 44 runs from 44 balls, anchoring her side’s innings against the USA.

In response, the USA appeared comfortably placed in their run chase, with Sainavi Kambalapalli contributing 33 runs alongside useful knocks from Nikhar Doshi (19) and Chetna Reddy Pagydyala (16).

Pushing Singles: Namibia’s Merzerly Gorases (contributing 12 runs off 10 balls) sprints across the pitch to complete a quick run during their aggressive batting spell.

However, Player of the Match Arrasta Diergaardt produced a match-defining performance with the ball.

Team Jubilation: USA players celebrate with enthusiastic high fives and cheers on the field during a tense moment in their match against Namibia.

Diergaardt destroyed the American batting order, registering spectacular figures of 5/21 in 4 overs to stifle the chase and hand Namibia an eight-run victory.

Breaking Through: USA’s Nikhar Doshi (scoring 19 runs off 18 balls) is bowled out by Namibia’s star bowler Arrasta Diergaardt during a pivotal breakthrough in the run chase.
Player of the Match: Namibia’s Arrasta Diergaardt proudly receives her Player of the Match award following her sensational bowling spell of 5 wickets for 21 runs in 4 overs.

Iloku, Nakisuuyi lead Uganda to close win over Rwanda

Match: Uganda vs. Rwanda – Game 4

Venue: Entebbe Cricket Ground

Toss: Uganda won the toss and elected to bat.

Uganda Innings: 99/6 (20 Overs) – Esther Iloku 27* (35), Rita Musamali 23 (31), Stephanie Nampiina 14 (24); Diane Marie Bimenyimana 4/14, Rosine Irera 1/14

Rwanda Innings: 93/8 (20 Overs) – Shakila Niyomuhoza 21 (20), Fanny Utagushimaninde 17 (29), Gisele Ishimwe 10 (15); Immaculate Nakisuuyi 2/16, Asumin Akurut 1/13, Sarah Walaza 1/16

Result: Uganda won by 6 runs

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, host nation Uganda found runs hard to come by on a demanding surface.

Facing the Spin: Uganda captain Janet Mbabazi (contributing 3 runs off 7 balls) faces a delivery from Rwanda’s bowling attack during a tightly contested middle-over phase.

Rwanda captain Diane Marie Bimenyimana led from the front with the ball, producing a masterclass spell of 4/14 in 4 overs to keep Uganda under a tight leash.

Captain’s Focus: Rwanda captain Diane Marie Bimenyimana inspects the condition of the ball during a strategic pause in Rwanda’s disciplined bowling spell.

Uganda managed to reach 99/6 thanks to an unbeaten, gritty knock of 27* off 35 balls from Esther Iloku, complemented by Rita Musamali’s steady 23 and Stephanie Nampiina’s 14.

Big Appeal: Rwandan fielders erupt in a loud LBW appeal, while experienced Ugandan batter Rita Musamali (scoring 23 runs off 31 balls) stands calm at the crease awaiting the umpire’s decision.

Defending a sub-100 score, Uganda’s attack executed their plans flawlessly. Despite Shakila Niyomuhoza’s sharp 21 off 20 balls and Fanny Utagushimaninde’s 17, tight spells kept Rwanda pegged back.

Crucial Breakthrough: Members of the Ugandan team leap into the air and celebrate together after securing a vital wicket during their defense of a modest total.

Immaculate Nakisuuyi starred for the Victoria Pearls with 2/16, while Asumin Akurut (1/13) and Consylate Aweko Nimungu (1/16) suffocated the run rate.

Team Strategy: The Uganda Victoria Pearls gather in a tight huddle on the field to regroup, adjust their fielding setups, and map out their next bowling strategy.

Backed by sharp fielding – including two crucial run-outs – Uganda constrained Rwanda to 93/8, securing a hard-fought six-run win.