USA vs Uganda A – Match Four
Toss: Uganda A won the toss and elected to bowl
USA: 107/7 (20 overs)
Uganda A: 87/7 (20 overs)
Result: USA won by 20 runs
USA registered their first victory of the tournament after Uganda A’s batting line-up crumbled in a chase that had begun brightly but faded in the middle overs and at the death.
The earlier morning fixture was abandoned due to rain, but improved conditions at Entebbe Cricket Ground allowed a full match to be played in the afternoon.
Chasing 108, Uganda A made a steady and promising start, showing good control in the powerplay and staying within reach of the required run rate.
However, the innings slowly lost direction as wickets fell at key moments, halting any chance of building momentum.
The chase began cautiously, with just one run coming off the first over.
However, Jimia Abdallah Muhammed and Asumin Akurut steadied the innings, guiding Uganda A to 33/1 at the end of the powerplay.
Despite that solid foundation, Uganda A could not sustain the pressure.
They eventually finished on 87/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 20 runs.
Jimia top-scored with 37, while Asumin added 23, showing resistance in the middle order.
However, the rest of the batting line-up struggled, with most batters falling for single figures, including two ducks, as USA’s disciplined bowling attack applied constant pressure.
USA, earlier in the innings, posted 107/7 in their 20 overs.
The total was built through patient batting and steady accumulation after Uganda A had made early inroads with the ball.
Uganda A’s bowlers showed moments of control, but USA managed to rotate the strike effectively and capitalised on loose deliveries in the middle overs to reach a competitive total.
In the chase, USA’s bowlers struck at regular intervals, ensuring Uganda A never fully recovered after their early promise.
Uganda A, a developmental side, will look to take positives despite the result, having shown glimpses of potential in games where they have struggled to close out strong positions.
Today is a rest day in the Women’s Easter T20 Cup, giving teams time to regroup and prepare for the next round of fixtures.
Player of the Match: Aditiba Indrajitsinh Chudasama
Upcoming Fixtures (12th April)
- Uganda vs Uganda A
- Uganda vs USA