Match Summary
Canada Women: 67 all out in 19 overs (Amuge 3/17, Nakisuuyi 2/13)
Uganda Women: 68/3 in 12 overs (Mbabazi 37*, Nakisuuyi 15)
Result: Uganda Women won by 7 wickets
Series: Uganda lead 1–0
Uganda Women also know as Victoria Pearls made a commanding start to their five-match T20I series against Canada, securing a seven-wicket win with eight overs to spare at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
Canada struggle with the bat
Put in to bat first after Uganda won the toss, Canada Women never found momentum and were bundled out for 67 in 19 overs. Captain Amarpal Kaur (18 off 31) was the only batter to show resistance, while Achini Perera (13) and Indomatie Goordial-John (9) offered brief support.
Uganda’s bowlers dominated throughout, led by Kevin Amuge, who delivered a match-winning spell of 3 for 17 in 4 overs, complemented by two sharp catches in the field. Immaculate Nakisuuyi (2/13), Naume Amongin (1/11) and Consylate Aweko Nimungu (1/10) kept the pressure on, while Canada’s innings was further dented by two run-outs.
Mbabazi anchors the chase
Chasing a modest target of 68, Uganda’s captain Janet Mbabazi played a composed knock of 37 not out off 34 balls, guiding her side home with authority. Nakisuuyi chipped in with 15, while Rita Musamali added 9 before falling late in the chase.
Uganda reached 68/3 in just 12 overs, sealing the win with 48 balls remaining.
Player of the Match
For her decisive all-round impact, Kevin Amuge was named Player of the Match, her three wickets and two catches setting the tone for Uganda’s dominance.
Series Context
The victory gives Uganda a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with the hosts looking to build momentum ahead of the ICC Emerging Nations Tournament later this year. Canada, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the series.