Kenya Women vs Uganda Women, 11th Match, Group B

t20Uganda Women won by 8 wkts

Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

3 Sept 2025, 5:20 pm IST

Uganda Women won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Uganda Women

Kenya Women Inning Score: 107 /8

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mary Mwangi	run out	12	12	2	0	100
Queentor Abel	lbw b concy aweko	0	1	0	0	0
Esther Wachira	b nakisuuyi	25	28	4	0	89.29
Melvin Khagoitsa	b concy aweko	7	15	0	0	46.67
Veronica Abuga	run out	3	9	0	0	33.33
Venasa Ooko	not out	41	32	5	1	128.13
Josephine Abwom	run out	2	10	0	0	20
Lavendah Idambo	run out	10	11	1	0	90.91
Jemimah Ndanu	b malisa ariokot	0	3	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Irene Mutoni	3	0	18	0	0	0	6
Concy Aweko	4	1	12	2	0	0	3
Janet Mbabazi	3	0	26	0	0	0	8.7
Immaculate Nakisuuyi	4	0	26	1	0	0	6.5
Sarah Akiteng	4	1	13	0	1	2	3.2
Stephani Nampiina	1	0	7	0	0	0	7
Malisa Ariokot	1	0	1	1	0	0	1

Uganda Women Inning Score: 108 /2

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	SR
Janet Mbabazi	not out	63	61	9	103.28
Esther Iloku	c jemimah ndanu b judith ogolla	15	26	2	57.69
Immaculate Nakisuuyi	lbw b melvin khagoitsa	4	7	0	57.14
Rita Musamali	not out	21	18	2	116.67

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Jemimah Ndanu	2.4	17	0	2	6.4
Melvin Khagoitsa	4	22	1	0	5.5
Queentor Abel	3	19	0	2	6.3
Esther Wachira	4	21	0	1	5.2
Lavendah Idambo	1	6	0	0	6
Judith Ogolla	4	23	1	0	5.8

Match Summary

Kenya Women vs Uganda Women, 11th Match, Group B

Date: September 3, 2025

Match Summary

Uganda Women defeated Kenya Women by 8 wickets in a dominating performance. Kenya Women posted 107/8 in their 20 overs, with Venasa Ooko top-scoring with 41*. Uganda Women chased the target comfortably in 18.4 overs, thanks to Janet Mbabazi’s unbeaten 63 runs. Concy Aweko was the standout bowler for Uganda, taking 2 wickets for just 12 runs, and Janet Mbabazi was named the Player of the Match.

Match Highlights

First Innings: Kenya Women

Kenya Women batted first after Uganda Women won the toss and opted to bowl. Their innings never gained momentum, and they managed 107/8 in 20 overs.

Key Performers:
- Venasa Ooko played a crucial knock, scoring an unbeaten 41 runs off 32 balls, including 5 boundaries and a six.
- Esther Wachira contributed 25 runs off 28 balls with 4 fours.
Bowling Highlights:
- Concy Aweko was exceptional, taking 2 wickets for 12 runs in her 4 overs.
- Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Malisa Ariokot chipped in with a wicket each.
Interesting Dismissals:
- Several run-outs highlighted poor running between the wickets, with Kevin Awino involved in 3 run-outs.

Kenya Women struggled to build partnerships, and frequent wickets kept them from accelerating.

Second Innings: Uganda Women

Chasing 108, Uganda Women reached the target with 8 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare.

Key Performers:
- Janet Mbabazi was the star of the match, anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 63 runs off 61 balls, including 9 boundaries.
- Rita Musamali provided solid support with 21 not out off 18 balls, striking at 116.67.
Bowling Highlights:
- Melvin Khagoitsa and Judith Ogolla took a wicket each for Kenya Women.
Catches and Dismissals:
- Jemimah Ndanu took an excellent catch to dismiss Esther Iloku.

Uganda Women’s chase was steady despite losing two early wickets. The unbeaten partnership between Janet Mbabazi and Rita Musamali ensured their victory.

Key Moments

Venasa Ooko’s resilience: Her unbeaten 41 gave Kenya a fighting total.
Janet Mbabazi’s brilliance: Her composed 63* played a pivotal role in Uganda’s win.
Concy Aweko’s economical spell: Her figures of 4-1-12-2 were instrumental in restricting Kenya.
Run-outs: Kenya’s innings saw multiple run-outs, highlighting Uganda’s sharp fielding.

Notable Performances

Half-Centuries:
- Janet Mbabazi (63)*
Best Bowling Figures:
- Concy Aweko: 4-1-12-2

Uganda Women’s all-round performance and Janet Mbabazi’s heroics ensured a comfortable victory, keeping their campaign strong.