Tanzania Women vs Uganda Women - 5th Match, Women's T20I Quadrangular Series in Namibia 2026
Match Date: July 24, 2026
Venue: High Performance Oval, Windhoek
Match Summary
Uganda Women edged out Tanzania Women by a narrow margin of 5 runs. Immaculate Nakisuuyi's all-round performance, with 33 runs and 2 wickets, was instrumental in Uganda's victory. Perice Kamunya shone for Tanzania with her impressive bowling figures.
Detailed Narrative
The match began with Tanzania Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Uganda Women set a competitive target by scoring 132 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Uganda Women's Innings
- Rita Musamali was the top scorer for Uganda, crafting a solid innings of 37 runs from 36 balls, hitting 5 boundaries.
- Immaculate Nakisuuyi played a pivotal role with a quickfire 33 off just 21 balls, including two sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 157.14.
- Prosscovia Alako contributed with 20 runs off 17 balls before falling to a catch by Maria Justine Massawe off Perice Kamunya's bowling.
Bowling Highlights for Tanzania:
- Perice Kamunya was exceptional with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in her full quota of 4 overs.
- Nasra Nassoro Saidi also claimed two wickets but was slightly expensive, conceding 33 runs in her spell.
Tanzania Women's Innings
In response, Tanzania Women managed to score 127/8 in their 20 overs, falling short by just five runs.
- Neema Pius was the standout performer with the bat for Tanzania, scoring a brisk 38 off 30 deliveries, including four fours and a six.
- Saum Mtae supported well with a run-a-ball 31.
Bowling Highlights for Uganda:
- Asumin Akurut and Immaculate Nakisuuyi were effective with the ball, each picking up two crucial wickets. Akurut was particularly economical, giving away only 20 runs in her four overs.
- Concy Aweko chipped in with one wicket while maintaining an economy of just five runs per over.
The match was closely contested with some excellent individual performances. Despite valiant efforts from Tanzania's batters and bowlers, Uganda held their nerve to secure a narrow victory. Immaculate Nakisuuyi's all-round performance made her a strong contender for the player of the match. The thrilling encounter featured notable fielding efforts as well, including run-outs by Hudaa Omary and Linda Massawe that added to the excitement.