Namibia Women vs Uganda Women - 22nd July 2026
In an exhilarating encounter at the High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Namibia Women triumphed over Uganda Women in a thrilling Super Over after the match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 123/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Match Summary
- Match Result: Namibia Women won the Super Over.
- Top Scorer: Prosscovia Alako (Uganda) with 44 runs.
- Best Bowler: Sarah Walaza (Uganda) with figures of 3/18.
- Notable Performances: Jurriene Diergaardt's crucial 36 runs and 3 wickets for Namibia.
- Player of the Match: Not specified, but notable contributions from both Diergaardt and Walaza.
Detailed Narrative
The match began with Uganda Women winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Namibia Women's innings saw multiple contributions but no standout performance as they posted 123/7. Jurriene Diergaardt top-scored with a vital 36 off 33 balls, supported by Wilka Mwatile's quickfire 22 off 14 balls. Sune Wittmann also chipped in with a steady 24. Sarah Walaza was exceptional with the ball for Uganda, claiming 3 wickets for just 18 runs in her full quota of four overs, while Concy Aweko and Sarah Akiteng took a wicket each.
Chasing the target, Uganda Women also ended up scoring exactly 123/7, resulting in a tie. Prosscovia Alako was the star with the bat for Uganda, scoring a brisk 44 off 39 balls, including six boundaries and one six. Janet Mbabazi and Stephani Nampiina contributed with scores of 20 each. However, it was Jurriene Diergaardt who shone with the ball as well, taking 3 crucial wickets for Namibia to keep them in the game.
The match was decided by a Super Over, where Namibia Women held their nerve to clinch victory.
Key Performances:
- Half-Century: No half-centuries were scored in this match.
- Bowlers with 3+ Wickets:
- Sarah Walaza (Uganda): Took 3/18 in her spell.
- Jurriene Diergaardt (Namibia): Claimed 3/21 and contributed significantly to her team's victory.
The match was filled with thrilling moments including key catches by Esther Iloku who took two catches and assisted in a runout, showcasing her excellent fielding skills. The contest was a perfect display of competitive T20 cricket that kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very end.