Uganda vs Tanzania: Rita Musamali's 37 sets the target in a 5-run win
Uganda beat Tanzania by 5 runs. NJ Pius made 38 (30), PZ Kamunya took 2 for 14.
Uganda beat Tanzania by 5 runs in the Match 5 of Women's T20 Quadrangular Series (in Namibia) at High Performance Oval, Windhoek, Windhoek. Uganda made 132 for 6 in 20 overs; Tanzania replied with 127 for 8 in 20 overs. NJ Pius top-scored with 38 (30) at a strike rate of 126.7, and PZ Kamunya returned 2 for 14.
How the innings unfolded
Uganda — 132 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.60 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 38 | 1 | 6.33 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 54 | 3 | 5.40 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 40 | 2 | 10.00 | 5 (3×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 47 for the 5th wicket between Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Rita Musamali, from 31 balls (9.10 an over).
Tanzania — 127 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.35 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 45 | 0 | 7.50 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 61 | 3 | 6.10 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 21 | 5 | 5.25 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
Tanzania lost 5 wickets for 10 runs, from 111 to 121.
The largest stand was 63 for the 1st wicket between S Mtae and NJ Pius, from 53 balls (7.13 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Pius | Tanzania | 38 | 30 | 126.7 | 4 | 1 |
| Rita Musamali | Uganda | 37 | 36 | 102.8 | 5 | 0 |
| Immaculate Nakisuuyi | Uganda | 33 | 21 | 157.1 | 2 | 2 |
| S Mtae | Tanzania | 31 | 31 | 100.0 | 3 | 1 |
| PZ Kamunya | Tanzania | 22 | 25 | 88.0 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZ Kamunya | Tanzania | 4 | 2 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| A Akurut | Uganda | 4 | 2 for 20 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Immaculate Nakisuuyi | Uganda | 4 | 2 for 28 | 7.00 | 0 |
| NN Saidi | Tanzania | 4 | 2 for 33 | 8.25 | 0 |
| S Walaza | Uganda | 3 | 1 for 18 | 6.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 63 (53 balls) for Tanzania's 1st wicket — S Mtae and NJ Pius
- 47 (31 balls) for Uganda's 5th wicket — Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Rita Musamali
- 26 (28 balls) for Uganda's 1st wicket — Janet Mbabazi and Stephanie Nampiina
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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