Uganda Women posted 99/6 from their 20 overs after electing to bat first against Rwanda Women in the Victoria Series 2026 at Entebbe Cricket Ground.
The innings began with an early setback as Janet Mbabazi was trapped lbw by Rosine Irera for 3, leaving Uganda on 8/1. Rwanda continued to make breakthroughs, with Diane Marie Bimenyimana removing both Proscovia Alako (8) and Stephanie Nampiina (14) to reduce Uganda to 32/3 after seven overs.
Uganda’s highest score came from Esther Iloku, who remained unbeaten on 27 from 35 deliveries, while Rita Musamali contributed 23 from 31 balls. Their efforts helped Uganda recover from the early wickets and build towards a competitive total.
Musamali was dismissed lbw by Bimenyimana with the score on 66, while Immaculate Nakisuuyi added a useful 11 from 11 balls before becoming the bowler’s fourth wicket of the innings. Uganda finished on 99/6, with 10 extras contributing to the total.
Rwanda’s standout performer with the ball was Diane Marie Bimenyimana, who returned excellent figures of 4 for 14 from four overs. Rosine Irera also impressed, conceding just 14 runs in her four overs while claiming the opening wicket.
