It is always a bit surreal when teammates become rivals for a day, and that is exactly the vibe for Match 5 in the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026. The senior Uganda Women’s side, led by the evergreen Janet Mbabazi, comes into this one with a massive target on their back. On the other side of the Entebbe Oval dirt, you have Uganda A, captained by Phiona Kulume. These youngsters aren’t just here to fill the fixture list; they are effectively auditioning for a permanent spot in the senior dressing room. It’s a classic battle of established authority against raw, hungry ambition.
Squads:
Uganda Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Consy Aweko, Sarah Aketeng, Kevin Amuge, Irene Mutonyi, Naume Amongin, Teddy Oyella
Uganda A Women’s Cricket Team
Phiona Kulume, Giringish Nabulime, Jimia Mohammed, Lorna Anyait, Immaculate Nandera, Mary Namiiro, Sarah Walaza, Asumin Akurut, Hope Mbeiza, Patricia Malemikia, Joan Ilora, Sarah Tino, Michelle Ariago, Irene Alumo
Players to watch out:
Sarah Walaza
Sarah Walaza is a seasoned campaigner with 34 appearances, primarily making her impact felt through her disciplined bowling. She has claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 5.40, showing she can keep a tight lid on the scoring even during the frantic middle overs of a T20. While she typically bats lower down the order, her best bowling figures of 3/6 highlight her potential to be a genuine match-winner when she finds her rhythm on a helpful surface.
Irene Alumo
Irene Alumo has developed into a genuine strike weapon for the Victoria Pearls, particularly known for her incredible discipline and knack for picking up wickets. With 31 wickets in 31 matches, she maintains a rare one-wicket-per-game ratio that most bowlers would envy. What really stands out is her economy rate of 4.09; in the fast-paced T20 format, being able to shut down one end while averaging just 13 runs per wicket makes her an absolute nightmare for opposition batters to get away.
Janet Mbabazi
Janet is a true elite all-rounder, sitting near the top of both the batting and bowling charts with over 1500 runs and 120 wickets to her name. Her bowling is particularly lethal, boasting six four-wicket hauls and a career-best of 4/12 at an impressive economy of 4.75. Whether she is anchoring the innings with the bat or tearing through lineups with the ball, her veteran experience is the heartbeat of the squad.
Sarah Akiteng
Since making her debut in 2022, Sarah has quickly established herself as a premier wicket-taking threat, picking up 66 scalps in just 71 matches. Her strike rate of 22.33 and an impressive five-wicket haul 5/14 show that she has a high ceiling and the potential to dominate any batting lineup. She is remarkably consistent, maintaining a career economy of 4.51 while frequently providing the breakthroughs her captain needs.
Pitch:
The Entebbe Cricket Oval features a balanced surface where seamers find early movement—historically claiming over 60% of wickets—before it settles into a steady batting track. As the match wears on, the pitch slows and grips, favoring spinners and making a first-innings total (typically 115–140 in T20s) vital for victory.
Weather:
Expect light rain during the day followed by scattered thunderstorms at night, with a high of 25°C and a low of 22°C. The conditions promise cricket action but expect delay ans interruptions if the skies don’t clear.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Sarah Aketeng, Phiona Kulume, Giringish Nabulime, Sarah Walaza, Sarah Tino, Irene Alumo
Match Details:
Date – April 12, 2026
Time – 12:30 PM IST
Venue – Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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