Uganda Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to outclass Uganda A Women in the Easter Women’s T20 Cup 2026, scripting a well-paced contest that unfolded through steady partnerships, timely breakthroughs, and disciplined bowling.
The innings began on a cautious note for Uganda Women as Janet Mbabazi struggled to find rhythm early on. She managed just 6 runs off 8 deliveries before falling to Irene Alumo, leaving the score at 21/1 in 3.1 overs. The early dismissal brought Stephanie Nampiina and Kevin Awino together, but the latter’s stay was extremely short-lived, departing for a single run in the very next over, again off Irene Alumo, making it 21/2 in 3.2 overs.
With two early wickets, Uganda A Women sensed an opportunity, but Stephanie Nampiina steadied the innings with a counter-attacking approach. Her fluent 34 off 24 balls, including 5 boundaries, shifted the momentum. She stitched a crucial 31-run stand with Immaculate Nakisuuyi, who played a more patient knock of 31 from 40 deliveries. Their partnership guided the side past early trouble before Nampiina was trapped lbw by Lorna Anyait at 52/3 in 7.6 overs.
Nakisuuyi continued to anchor the innings, building another valuable partnership, this time with Rita Musamali. The duo added 34 runs, taking the score to 86/4 by the 14.4-over mark when Nakisuuyi was dismissed, caught and bowled by Lorna Anyait. Musamali then took responsibility in the death overs, contributing 29 off 32 balls, but her dismissal at 105/5 in 18.6 overs, caught by Immaculate off Asumin Akurut, slowed the final push.
The finishing touches were applied by Proscovia Alako (9* off 12) and Esther Iloku (6* off 3), ensuring Uganda Women closed their innings at 115/5 in 20 overs. Among the bowlers, Lorna Anyait stood out with impressive figures of 2/13 in 4 overs, while Irene Alumo also picked up 2 wickets. Asumin Akurut chipped in with 1/22, and Tino Sarah delivered an economical spell of 4 overs for just 16 runs.
Chasing 116, Uganda A Women never quite found the momentum required. The innings got off to a shaky start as Jimia Abdallah Muhammed was run out for 2, followed by Girigish Shadia Nabulime falling cheaply for 4, leaving them at 6/2 early on. Asumin Akurut also failed to make an impact, dismissed for a duck, reducing the side to 10/3.
A brief recovery came through Immaculate Nandera, who played a fighting knock of 26 off 29 balls, including a boundary and a six. She tried to rebuild alongside Phiona Egaru Kulume, but the latter managed only 4 runs before falling. Nandera’s dismissal, stumped off Stephanie Nampiina at 41/4, once again tilted the game firmly in Uganda Women’s favour.
Lorna Anyait (7 off 11) and Ilora Joan (8 off 19) attempted to stabilise, but regular wickets derailed any hopes of a comeback. Run-outs further compounded their struggles, with Lorna Anyait involved in one such dismissal. The lower order couldn’t provide resistance, as Irene Alumo (4), Malemikia Patricia (6), and Ariago Michelle (0) fell in quick succession.
Despite Tino Sarah remaining unbeaten on 3, Uganda A Women were bowled out for 78 in 18.4 overs, falling short by 37 runs.
Uganda Women’s Bowling Unit was clinical throughout. Naume Jane Amongin led the attack with a brilliant spell of 3/12 in 3.4 overs, while Kevin Amuge and Sheila Namagoba picked up 2 wickets each, maintaining tight lines. Stephanie Nampiina also contributed with a wicket, and the fielding unit backed the bowlers with sharp run-outs and a crucial stumping.
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