Match 8: Hong Kong Women vs Uganda Women – Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming, Pitch Report

Hong Kong Women and Uganda Women will meet in Match 8 of the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Namibia 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Saturday, July 25. Both teams have won one of their two matches so far and are level on two points, but Uganda are currently second in the table with a Net Run Rate of +0.277, while Hong Kong sit third with +0.114. With the competition closely placed in the middle of the table, this match could play an important role in deciding the teams’ positions going into the final round of games.

Hong Kong will be looking to build on their recent 16-run victory over Tanzania, where captain Natasha Miles led the batting with a half-century and Kary Chan produced an excellent all-round performance. Uganda, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back after their narrow Super Over defeat to Namibia. Their opening win against Hong Kong earlier in the tournament, however, will give them confidence heading into this meeting.

The two sides have already faced each other once in this tournament, with Uganda winning by six wickets on July 21. The recent head-to-head record has also been closely contested. Uganda have won three of the last five completed meetings, while Hong Kong have won two, including a four-wicket victory in March 2025. With both teams sitting on two points, another competitive game is expected in Windhoek.

Squads:

Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team

Maryam Bibi, Alison Siu, Iqra Sahar, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad, Yasmin Daswani, Marina Lamplough, Kaur Mahekdeep, Mariko Hill, Natasha Miles (C), Joyleen Kaur, Shing Chan Dorothea, Kary Chan, Zara Haider

Uganda Women’s Cricket Team

Janet Mbabazi (C), Rita Musamali, Prosscovia Alako, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephani Nampiina, Mohammed Jimia, Malisa Ariokot, Phiona Kulume, Concy Aweko, Asumin Akurut, Esther Iloku, Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza, Irene Mutoni

Players to watch out:

Natasha Miles

Natasha Miles has been Hong Kong’s leading batter in the tournament so far. She has scored 96 runs in two innings, including a highest score of 51. With an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 105.49, she has provided stability at the top of the order. Her 13 boundaries show that she can also find the gaps regularly when she gets going. Hong Kong will once again look to their captain for a strong batting performance.

Prosscovia Alako

Prosscovia Alako has been Uganda’s most productive batter in the series, scoring 82 runs in two innings. She has a highest score of 44 and an average of 41.00, while her strike rate of 100.00 shows her ability to keep the scoreboard moving. Her contribution will be important if Uganda are to put up a strong total or chase successfully.

Sarah Walaza

Sarah Walaza has been Uganda’s standout bowler so far. She has taken four wickets in eight overs across two matches, including best figures of 3/18. She has also bowled one maiden over and conceded only 33 runs, giving her an excellent economy rate of 4.12. Her ability to take wickets while keeping the runs under control makes her a major threat to Hong Kong’s batting line-up.

Kary Chan

Kary Chan has been one of Hong Kong’s most reliable bowlers in the tournament. She has taken two wickets in eight overs, with best figures of 1/16. She has bowled one maiden and conceded 39 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 4.87. Her controlled bowling could be especially important on a venue where bowlers can make an impact.

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Pitch:

The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is generally a balanced surface, but bowlers can have the upper hand, particularly when they maintain good lines and lengths. The average first-innings score is around 133, while the second-innings average drops to approximately 116, suggesting that chasing can become difficult.

Weather:

It is expected to bring bright and settled conditions in Windhoek, with plenty of sunshine and completely clear skies. The temperature could rise to around 26°C during the day, while the morning and evening will be much cooler, with the low expected to be around 8°C.