Namibia Women produced a determined bowling performance to secure a thrilling four-run victory over Uganda Women in the eighth match of the Women’s Victoria T20 Series at Entebbe on November 10, 2026. In a low-scoring encounter, Namibia defended their modest total of 81 runs, with Uganda managing only 77 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a fighting contribution from Proscovia Alako and Rita Musamali, Uganda’s batting lineup struggled to build partnerships as Namibia’s bowlers continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals.
Batting first, Namibia Women had a difficult start after losing Merczerly Gorases for just one run off seven deliveries, bowled by Sarah Walaza in the third over at 5/1. Captain Sune Wittmann, who scored eight off 13 balls, was the next to depart after being stumped by Kevin Awino off Janet Mbabazi’s bowling at 15/2 in 5.2 overs. Naomi Benjamin also struggled to get going, scoring five off 17 deliveries before being caught by Kampi Nainhabo off Walaza at 21/3 in 7.3 overs.
With three wickets down, Namibia needed someone to stabilise the innings. Mekelaye Mwatile took responsibility and attempted to rebuild alongside Kayleen Green. However, Green managed only six runs from 15 deliveries before being stumped by Awino off Mbabazi at 30/4 in 10.2 overs. The situation worsened when Wilka Mwatile was dismissed for a two-ball duck, caught by Awino off Mbabazi, leaving Namibia at 30/5 in 10.4 overs.
Mekelaye continued to hold one end together, but the wickets kept falling around her. Edelle van Zyl departed for one off five balls after being trapped lbw by Concy Aweko at 33/6 in 11.5 overs. Jurriene Diergaardt provided a brief contribution with 10 off seven deliveries, including a boundary, before being dismissed by Walaza at 45/7 in 13.4 overs. Sylvia Shihepo followed for a two-ball duck, caught by Nainhabo off Walaza, as Namibia slipped to 46/8 in 13.6 overs.
Victoria Hamunyela then added some valuable runs towards the end of the innings, scoring 14 off 13 balls, including a boundary. However, she was run out by Immaculate Nakisuyi and Walaza at 80/9 in 18.4 overs. Mekelaye Mwatile, who had top-scored with 27 off 34 deliveries, was the final wicket to fall, run out by Awino and Walaza at 81/10 in 19 overs. Eveleen Kejarukua remained unbeaten without facing a delivery as Namibia were bowled out for 81.
Sarah Walaza and Janet Mbabazi were Uganda’s standout bowlers, claiming three wickets each. Walaza returned figures of 3/18 in four overs, while Mbabazi finished with 3/13, also from four overs. Concy Aweko picked up one wicket for eight runs in three overs, while Kampi Nainhabo claimed one wicket for 18 runs in three overs. Malisa Ariokot delivered an economical spell of 0/13 in four overs, including a maiden, while Immaculate Nakisuyi conceded eight runs in her solitary over without taking a wicket.
Chasing 82 for victory, Uganda Women suffered an early setback when captain Janet Mbabazi was dismissed for one off seven balls, trapped lbw by Eveleen Kejarukua at 1/1 in 1.1 overs. Stephani Nampinna followed for four off 11 deliveries, caught by Edelle van Zyl off Kejarukua at 13/2 in 3.6 overs.
Proscovia Alako then attempted to revive the chase with an attacking innings. She scored 21 off 23 balls, striking three boundaries, and found support in Rita Musamali. The pair helped Uganda move past the 40-run mark before Alako was dismissed at 42/3 in 9.2 overs, caught by Sune Wittmann off Jurriene Diergaardt’s bowling.
Esther Iloku could not contribute to the chase, departing for a seven-ball duck after being bowled by Victoria Hamunyela at 43/4 in 10.4 overs. Immaculate Nakisuyi scored two off six deliveries before being caught by Wilka Mwatile off Hamunyela at 49/5 in 12.5 overs. Kevin Awino was next to depart for three off six balls, bowled by Kejarukua at 55/6 in 14.3 overs.
Rita Musamali continued her efforts but could not take Uganda closer to the target. She scored 19 off 28 deliveries, including a boundary, before being bowled by Kayleen Green at 61/7 in 15.3 overs. Sarah Walaza added three runs from eight balls before being dismissed by Diergaardt at 70/8 in 17.6 overs. Kampi Nainhabo was then run out by Mekelaye Mwatile and Diergaardt for one off five deliveries at 77/9 in 19.4 overs. Malisa Ariokot became the final wicket to fall, run out by Wilka Mwatile and Gorases for 12 off 19 balls, as Uganda were bowled out for 77 in 20 overs. Concy Aweko remained unbeaten without facing a delivery.
Eveleen Kejarukua led Namibia’s bowling attack with impressive figures of 3/25 in four overs. Victoria Hamunyela and Jurriene Diergaardt claimed two wickets apiece, conceding 13 and eight runs respectively. Kayleen Green also picked up a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/11 in three overs. Wilka Mwatile was particularly economical, delivering four overs for just eight runs, including a maiden, while Sylvia Shihepo conceded eight runs in her solitary over without taking a wicket.
Namibia Women eventually secured a memorable four-run victory, successfully defending their total through disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Although Alako and Musamali offered resistance for Uganda, Kejarukua, Hamunyela and Diergaardt ensured that the opposition never gained complete control of the chase. The closely fought contest highlighted Namibia’s ability to defend a low total under pressure in the Women’s Victoria T20 Series.
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