Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

Victoria Pearls’ dream of reaching the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier ended on Thursday after a five-wicket loss to Zimbabwe in the Africa Qualifier semi-final at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Uganda batted first and scored 119/7 in 20 overs. It was a fighting total, but they found it hard to score freely as Zimbabwe’s bowlers kept things tight and stopped important partnerships from building. Zimbabwe chased the runs with patience and control. They reached 120/5 in 17.4 overs. The turning point came from Nyasha Gwanzura, who scored a quick 17 runs from just six balls, hitting two big…

The Victoria Pearls are ready to chase glory once again. After weeks of intense preparation, the team is set to fly out on August 29 for Windhoek, Namibia, where they’ll compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers from August 31 to September 6. Flagged off at the National Council of Sports in Lugogo, the team received official blessings from Assistant General Secretary Milton Chebet, who urged them to represent the nation with pride and determination. Drawn in Group B, Uganda will battle regional rivals Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The top two teams from each group advance to…

Uganda maintained their unbeaten streak in the Pearl of Africa T20 Series with a commanding 28-run win over Kenya at the Entebbe Cricket Oval on Monday. While the spotlight often falls on the batters, it was veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga who turned the tide Uganda’s way. The 43-year-old, with decades of experience behind him, delivered a match-winning spell that dismantled Kenya’s top order and left them with too steep a climb. His remarkable 3/10 in just three overs rightly earned him the Player of the Match accolade. Earlier, Uganda had to recover from early jitters after losing two wickets inside…

On Saturday afternoon at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe, the Cricket Cranes pulled off one of their most hard-fought victories in recent memory, edging 13th-ranked United Arab Emirates by just six runs in a match that had everything: early setbacks, shifting momentum, and a captain rising to the occasion under crushing pressure. That captain, Juma Miyaji, is still finding his feet in leadership but he’s already proving he can carry the weight. With Uganda defending 126, Miyaji didn’t just marshal his bowlers; he became the difference-maker, taking three crucial wickets and executing a game-turning run-out to seal a dramatic win…

Uganda started their T20 series in style with a commanding 77-run win over Nigeria in a rain-hit match on Friday morning at Lakeside Oval. Batting first, the Cricket Cranes put up a strong total of 180 for 4 in 20 overs. Robinson Obuya led the charge with a solid unbeaten 58 off 39 balls. He was well supported by Raghav Dhawan and Shrideep Mangela, both scoring 33 runs, while Cyrus Kakuru added a quick 26 to boost the total. Nigeria’s bowlers struggled to stop the flow of runs, with Sylvester Okpe being the most economical, taking 1 for 27 from…

Rounders grabbed an important win in their 11th match of the season, beating Aboojo by 3 wickets in a tense low-scoring match at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. The win lifts Rounders to 5th place on the table, helping them move out of the relegation zone—for now. Coming off a confident win against Tornado Bee at the same venue, Rounders looked to carry that energy into this game. Aboojo, however, had other plans early on. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, their openers Brian Asaba and Ivan Thawithemwira stormed to 26 runs in just the second over.…

Cricket returns to the spotlight in Uganda this July as Entebbe Cricket Oval hosts the Pearl of Africa T20 Series, a tournament that promises more than just competition. Five teams. Uganda, Kenya, UAE, Namibia A, and Kuwait will be in action from July 16 to 28. For fans, it’s a chance to watch international-level cricket at home. For the players, it’s a platform to improve, learn, and grow. Uganda’s coach Abhay Sharma is looking beyond wins. “We want to try different combinations and give more players a chance,” he said. “It’s part of our long-term development.” The tournament will be…

There’s no more hiding for Wanderers and Avengers. As they meet on Sunday at Lugogo Cricket Oval, both sides know exactly what’s at stake. Tied at the bottom of the table with just 3 points each, the loser could be staring at relegation. Their first encounter was washed out by rain, but this time the pressure is real. Wanderers come in with a bit of a boost after beating Rounders last weekend. Avengers, on the other hand, were left frustrated after a narrow 3-wicket loss to table-toppers Ceylon Lions. It’s been a tough season for them, especially in the closing…

Wanderers and Rounders Cricket Clubs meet again this weekend in a clash that runs deeper than league standings. Match Day 8 of the Men’s National 50 Over League brings together two sides bound by history and divided by heartbreak. Their rivalry grew stronger during the 2024 T20 Cup final when Wanderers won by just three runs. Defending a small total of 99, Wanderers managed to get Rounders all out for 96. It was a close and exciting finish that surprised everyone and left Rounders feeling disappointed. This Saturday, the rematch comes in a longer format and with changed fortunes. Wanderers,…

A friendship that started with a handshake nearly two decades ago has once again come through for Ugandan cricket. On Thursday, the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) received a major consignment of equipment from its long-time partners, Bankstown District Cricket Club (BDCC) of New South Wales, Australia. The shipment, filled with essential gear—bats, balls, pads, gloves, helmets, wicket covers, a turf roller, and even coaching literature—will go a long way in boosting cricket development programs across the country. This partnership dates back to 2005, following Uganda’s debut at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh. It was there that Ugandan players…