Uganda returned to profitable methods within the ICC Cricket World Cup Problem League B with an eight-wicket victory over Singapore on the Estim Floor, TCA Enviornment, College of Dar es Salaam.
The Cricket Cranes had entered the match after two consecutive defeats, however produced a managed efficiency to maintain their qualification hopes firmly alive.
Singapore have been dismissed for 175 from their 40 overs after rain diminished the match. Uganda wanted solely 32.5 overs to succeed in 176 for 2, securing the factors with 43 balls remaining.
The end result takes Uganda to 22 factors, degree with Italy on the prime of the desk. Italy stay forward on internet run price, whereas Hong Kong-China are two factors behind on 20.
Juma Miyaji was significantly efficient with the brand new ball, ending with 4 wickets for 22 runs from eight overs. Kenneth Waiswa and Joseph Baguma took three wickets apiece.
Singapore misplaced three wickets for 22 runs earlier than Manpreet Singh and Raheel Thakkar started the restoration. Singh top-scored with 50, whereas Thakkar contributed 33.
Their partnership helped Singapore transfer to 85 for 4 on the midway stage and 125 for 5 after 30 overs. Uganda then tightened their bowling and eliminated the remaining wickets to deliver the innings to an finish at 175.
The goal offered little problem for Uganda.
Raghav Dhawan and Simon Ssesazi offered a stable begin, placing on 107 for the primary wicket. Ssesazi made 37 from 59 deliveries earlier than Chandramouli Sridev ended the partnership.
Gerald Olipa then added momentum to the innings. The younger right-hander scored 40 from 30 balls, together with 5 fours and a six, and shared a 50-run partnership with Dhawan.
When Olipa was dismissed with Uganda on 157 for 2, solely 19 runs have been required.
Dhawan remained unbeaten on 77 from 97 balls and completed the chase alongside vice-captain Kenneth Waiswa. His innings included eight fours and a six, incomes him the Participant of the Match award.
Talking after the sport, Dhawan mentioned Uganda needed to stay affected person after the setbacks of their earlier matches.
“We badly wanted this victory. After the final two video games, the necessary factor was to settle ourselves and construct a correct partnership,” he mentioned.
Dhawan additionally praised Ssesazi for serving to set up the opening stand and Olipa for his aggressive contribution.
For assistant coach Jackson Ogwang, the workforce’s capability to stay to its plans was essential.
“The boys have proven a whole lot of struggle. We had our KPIs going into the sport and we ticked them off,” Ogwang mentioned.
He singled out Miyaji’s opening spell as a significant factor in placing Singapore below strain.
“Juma was excellent with the brand new ball. His tempo and self-discipline created early havoc and put Singapore below strain from the start.”
Uganda now have one match remaining within the competitors, towards Bahrain on August 18.
Italy have two matches left, towards Hong Kong-China on August 17 and Tanzania on August 18. With the highest two groups advancing to the following stage of the 2027 ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup qualification pathway, the ultimate fixtures will decide who strikes ahead.
For Uganda, the instant activity is Bahrain. One other win would strengthen their place and will show decisive within the race for qualification.
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