Riazat Ali Shah struck an excellent 60 off 36 balls, however Uganda suffered heartbreak on the end as Nigeria held on for a one-run victory within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja on Sunday.
Chasing 149 for victory, Uganda completed on 147 for 9 from their 20 overs, with Riazat offering the principle spark in a chase that went all the way down to the ultimate supply.
The captain smashed three fours and 5 sixes, citing his half-century from simply 29 balls. He placed on 78 with Olipa Gerald, who made 18, earlier than their partnership was damaged with Uganda on 99.
Riazat fell three overs later for 60, leaving Uganda 108 for 4. Sumeet Verma made 12 and Alpesh Ramjani added 20, however Nigeria saved taking wickets at key moments.
Cyrus Kakuru made 11 earlier than being run out within the twentieth over, leaving Uganda needing two runs from the ultimate supply. Juma Miyagi managed one earlier than he too was run out, handing Nigeria a dramatic victory.
Earlier, Nigeria had been bowled out for 148 in 19.4 overs after successful the toss and selecting to bat.
Isaac Danladi top-scored with 47 off 28 balls, whereas Ali Rahmon made 35 from 23 and Selim Salau contributed 30.
Joseph Baguma was Uganda’s standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs. Juma Miyagi claimed two wickets as Uganda fought again to dismiss Nigeria with two balls remaining.
Regardless of the defeat, Uganda had already secured their place within the 2027 ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Ultimate earlier than the match. The consequence solely decided the ending order, with Nigeria topping the group and Uganda ending second.
The Cricket Cranes now transfer on to the Regional Ultimate, the place they’ll proceed their push for a spot on the 2028 T20 World Cup.
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