The Uganda national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, demonstrated their dominance with a commanding 52-run victory over Bahrain in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B (CWCCLB) at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. This win cements Uganda’s position at the top of the league standings with 11 points, ahead of Italy and Hong Kong, both at 9 points.
Electing to bat first, Uganda posted an impressive total of 249 for 9 in their 50 overs. The innings was powered by Raghav Dhawan’s 85 runs off 105 balls, including 11 boundaries, and supported by Riazat Ali Shah, who contributed 49 runs. Robinson Obuya also added a solid 43 runs to anchor the innings. Late contributions from Alpesh Ramjani (20 not out) and Fred Achellam (17) bolstered the team’s total.
Bahrain’s response was disrupted early, thanks to the exceptional bowling of young pacer Juma Miyagi, who claimed 4 wickets for just 53 runs. He was ably supported by Cosmas Kyewuta and Bilal Hassan, who took two wickets each. Despite a spirited 83-run knock from Asif Ali, Bahrain’s innings folded at 197 in 44.1 overs. Dinesh Nakrani also added to his List A wickets tally during the game.
The victory underscores Uganda’s strong performance in this tournament and highlights their tactical brilliance against a competitive Bahrain side. The Cricket Cranes aim to maintain their momentum as they face Singapore next, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Kowloon Cricket Club.
Match Summary:
Uganda: 249/9 in 50 overs (Raghav Dhawan 85, Riazat Ali Shah 49, Robinson Obuya 43; Imran Khan 3/46, Imran Anwar 2/40)
Bahrain: 197 all out in 44.1 overs (Asif Ali 83, Sohail Ahmed 43; Juma Miyagi 4/53, Cosmas Kyewuta 2/26, Bilal Hassan 2/42)
Next Match: Singapore vs. Uganda on Monday, February 10, 4 a.m. EAT at Kowloon Cricket Club.
