Match Summary – Game 2
Canada: 82/6 in 20 overs
Uganda: 83/6 in 19.5 overs
Result: Uganda won by 4 wickets
Player of the Match: Immaculate Nakisuuyi
Next Match: October 23, 10:00 AM – Lugogo Cricket Oval
The Victoria Pearls of Uganda secured a dramatic 4-wicket win over Canada in the second game of the 2025 Victoria Series, holding their nerve in a last-over thriller at the Lugogo Cricket Oval to go 2-0 up in the series.
Chasing 83 for victory on a sluggish surface, Uganda found themselves in early trouble before a composed knock from Immaculate Nakisuuyi (37 off 33 balls) guided the hosts to victory with just one ball into the final over.
Canada bounced back from their first-game struggles with a much-improved batting display, anchored by a determined 30 from captain Amarpal Kaur. Debutant Srishti Raha joined a reshuffled Canadian lineup that showed greater resilience at the crease.
Early wickets from Uganda’s Kevin Amuge and Naome Jane Amongin put Canada on the back foot, but middle-order contributions from Achini Perera (19) and Terisha Lavia (19) pushed the visitors to a competitive 82/6 in 20 overs.
Uganda’s disciplined bowling attack once again delivered:
Kevin Amuge: 2 wickets
Naome Jane Amongin: 2 wickets
Consylate Aweko & Sarah Akiteng: 1 wicket each
Unlike their smooth chase in the opening match, Uganda stumbled early in reply. Leading scorer Janet Mbabazi managed just 2 before falling, with Esther Iloku and Kevin Awino also departing cheaply.
With the scoreboard reading a precarious 24/4, pressure mounted on the hosts. Nakisuuyi and Stephanie Nampiina (13) steadied the innings with a crucial 32-run partnership, while Proscovia Alako’s late cameo (12) inched Uganda closer to the target.
Despite a spirited bowling effort by Canada, including five different wicket-takers, the game was ultimately decided by a wide ball from Amarpal Kaur to start the final over — handing Uganda the win with one delivery bowled.
Player of the Match Immaculate Nakisuuyi’s mature performance under pressure earned widespread praise.
Canadian skipper Amarpal Kaur remained upbeat despite the narrow loss:
“I’m proud of how we pushed the game to the final over. It’s a step forward, but we know we need to give our bowlers more runs to work with. That’s the key going forward.”
With Uganda leading the series 2-0, both teams will now take a break to participate in Women’s Cricket Week Celebrations at Gayaza High School — a day devoted to promoting the sport through fun events, coaching, and community engagement.
The series resumes on Thursday, October 23, with Game 3 set for 10:00 AM at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
