Holders Rwanda face a high risk of elimination from Kwibuka Women T20 tournament after losing to Uganda by 12 runs on Wednesday. They now must beat Zimbabwe on Friday to qualify for the final.
Defeat for Leornad Nhamburo's team dropped them to third place with 16 points, behind leaders Uganda and Zimbabwe , who beat Nigeria by 64 runs.
Other key batters including Proscovia Alako , Stephanie Nampiina , Rita Musamali and captain Janet Mbabazi , scored in double figures not none as dominant as they would have wished. In reply, and chasing 101 to win, captain Diane Bimenyimana continued her rich form, top-scoring for Rwanda with 32 off 42, including six 4s and a 6.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
Nakisuyi, as she did with the bat, led Uganda's bowling, picking three wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, while Consulate Aweko Nimungu took two wickets for 11 runs from 4 overs.
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