UGA W vs NAM W Victoria Series 2026: Musamali 42*, Uganda Win
Published on November 6, 2026
Summary Overview: Uganda beat Namibia by 4 wickets in the opening match of the Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026 at Entebbe Cricket Oval. Malisa Ariokot took 3 for 9 as Namibia were held to 73 for 9, and Player of the Match Ritah Musamali made 42 not out after Uganda slumped to 18 for 4 in the chase.
Who won? Uganda, by 4 wickets with three balls to spare at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Namibia made 73 for 9, and Uganda reached 74 for 6 in 19.3 overs.
Who starred? Ritah Musamali batted through the chase for 42 not out off 55 balls and was named Player of the Match. Earlier, Malisa Ariokot took 3 for 9 from her four overs.
What about Namibia? Their bowlers made it a real contest. Wilka Mwatile took 3 for 9, including two wickets in the first over, and Uganda were 18 for 4 at one stage.
What does it mean? The defending champions start their title defence with a win over Namibia, the team they also beat in July's Capricorn Series final. Namibia now face the USA on Saturday morning.
Match Report: Bowlers on Top in Entebbe
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 International (T20I), each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by wickets when it chases down the target; "4 wickets" means Uganda still had four of their ten wickets left.
Namibia's Innings: A Fast Start, Then the Squeeze
Uganda captain Janet Mbabazi won the toss and chose to bowl, and Namibia flew out of the blocks. Wicketkeeper Merczerly Gorases hit two fours in 11 off 4 balls, and captain Sune Wittmann made 11 off 8, as Namibia raced to 22 without loss in 11 balls.
Then Uganda struck back. Consylate Aweko bowled Gorases, Sarah Walaza had Wittmann caught, and Aweko removed Mekelaye Mwatile. Malisa Ariokot then bowled the experienced Kayleen Green and trapped Jurriene Diergaardt lbw, and Namibia were 36 for 5 in the seventh over.
Uganda's bowlers gave nothing away. Immaculate Nakisuuyi bowled three overs for just 7 runs, and Mbabazi three for 9. Only Naomi Benjamin (20 not out off 33) passed 11, and Namibia finished on 73 for 9. After that fast start, they scored just 51 runs from their last 109 balls.
Uganda's Chase: Musamali Holds Firm
Uganda's reply began even worse. Wilka Mwatile bowled Mbabazi with the second ball and had Proscovia Alako caught in the same over, and then removed Stephanie Nampiina. Eveleen Kejarukua had Esther Iloku caught, and Uganda were 18 for 4 after six overs.
Ritah Musamali refused to panic. She added 18 with Immaculate Nakisuuyi and 28 with Kevin Awino (7 off 19), working the ball around on a slow pitch. Kejarukua removed Awino at 64 for 6 in the 18th over, but Malisa Ariokot joined Musamali and hit a four in her 6 not out, and Uganda won with three balls to spare. Musamali finished on 42 not out, with four fours, more than half of Uganda's total.
Turning Point: Uganda's Fightback With the Ball
At 22 for 0 after 11 balls, Namibia were scoring at two runs a ball. Uganda's bowlers then took five wickets for 14 runs in the next five overs, and Namibia never recovered. On a pitch where runs were hard to come by, that collapse decided the match.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Ritah Musamali | Uganda | 42* (55), 4 fours, plus 2 catches, Player of the Match |
| Malisa Ariokot | Uganda | 3 for 9 (4 overs), and 6* (7) |
| Consylate Aweko | Uganda | 2 for 20 (4 overs) |
| Immaculate Nakisuuyi | Uganda | 1 for 7 (3 overs) |
| Janet Mbabazi (c) | Uganda | 1 for 9 (3 overs), plus a run-out |
| Wilka Mwatile | Namibia | 3 for 9 (4 overs) |
| Eveleen Kejarukua | Namibia | 2 for 12 (4 overs) |
| Mekelaye Mwatile | Namibia | 1 for 13 (4 overs, 1 maiden) |
| Naomi Benjamin | Namibia | 20* (33) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Namibia's flying start | 22 for 0 (1.5 overs) |
| Five wickets for 14 runs | 22 for 0 to 36 for 5 |
| Namibia total | 73 for 9 (20 overs) |
| Wilka Mwatile's first over | Uganda 3 for 2 |
| Uganda in trouble | 18 for 4 (5.3 overs) |
| Musamali and Awino stand | 28 off 41 balls for the 6th wicket |
| Uganda win | 74 for 6 (19.3 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 6 overs |
| Namibia | 33 for 4 |
| Uganda | 18 for 4 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Uganda | Janet Mbabazi (c), Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Ritah Musamali, Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Kevin Awino (wk), Malisa Ariokot, Asumin Akurut, Consylate Aweko, Sarah Walaza |
| Namibia | Sune Wittmann (c), Merczerly Gorases (wk), Mekelaye Mwatile, Kayleen Green, Jurriene Diergaardt, Edelle van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile, Eveleen Kejarukua, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Victoria Hamunyela |
Uganda's Sarah Akiteng, the Easter Women's T20 Cup's Most Valuable Player, and Naume Amongin were on the bench.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Uganda (EAT) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 3 | Sat, Nov 7 | Namibia vs USA | 9:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 4 | Sat, Nov 7 | Uganda vs Rwanda | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6 | Sun, Nov 8 | Uganda vs USA | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:00 AM |
All matches at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. EAT is East Africa Time (UTC+3). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Uganda Women vs Namibia Women?
- Uganda, by 4 wickets with three balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Ritah Musamali, for her 42 not out off 55 balls.
Who is Namibia's captain?
- Sune Wittmann captained Namibia in this match.
Who took the most wickets?
- Malisa Ariokot (Uganda) and Wilka Mwatile (Namibia), with 3 for 9 each.
When do Uganda play next?
- Saturday, November 7, against Rwanda at 2:00 PM Uganda time (4:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM PKT).
Related Guides and Series Coverage
📋 Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026: Full Schedule, Match Times and Squads
📋 ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: Full Schedule, Groups and Match Times
📋 Namibia vs Ireland 5th ODI 2026: Smit's 4 for 20 Wins Namibia the Series 3-2