UGA W vs RWA W Victoria Series 2026: Uganda Win by 6 Runs
Published on November 8, 2026
Summary Overview: Uganda beat Rwanda by 6 runs in the Women's Victoria T20I Series 2026 at Entebbe Cricket Oval, defending just 99 for 6. Player of the Match Immaculate Nakisuuyi took 2 for 16 and made 11, Esther Iloku top-scored with 27 not out, and Rwanda captain Marie Bimenyimana's 4 for 14 was in vain. Uganda go top.
Who won? Uganda, by 6 runs at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Uganda made 99 for 6, and Rwanda finished on 93 for 8.
Who starred? Immaculate Nakisuuyi took 2 for 16, made 11 off 11 and helped run out Shakila Niyomuhoza, and was named Player of the Match. Esther Iloku top-scored with 27 not out.
What about Rwanda? Captain Marie Bimenyimana took 4 for 14 in four overs, but Rwanda's batters could not find enough boundaries, and two run-outs hurt them badly.
What does it mean? In a meeting of the two unbeaten teams, the hosts and defending champions come out on top. Uganda have now won both of their games and go top of the table.
Match Report: Uganda Hold Their Nerve
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 runs when it bats first and the other side cannot reach its total.
Uganda's Innings: Bimenyimana's Four
Uganda captain Janet Mbabazi won the toss and chose to bat, but Rwanda's bowlers made scoring very hard. Rosine Irera trapped Mbabazi lbw for 3, and Marie Bimenyimana bowled Proscovia Alako and had Stephanie Nampiina caught. Uganda were 32 for 3 after seven overs.
Ritah Musamali (23 off 31), the Player of the Match in Uganda's opening game, and Esther Iloku added 34, the best stand of the innings, before Bimenyimana trapped Musamali lbw. Bimenyimana later bowled Immaculate Nakisuuyi (11 off 11) to finish with 4 for 14.
Iloku batted through to 27 not out off 35, and Malisa Ariokot was run out off the last ball. Uganda finished on 99 for 6, helped by 10 extras.
Rwanda's Chase: Squeezed and Run Out
Fanny Utagushimaninde (17) and Gisele Ishimwe (10) put on 29, but Mbabazi had Gisele caught late in the powerplay. Nakisuuyi removed Clarisse Uwase, Consylate Aweko bowled Fanny, and Merveille Uwase was run out. Rwanda were 47 for 4 in the 12th over.
Shakila Niyomuhoza kept Rwanda in it with 21 off 20, but wickets kept falling. Asumin Akurut trapped Alice Ikuzwe, the Player of the Match against the USA, lbw, and Nakisuuyi had Henriette Ishimwe stumped. Then Shakila was run out by Nakisuuyi and Aweko at 85 for 7.
Sarah Walaza had Belise Murekatete caught behind, leaving Rwanda 90 for 8, needing 10 from the last four balls. They managed 3, and Uganda won by 6 runs.
Turning Point: The Run-Out of Shakila Niyomuhoza
Shakila was Rwanda's top scorer and was scoring at better than a run a ball. Her run-out at 85 for 7, with 15 still needed from 8 balls, left Rwanda's lower order with too much to do.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Immaculate Nakisuuyi | Uganda | 2 for 16 (4 overs), 11 (11), plus a run-out, Player of the Match |
| Esther Iloku | Uganda | 27* (35) |
| Asumin Akurut | Uganda | 1 for 13 (4 overs) |
| Consylate Aweko | Uganda | 1 for 16 (4 overs), plus a run-out |
| Ritah Musamali | Uganda | 23 (31), 2 fours |
| Marie Bimenyimana (c) | Rwanda | 4 for 14 (4 overs) |
| Rosine Irera | Rwanda | 1 for 14 (4 overs) |
| Shakila Niyomuhoza | Rwanda | 21 (20), 2 fours |
| Fanny Utagushimaninde | Rwanda | 17 (29), 2 fours |
* not out
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Uganda's slow start | 32 for 3 (7 overs) |
| Musamali and Iloku stand | 34 off 43 balls for the 4th wicket |
| Uganda total | 99 for 6 (20 overs) |
| Rwanda's opening stand | 29 off 34 balls |
| Rwanda in trouble | 47 for 4 (11.3 overs) |
| Shakila run out | 85 for 7, needing 15 from 8 balls |
| Walaza removes Murekatete | 90 for 8, needing 10 from 4 balls |
| Rwanda finish | 93 for 8, 6 runs short |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 6 overs |
| Uganda | 29 for 2 |
| Rwanda | 29 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Uganda | Janet Mbabazi (c), Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Ritah Musamali, Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Malisa Ariokot, Kevin Awino (wk), Consylate Aweko, Asumin Akurut, Sarah Walaza |
| Rwanda | Fanny Utagushimaninde, Gisele Ishimwe, Clarisse Uwase, Merveille Uwase (wk), Shakila Niyomuhoza, Alice Ikuzwe, Belise Murekatete, Henriette Ishimwe, Marie Bimenyimana (c), Rosine Irera, Ruth Uwimana |
Both teams were unchanged from their opening games.
Victoria Series 2026 Table After Day 2
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Uganda | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.230 |
| Rwanda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.200 |
| Namibia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.117 |
| USA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.550 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full 20 overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Uganda (EAT) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 5 | Sun, Nov 8 | Namibia vs Rwanda | 9:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 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). Monday, November 9, is a rest day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Uganda Women vs Rwanda Women?
- Uganda, by 6 runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Immaculate Nakisuuyi, for 2 for 16, 11 runs and a run-out.
Who took the most wickets?
- Rwanda captain Marie Bimenyimana, with 4 for 14.
Who is top of the Victoria Series table?
- Uganda, the only team to have won both of their games.
When do Uganda play next?
- Sunday, November 8, against the USA at 2:00 PM Uganda time (4:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM PKT).
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