Entebbe [Uganda], December 18 (ANI): Zimbabwe and Uganda ladies’s cricket groups sealed their locations within the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier following their outstanding performances within the Africa Qualifier.
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Uganda and Zimbabwe have been undefeated within the group stage and went on to win their semi-final clashes in opposition to Tanzania and Namibia respectively to seal their place within the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
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Concy Aweko led Uganda workforce struggled throughout their conflict in opposition to Tanzania within the semi-final. They have been caught at 5/3 in 5 overs after being put to bat.
Stephani Nampiina (51) and Rita Musamali (35*) lifted the spirits of the workforce propelling their aspect to 99/4 in tough bowling situations.
While chasing the goal, Tanzania regarded snug, as they discovered themselves 53/1 within the thirteenth over. All-rounder Janet Mbabazi broke the partnership between Saum Mtae (35) and Monica Pascal (15).
She despatched Pascal again with some assist from Lorna Anyait within the subject. Mbabazi then despatched Mtae with a runout and later claimed two extra wickets to complete with the figures of three/14.
Musamali took three of the final 4 wickets, ending with the figures of three/11 (3) to assist Uganda seal a 10-run win. For her match-winning efficiency, she claimed Player of the Match honours.
Zimbabwe then again clinched a complete 86-run victory over Namibia.
Every batter of Zimbabwe’s high 4 order revamped 20 runs, with wicket-keeper Modester Mupachikwa’s 33 propelling the aspect to 150/6.
In reply, Edelle van Zyl was the one Namibian to go 20 runs, Zimbabwe’s collective bowling effort which led by Precious Marange’s 3/9 (4), Nomvelo Sibanda (2/8 off three overs) and Josephine Nkomo (2/4 off three overs) ended Nambia’s distress as they skittled them out for 64.
In the match closing, Zimbabwe went on to chase down Uganda’s whole of 79, with Marange’s 5/7 (4), which featured a hat-trick, paving her manner for the Player of the Final award.
The African pair joined Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, USA and Vanuatu on the ten-team Global Qualifier, which can decide the ultimate two T20 World Cup 2024 spots.
The T20 World Cup will probably be held in September and October in Bangladesh subsequent 12 months.
The hosts (Bangladesh), in addition to Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and West Indies are already confirmed entrants on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024. (ANI)
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
