In an intense encounter at the Jinja SS Cricket Oval, Kenya triumphed over the Baby Cricket Cranes in the first game of the Easter Youth ODI Series. Winning the toss, Kenya opted to bat first, setting a challenging target of 147 runs before being bowled out in the 42nd over.
Arshdeep Kundi emerged as Kenya’s standout performer, notching an impressive 38 runs, punctuated by 2 fours and 2 sixes. However, Uganda’s Gurjivan Singh showcased remarkable bowling prowess, claiming a total of 5 wickets, the highest in the game.
Despite a valiant effort, the Baby Cranes fell short of Kenya’s total, succumbing to Kenya’s bowling attack in the 33rd over, ultimately losing by just 27 runs. Mulongo Paul showcased resilience for Uganda, scoring 42 runs, the highest individual total of the match, featuring 2 fours and 1 six.
With Kenya securing victory in the series opener, attention now turns to Uganda’s clash against Rwanda at the Jinja SS Cricket Oval on Wednesday, March 27.