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Namibia Edge Uganda to Take Capricorn Series Lead

Oscar Diego Mujuni by Oscar Diego Mujuni
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Namibia Edge Uganda to Take Capricorn Series Lead

Hosts Namibia edged Uganda’s Victoria Pearls by just one run in a dramatic fifth match of the Capricorn Series at the HP Oval on Monday, to take a 3–2 lead in the six-match T20 series.

With the series now delicately poised heading into today’s finale, Uganda will be ruing a missed opportunity after letting a dominant position slip away in a game that had looked well within their grasp for long stretches.

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Namibia, electing to bat after winning the toss for the third game in a row, found themselves in deep trouble early on.

Uganda’s opening bowlers struck with ruthless precision, removing key batters Kalyan Green for a duck and Suné Wittmann for just 10.

The hosts limped to 19/3 at the end of the powerplay and were only marginally better at the halfway mark, posting 35/4 after 10 overs.

But just when Namibia looked set for a sub-par total, all-rounder Mwatile Mekalaye stepped up with a mature and match-defining unbeaten 60 off 49 balls.

Her innings, laced with timely boundaries and clever rotation of strike, resurrected Namibia’s innings and lifted them to a competitive total of 126/6.

Uganda made two significant changes to their side, handing a debut to youngster Shakira Saddick and recalling Phiona Kulume, who replaced the experienced duo of Kevin Awino and Sarah Walaza.

With the changes, the visitors looked in firm control, needing just 54 from the last 10 overs with nine wickets in hand.

However, Namibia clawed back into the contest with disciplined bowling and tight fielding.

Uganda’s middle order faltered under pressure, with a series of poor shot selections leading to a steady procession of wickets.

Despite needing just 11 runs off the last two overs, Uganda lost crucial wickets, including two in the final over.

The match came down to the last ball. Uganda, needing two to win with one wicket in hand, saw their hopes dashed when Sarah Akiteng was dismissed trying to force a boundary, sealing a one-run win for the jubilant hosts.

The result marks Namibia’s third consecutive victory after losing the first two matches of the series, turning the tables and moving them within touching distance of sealing the series on home soil.

For Uganda, the narrow loss is a bitter pill to swallow after such a promising start to both the series and the match.

But with the final match set for Tuesday afternoon, the Victoria Pearls have a shot at redemption and an opportunity to level the series.

The series finale is scheduled for 3:00 PM EAT, and promises to be a thrilling conclusion to what has been a tightly contested and entertaining tour.

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