Uganda produced a commanding 47-run victory over Kenya on Friday on the ILT20 event that’s at the moment unfolding in Kigali.
The outcome was notably vital as a result of Uganda had misplaced their first assembly with Kenya earlier within the competitors by 8 wickets: Uganda 189/6 (20) Kenya 193/2 (16.4).
This time, they responded emphatically, ending Kenya’s unbeaten run and taking the momentum into the title decider.
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Uganda posted 197/7 of their 20 overs, powered by an impressive 95 from Olipa Gerald, earlier than bowling Kenya out for 150 in 19 overs.
Gerald was the heartbeat of Uganda’s innings. Coming into bat with the aspect needing to construct a giant whole, he unleashed 8 sixes and 6 fours in a 52-ball assault, putting at 182.69.
His innings supplied Uganda with the platform to complete near 200, whereas Riazat Ali Shah added a brisk 32 from 19 balls, maintaining the strain on Kenya all through the innings.
Kenya's chase by no means takes off
Kenya's response suffered an early blow when Rushab Patel was dismissed for a three-ball duck.
Captain Dhiren Gondaria made 11 earlier than falling, whereas Rakep Patel supplied some resistance with 33 from 23 balls, together with three fours and two sixes.
Gurdeep Singh added 17 from 15 and Sachin Gill 22 from 24, however Kenya struggled to supply the sustained partnerships required to stick with the asking price.
They had been finally dismissed for 150 within the nineteenth over, 47 runs in need of Uganda's goal.
Uganda's bowlers shared the workload, with their assault repeatedly breaking partnerships and stopping Kenya from launching a late restoration.
The victory means Uganda and Kenya will meet once more, this time with the trophy at stake.
The 2 groups, stage on factors and victories, have dominated the competitors up to now. This Saturday, they’ll face off within the remaining to crown the ILT20 Champion 2026.
