Uganda’s national women’s cricket team, the Victoria pearls were crowned as the Champions of the third edition of the Victoria Series after completed a dominant 5-0 Victory against visiting Canada women in thrilling 12 run victory in the a final game played at Lugogo Cricket Oval.
The hosts, who were once again asked to bat first by the visiting Canadians, posted 101 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to handy contributions from captain Janet Mbabazi (26 off 31) at the top of the order, Rita Musamali (20 not out off 28) – a match defining knock for Uganda in the middle of the innings, and a late flourish by the powerful Proscovia Alako who muscled an unbeaten 17 off 7 balls including 16 in the last over.
In reply, Canada were bowled out for 89 in 20 overs. Uganda’s new-ball specialist Jane Naume Amongin dismantled the top order with figures of 3 for 12, while debutant spinner Teddy Oyella mesmerized the tail to finish with match-winning figures of 4 for 19, all four wickets coming in the final over.
The Uganda’s right handed wicket-taker mmaculate Nakisuyi were on the same after noon awarded with the best player of the series, which came as a no surprise following her incredible displays throughout the tourney.
MVP Immaculate Nakisuuyi, who was also marking her 100th WT20I appearance, said:
“It’s good momentum for us as we prepare for the next major tournament in Thailand. Everyone executed their roles perfectl especially the bowlers. The batters didn’t have things going their way most of the time but in every match we found someone to carry us into a commanding position. We carry all the positive energy from this series forward.
Team Uganda received their gold medals and winners’ crown from LycaMobile Uganda’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) Arvind Kakkar and Marketing Director Vikram Lal, alongside Cricket Uganda (CU) Chairman Jackson Kavuma.
Individual Accolade Winners for the 2025 Victoria Series
Series Result: Uganda Women won 5–0
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Immaculate Nakisuuyi (81 runs, 4 wickets, 5 dismissals)
Best Bowler: Kevin Amuge (10 wickets, 83 runs conceded, 75 dot balls)
Best Batter: Amarpal Kaur (Canada) – 118 runs, average 39.33
Player of the Match (5th T20I): Naume Jane Amongin – 3/12 & 2 catches
