Riazat Ali Shah starred with 66* off 30 balls including 10 boundaries
Uganda posted 196/7; Nigeria managed only 130/7 in their chase
Uganda finished fifth in the Africa Qualifier after a dominant win
Nigeria beat Uganda by 66 runs in the 5th Place Play-off of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 on Saturday, 4 October, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Match Report
Uganda’s batting clicked once again at Takashinga Sports Club as skipper Riazat Ali Shah led from the front with a stunning 66 not out off just 30 deliveries. Supported by quick hits from Gaurav Tomar (33) and Sumeet Verma (33), Uganda powered past the 190-mark despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Their positive approach kept the scoreboard racing at nearly 10 runs per over, putting Nigeria’s bowlers under constant pressure.
Chasing 197 for victory, Nigeria never really found momentum. Their top and middle order failed to piece together partnerships as Uganda’s bowlers maintained a tight grip throughout the innings. Only captain Sylvester Okpe provided some resistance with an unbeaten 29 off 27, while opener Sulaimon Runsewe made a brisk 16. spinner Henry Ssenyondo was clinical for Uganda, returning with figures of 3/12 in his four overs, dismantling Nigeria’s hopes of a comeback.
Alpesh Ramjani and Juma Miyagi chipped in with important wickets as Nigeria could only reach 130/7 in 20 overs. The disciplined bowling effort rounded off a dominant all-round display for Uganda, who sealed the fifth spot in the regional final with this emphatic 66-run victory, while Nigeria finished sixth despite showing promise earlier in the tournament.
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Toss Update
Uganda won the toss and chose to bat first.
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Playing XIs
Nigeria Playing XI: Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Vincent Adewoye, Isaac Danladi, Solomon Chilemanya, Sesan Adedeji, Sylvester Okpe (c), Ridwan Abdulkareem, Isaac Okpe, Prosper Useni, Joshua Asia, Abdulrahman Jimoh
Uganda Playing XI: Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Gaurav Tomar, Raghav Dhawan, Sumeet Verma, Ronald Lutaaya, Riazat Ali Shah (c), Dinesh Nakrani, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Juma Miyaji, Henry Ssenyondo
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Ball By Ball Commentary
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 will not be broadcast on TV in India. Live streaming will be available exclusively on the FanCode app and website.
Nigeria Vs Uganda, ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025: Squads
Nigeria Squad: Selim Salau, Sesan Adedeji, Vincent Adewoye, David Ankrah, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Sylvester Okpe (c), Solomon Chilemanya (wk), Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Abdulrahman Jimoh, Chiemelie Udekwe, Joshua Asia, Peter Aho
Uganda Squad: Gaurav Tomar, Raghav Dhawan, Robinson Obuya, Ronald Lutaaya, Shrideep Mangela, Sumeet Verma, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah (c), Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Innocent Mwebaze, Joseph Baguma, Juma Miyagi
