Uganda win thrilling Africa T20 Cup final

Uganda beat Tanzania by eight wickets with one ball to spare in a match that produced a thrilling climax, thanks to an unbeaten 147-run stand for the third wicket.

Batting heroes Riazat Ali Shah and Deusdedit Muhumuza were hoisted on their teammates’ shoulders in Uganda’s victory celebrations which lasted well into the night.

Tanzania‚ who appeared to have one hand on the trophy when the team in yellow were 28 for two‚ looked on crestfallen.

“I thought Riazat Ali Shah was exceptional‚” Lawrence Mahatlane

said of his star batter’s 98 off 53 deliveries. “Chasing 175 was steep in these conditions‚ but the boys played well.”

Riazat registered the top individual score as he helped power Uganda to victory in an innings that was a masterclass in managing a chase.

His 50 came off 38 deliveries‚ while his next 48 came off just 15 balls.

Remarkably‚ he and batting partner Muhumuza were both on 50‚ but Riazat had added 48 more and his batting partner none by the time the victory target was reached. —