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Obuya century powers Uganda to 72-run win over Rwanda at Gahanga
Obuya smashed 118 off 70 balls as Uganda raced to 188/2 in 20 overs, having won the toss and elected to bat. Gerald Olipa was unbeaten on 35 off 19 balls, with Mirza Baig reaching 19 off 18 for the Cricket Cranes.
Obuya in action. File photo
By: Charles Mutebi, Journalist @New Vision
ILT20 Africa Continental Cup
Uganda 188/2 Rwanda 116/9
(Uganda win by 72 runs)
Robinson Obuya smashed an unbeaten century as Uganda defeated Rwanda by 72 runs today at Gahanga International Stadium.
Obuya smashed 118 off 70 balls as Uganda raced to 188/2 in 20 overs, having won the toss and elected to bat. Gerald Olipa was unbeaten on 35 off 19 balls, with Mirza Baig reaching 19 off 18 for the Cricket Cranes.
In response, Rwanda were held to 116/9 in 20 overs, an outcome largely influenced by Joseph Baguma (3/22), Cosmas Kyewuta (3/11) and Juma Miyagi (2/8).
Uganda have won six of seven games, with their only defeat coming from Kenya, whom they face tomorrow.
The winner of the game will obviously act as the dress rehearsal for Saturday’s final, which will be played between the top two sides.