Cricket Cranes shy on the big stage

ICC Africa Men's T20 World Cup Finals

Kenya 145/6 Uganda 144/9 (Kenya win by 1 run)

Today

Uganda v Ghana (Kyambogo)

Kenya v Botswana (Kyambogo)

Namibia v Nigeria (Lugogo)

There won't be any celebrations for the Cricket Cranes yet - destiny is out of their hands in the ongoing ICC Africa Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

It looked like they were close to victory chasing Kenya's modest score of 145 runs.

But imagine Riazat Shah's big six in the last over could not complete the job in the tense innings with the board reading 144 for nine for the chasing pack.

Uganda's hopes in the tournament were hinged on winning the highly anticipated East African derby following their loss to Namibia Tuesday.

Uganda still has a slim chance if they can beat Ghana and Nigeria in their remaining fixture, praying that second placed Kenya lose their two remaining games.

For now, Roger Mukasa and Co. cannot avoid those quiet self-conviction thoughts running in their heads.

Rakep Patel's half-ton of 51 from 22 balls sliced deep through the Ugandan charges.

Hamu Kayondo who has personally improved his game opened with 31 from 23 balls but even Riazat Shah's team best of 44 off 35 balls could execute the mission.

"This is too sad. No one can live with this. As a fan, I was personally hurt during the 2017 division and now this! I think this is the end for me attending these tournaments. This is disgraceful," lamented a Ugandan cricket fan, Ian Omukisa in the stands.