The 2023 Victoria Series was a women's Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament that took place in Uganda in April 2023, the second edition of the Victoria Series.[1] Zimbabwe had won the first edition in 2019,[2] but they did not defend the title in this edition due to other commitments.[3] The venue for all of the matches was the Lugogo Stadium in Kampala.[4] The five-team tournament was contested by hosts Uganda, as well as Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and United Arab Emirates.[5] The tournament provided all teams with preparation for the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.[6]
| Dates | 18 – 23 April 2023 |
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| Administrator(s) | Uganda Cricket Association |
| Cricket format | Twenty20 International |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and final |
| Host(s) |  Uganda |
| Champions | Uganda (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Tanzania |
| Participants | 5 |
| Matches | 11 |
| Player of the series |  Henriette Ishimwe |
| Most runs |  Kavisha Egodage (112) |
| Most wickets | Concy Aweko (7) |
After Kenya's last match in the round-robin stage, the team's captain Sharon Juma announced her retirement from international cricket.[7]
Uganda's 3-run win over Tanzania confirmed their place in the final with a game to spare.[8] After the final was abandoned due to rain, Uganda were declared the champions due to having finished top of the round-robin stage.[9][10] Henriette Ishimwe of Rwanda was named player of the tournament.[11]
Squads
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Rwanda[13]
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Tanzania[14]
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Uganda[15]
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United Arab Emirates[16]
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Round-robin
editPoints table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
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| 1 | Uganda
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4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1.287 |
| 2 | Tanzania
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4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.876 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates
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4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.585 |
| 4 | Rwanda
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4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −0.882 |
| 5 | Kenya
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4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | −3.196 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo[17]
Advanced to the final
Fixtures
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Chaya Mughal 24 (21)
Lavendah Idambo 2/18 (4 overs) |
Venasa Ooko 14 (28)
Lavanya Keny 2/2 (2 overs) |
- Kenya won the toss and elected to field.
- Marion Juma, Lynz Nabwire, Ann Wanjira (Ken), Geethika Jyothis, Avanee Patil, Rishitha Rajith and Archara Supriya (UAE) all made their WT20I debuts.
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- Rwanda won the toss and elected to bat.
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Saum Mtae 40 (33)
Esha Oza 1/14 (4 overs) |
- United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
- Mwapwani Mohamedi (Tan) made her WT20I debut.
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Sharon Juma 13 (19)
Henriette Ishimwe 2/4 (2.1 overs) |
- Rwanda won the toss and elected to bat.
- The match was reduced to 14 overs per side due to rain.
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Fatuma Kibasu 37 (33)
Flavia Odhiambo 4/25 (4 overs) |
Mercy Ahono 12 (27)
Perice Kamunya 3/14 (4 overs) |
- Kenya won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced to 17 overs per side due to rain.
- Charity Muthoni (Ken) made her WT20I debut.
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- United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
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Kevin Awino 27 (24)
Sophia Jerome 3/10 (3 overs) |
Agnes Qwele 28 (28)
Janet Mbabazi 4/21 (3 overs) |
- Tanzania won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced to 15 overs per side due to rain.
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Esha Oza 37 (35)
Belise Murekatete 2/24 (4 overs) |
- United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat.
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Saum Mtae 19 (13)
Henriette Ishimwe 2/2 (1 overs) |
- Rwanda won the toss and elected to bat.
- The match was reduced to 6 overs per side due to rain.
- Sonia Muya (Tan) made her WT20I debut.
Final
editReferences
edit- ^ "UAE, Rwanda ready for Victoria Series Challenge". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Zimbabwe win Victoria Women's Cricket Tri Series". The Chronicle (Zimbabwe). 12 April 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Uganda Set To Host Victoria Series Second Edition". The Sports Nation. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Preparations in high gear for 2023 Victoria Series in Kampala". MTN Sports. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Cricket: Rwanda to participate at Victoria Series Challenge Competition". The New Times. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Women's cricket In Kenya playing catch-up with East African neighbours". Capital Sports. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Kenya captain Sharon Juma hangs her bat". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Victoria Series Day 5: Uganda remain unbeaten, UAE finish on high". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "VICTORIA SERIES Pearls come out on top". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Rwanda and Uganda Make Gains During Victoria Series Tournament". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Victoria Series: Final washed out, Uganda champions". Sports Nation. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Cricket Kenya names women's squad to Victoria Series". Cricket Kenya. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ @RwandaCricket (16 April 2023). "Here is Rwanda women cricket team for the Victoria series in kampala led by captain Diane Bimenyimana, they will be up against Host Uganda, Kenya UAE and Tanzania" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "The National women's team squad has been announced that travel to Uganda tomorrow to take part in the tournament that will also be contested by the hosts Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and UAE". Tanzania Cricket Association (via Facebook). Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Meet the 14 players set to represent Uganda at Victoria Series". Sports Nation. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "UAE women's squad for Uganda and Namibia T20 tournaments announced". Emirates Cricket Board. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Victoria Women T20 Series 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 April 2023.