The Cricket Cranes secured silver in Dar es Salaam, ending a three-leg campaign with 22 points. This qualifies them for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off, a historic step toward the 2027 tournament.
The final leg in Dar es Salaam saw Uganda lose to Italy, who completed a perfect five-from-five run. Uganda's foundation was built in Uganda and Hong Kong, with momentum carried through to Dar.
Raghav Dhawan emerged as the standout performer, scoring 558 runs across 15 matches. He was named Best Batter, providing a key individual highlight.
Juma Miyaji also impressed, taking 24 wickets. His performance marks him as a promising young fast bowler for future ODIs.
Uganda's campaign laid the groundwork for a tougher ODI challenge. The team now faces intensified competition in the Qualifier Play-off.
Uganda's Cricket Cranes have never reached an ODI stage before. This silver finish marks their debut as ODI contenders.
Yasin Murtaza of Hong Kong won MVP with 339 runs and 25 wickets. Miyaji finished among the top five MVP performers.
The campaign's success combines consistent batting and emerging bowling depth. Miyaji's 24 wickets signal a new era for Ugandan pace bowling.
Next fixtures will focus on ODI readiness. The Qualifier Play-off in December is Uganda's pathway to World Cup contention.
A silver medal is well-earned after a grueling campaign. Uganda's Cricket Cranes now look ahead to their first ODI matches.
Source: Uganda Cricket
