Rwanda women’s cricket team lost its second game against Uganda in a closely contested game by 32 runs, while the third game was cut short by yesterday’s heavy afternoon downpour.

A worthwhile partnership of 51 runs by Damalie Busingye and Saidat Kemigisha helped Uganda post 126 runs, their highest score so far in the tournament.

In their chase, Rwandan star batter Veronique Iriho managed 28 runs but could not take Rwanda home. Uwamahoro Cathia also made 18 runs.

The Kwibuka Cricket for Peace Women’s T20 Tournament kicked off yesterday with both teams touring the Gisozi memorial site where they paid tribute to the people who died during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

While at the memorial site, the teenage players were given a lecture on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

In the afternoon, the first of the five games between Rwandan women and Ugandan women was held at Kicukiro cricket ground.

Uganda won the first game convincingly by 35 runs. After winning the toss, Uganda batted first and scored 103 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Busingye Damalie made 22 runs and Shakira Sadik 19 runs.

Rwandan opening bowlers Uwimana Sonia and Diane Ishimwe had a poor start giving away 41 runs in the first four overs.

But thanks to Pacifique Nyirandorimana (2 wickets), Diane Bimenyimana (1 wicket) and Betty Mukunzi (1 wicket), the hosts went on to reduce the run rate.

Poor batting from Rwanda women cost them the game after scoring only 68 runs all out in 19.5 overs. Veronique Iriho was the highest run scorer with 24 runs.

Uganda’s Prico Nakitende was named woman of match after getting superb bowling figures of 2/08 in 4 overs.

The fourth and fifth games are scheduled for today at Kicukiro cricket oval.