The Uganda Cricket Cranes suffered yet another setback on tour, falling to a crushing 173-run defeat in opposition to Namibia throughout the opening match of their two-game 50-over sequence on the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on March 23.
The consequence leaves Uganda trailing 1-0 throughout the sequence, compounding frustrations after their 2-1 T20I sequence loss and elevating current questions on consistency in every execution and recreation administration factors the highest coach has repeatedly emphasised all via the tour.
Uganda Cricket Cranes opener Simon Ssesazi has pointed to poor execution and lack of self-discipline as key elements behind Uganda’s heavy 173-run loss to Namibia throughout the opening match of the 50-over sequence.
Uganda, chasing 304 on the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, had been bowled out for 130 in 30.2 overs after a top-order collapse left them struggling at 48/5 inside the first 10 overs.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ssesazi admitted the crew did not maximise conditions early throughout the recreation.
“It was a poor start from us. With the ball, we didn’t utilise the conditions properly and gave away too many freebies. At one stage we tried to tug it once more, nevertheless they nonetheless had wickets in hand and managed the game greater than us.”
Uganda had initially confirmed promise with a disciplined start throughout the space nevertheless couldn’t protected early breakthroughs, allowing Namibia to get higher and publish a commanding 303/8.
Ssesazi moreover credited Namibia’s disciplined bowling technique for Uganda’s struggles with the bat.
“Their bowlers saved it straightforward, bowled straight, used the short ball properly, and didn’t try to do an extreme quantity of. That made it troublesome for us.”
Whatever the setback, he emphasised the coaching curve for the crew, noting the importance of recreation consciousness and composure.
“We’re finding out fairly a bit from them notably the best way wherein they be taught the game, rotate the strike, and maintain disciplined. It’s a course of, nevertheless we’ll protect enhancing.”
The defeat affords Namibia a 1-0 lead throughout the two-match sequence, with Uganda needing a response throughout the closing recreation on March 25 to stay away from one different sequence loss on tour.
