The Uganda Cricket Cranes suffered yet one more setback on tour, falling to a crushing 173-run defeat towards Namibia within the opening match of their two-game 50-over sequence on the FNB Namibia Cricket Floor on March 23.
The outcome leaves Uganda trailing 1-0 within the sequence, compounding frustrations after their 2-1 T20I sequence loss and elevating recent questions on consistency in each execution and recreation administration points the top coach has repeatedly emphasised all through 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 within the opening match of the 50-over sequence.
Uganda, chasing 304 on the FNB Namibia Cricket Floor, have been bowled out for 130 in 30.2 overs after a top-order collapse left them struggling at 48/5 inside the primary 10 overs.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ssesazi admitted the workforce failed to maximise situations early within the recreation.
“It was a poor begin from us. With the ball, we didn’t utilise the situations effectively and gave away too many freebies. At one stage we tried to tug it again, however they nonetheless had wickets in hand and managed the sport higher than us.”
Uganda had initially proven promise with a disciplined begin within the subject however couldn’t safe early breakthroughs, permitting Namibia to get well and put up a commanding 303/8.
Ssesazi additionally credited Namibia’s disciplined bowling method for Uganda’s struggles with the bat.
“Their bowlers saved it easy, bowled straight, used the quick ball effectively, and didn’t attempt to do an excessive amount of. That made it troublesome for us.”
Regardless of the setback, he emphasised the educational curve for the workforce, noting the significance of recreation consciousness and composure.
“We’re studying so much from them particularly the best way they learn the sport, rotate the strike, and keep disciplined. It’s a course of, however we’ll maintain bettering.”
The defeat provides Namibia a 1-0 lead within the two-match sequence, with Uganda needing a response within the last recreation on March 25 to keep away from one other sequence loss on tour.
