Uganda gain revenge over Kenya

Uganda underlined their growing reputation as one of cricket's emerging forces with a 12-run victory over neighbours Kenya in the final of the East and Central Africa Under-15 Championship. The win avenged their defeat by the Kenyans in last year's final.

Uganda rattled up 175 in their 40 overs, built on 58 from Taban Emmanuel. Kenya's chase got off to a poor start when Emmanuel Bundi, who hit a hundred against Rwanda in the opening match, fell for 0 and none of their top-order batsmen were able to play the necessary anchor innings.

Things started badly for Kenya as opening batsman Emmanuel Bundi, who hit a ton against Rwanda in their opening match, was bowled by Timothy Erumuka after only two balls without a run. Although Nikit Shah (33) and David Mumbo (19) chipped in with late runs, they were left with too much to do.

"I knew it was going to be tough and I think we deserved to win," said Amos Kyazze, Uganda's coach.

David Asiji, Kenya's coach, admitted that the batting had been his side's undoing. "The title was in our sight, but we let it slip at the crucial moment. That was an easy target for us, but I think after losing our opening batsmen early in the match, fear struck the other members of the team."