Janet Mbabazi to lead Victoria Pearls in defence of Victoria Series

• Tournament: Victoria Series
• Dates: November 4-15
• Teams: Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, USA
• Venue: Entebbe Cricket Oval

Janet Mbabazi will lead the Victoria Pearls in the defence of their Victoria Series title. The international series will feature the USA, Namibia, and Rwanda, with all the games at the Entebbe Cricket Oval.

Kevin Awino returns to the side after missing out on the Capricorn Series in Namibia, while youngster Irene Mutoni and Phiona Khulume miss out on the side that went to Namibia. Kampi Nainhabo is the newcomer to the side; born to Ugandan parents and based in Australia, she will bring a new dimension to the side as an all-rounder.

Kevin Awino of Uganda during Match 9 of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 between Uganda Women vs Papua New Guinea Women held at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, Thailand on November 23, 2025.

Photo by: Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS

The series will be an opportunity for the Victoria Pearls to gain some ranking points ahead of a very busy 2027. The Victoria Pearls have not played in any ICC international this year and have focused on working on their skills and trying out different team conditions.

Uganda is the highest-ranked side in the tournament, but they are not far ahead of Namibia in the rankings, and therefore any slip-up will hurt their quest for a top 16 ranking in the World. USA was in Uganda early this year on their way to Rwanda for their Challenger Cup tournament, while Rwanda and Namibia are regulars in Uganda and will pose a big challenge for Uganda.

**Victoria Pearls Squad: **Janet Mbabazi (C), Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Ritah Musamali, Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Kevin Awino, Malisa Ariokot, Sarah Walaza, Naume Amongin, Consylate Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Asumin Akurut, Kampi Nainhabo.

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