Victoria Pearls Set to Shine as Uganda Hosts LYCA Women’s Day Series

Kampala, Uganda — March 4, 2025

The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is proud to announce the highly-anticipated LYCA Women’s Day Series — a dynamic T20 International women’s cricket tournament slated to take place in Kampala, Uganda. The event will unfold at the Entebbe Cricket Oval from March 7th to March 17th, 2025.

This prestigious tournament will see four formidable teams battle for glory:

• Uganda (Victoria Pearls)
• Nepal
• Namibia
• Hong Kong

The Victoria Pearls, Uganda’s national women’s cricket team, will be eager to make the most of their home advantage as they face tough competition from their international counterparts. Each team brings a perfect blend of seasoned veterans and emerging stars, ensuring a thrilling cricketing spectacle.

A Celebration of Women’s Cricket

The LYCA Women’s Day Series is more than just a contest — it symbolizes the continued growth and recognition of women’s cricket, aligning with International Women’s Day celebrations. The tournament aims to amplify the presence of women in sports and inspire future generations of female cricketers.

Speaking about the significance of the series, Lelia Namaganda Ondeko, Women’s Representative on the UCA, said:

“We are excited to host this prestigious tournament and welcome our fellow cricketing nations to Uganda. The LYCA Women’s Day Series is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the progress of women’s cricket and inspiring future generations.”

Match Schedule

The action-packed series kicks off on March 8th with Uganda taking on Hong Kong, and Namibia facing Nepal. Here’s the full fixture lineup:

Match Schedule:

• March 8
  • Uganda Women vs Hong Kong Women — 10:00 AM
  • Namibia Women vs Nepal Women — 2:00 PM
• March 9
  • Nepal Women vs Uganda Women — 10:00 AM
  • Hong Kong Women vs Namibia Women — 2:00 PM
• March 10
  • Uganda Women vs Namibia Women — 10:00 AM
  • Nepal Women vs Hong Kong Women — 2:00 PM
• March 12
  • Nepal Women vs Namibia Women — 10:00 AM
  • Hong Kong Women vs Uganda Women — 2:00 PM
• March 13
  • Namibia Women vs Hong Kong Women — 10:00 AM
  • Nepal Women vs Uganda Women — 2:00 PM
• March 14
  • Hong Kong vs Nepal Women — 10:00 AM
  • Namibia Women vs Uganda Women — 2:00 PM
• March 16
  • 3rd Place Playoff — *10:00 AM