The Uganda Cricket Cranes suffered one more setback on tour, falling to a crushing 173-run defeat in opposition to Namibia within the opening match of their two-game 50-over sequence on the FNB Namibia Cricket Floor on March 23.

The consequence 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 components 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, had 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 crew failed to maximise situations early within the recreation.

“It was a poor begin from us. With the ball, we didn’t utilise the situations nicely 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 area however couldn’t safe early breakthroughs, permitting Namibia to get better and publish a commanding 303/8.

Ssesazi additionally credited Namibia’s disciplined bowling strategy for Uganda’s struggles with the bat.

“Their bowlers saved it easy, bowled straight, used the quick ball nicely, and didn’t attempt to do an excessive amount of. That made it troublesome for us.”

Regardless of the setback, he emphasised the training curve for the crew, noting the significance of recreation consciousness and composure.

“We’re studying quite a bit from them particularly the way in which they learn the sport, rotate the strike, and keep disciplined. It’s a course of, however we’ll preserve enhancing.”

The defeat offers Namibia a 1-0 lead within the two-match sequence, with Uganda needing a response within the closing recreation on March 25 to keep away from one other sequence loss on tour.