2025 Pearl of Africa T20I Series: Fixtures, Teams, and Updates
The 2025 Pearl of Africa T20I Series is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts with its second edition, taking place in the picturesque town of Entebbe, Uganda. Organized by the Uganda Cricket Association, this tournament offers a unique platform for associate teams to display their skills and prepare for future challenges. The series kicks off on July 17 with a thrilling match between Kenya and Nigeria, and will feature a total of 12 games over the course of the event.
The Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 brings together five teams, each eager to prove their mettle on the field. Initially, five teams were scheduled to participate, but due to a schedule change, Kuwait had to withdraw. However, Namibia A stepped in as the fifth team, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament. The complete schedule is as follows:
| Date | Teams | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 17 | Kenya vs Nigeria | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
| Friday, July 18 | Uganda vs Nigeria | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Friday, July 18 | Kenya vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 19 | Uganda vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
| Monday, July 21 | Nigeria vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Monday, July 21 | Uganda vs Kenya | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday, July 22 | Uganda vs Nigeria | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 23 | Kenya vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Friday, July 25 | Uganda vs Kenya | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Saturday, July 26 | Nigeria vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Sunday, July 27 | Kenya vs Nigeria | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 12:30 PM |
| Sunday, July 27 | Uganda vs United Arab Emirates | Entebbe Cricket Oval, Entebbe | 4:30 PM |
Each team has announced its squad, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. Here are the full squads:
- Kenya Squad: Dhiren Gondaria (c), Sachin Gill, Jasraj Kundi, Peter Langat, Francis Mutua, Gerard Mwendwa, Shem Ngoche, Lucas Oluoch, Rakep Patel, Vishil Patel, Pushkar Sharma, Tanzeel Sheikh, Sukhdeep Singh (wk)
- Nigeria Squad: Sylvester Okpe (c), Vincent Adewoye, Peter Aho, David Ankrah, Solomon Chilemanya, Isaac Danladi, Akhere Isesele, Abdulrahman Jimoh, Isaac Okpe, Olayinka Olaleye, Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Selim Salau, Mohameed Taiwo, Prosper Useni
- Uganda Squad: Juma Miyagi (c), Joseph Baguma, Raghav Dhawan, Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Cosmas Kyewuta, Ronald Lutaaya, Shrideep Mangela, Matthew Musinguzi, Innocent Mwebaze, Dinesh Nakrani, Frank Nsubuga, Robinson Obuya, Alpesh Ramjani, Calvin Watuwa
- United Arab Emirates Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Haider Ali, Rahul Chopra (wk), Ethan D’Souza, Asif Khan, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Saghir Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Akif Raja, Aryansh Sharma, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib
- Namibia A Squad: Adriaan Coetzee, Jan Balt, Max Heingo, Dylan Leicher, Junior Kariata, Zacheo Vuuren, Dian Neethling (wk), Liam Basson (wk), Handre Klazinge, Jack Brassell, Janizak de Villiers, Peterdaniel Blignaut, Simon Shikongo, Zhivago Groenewald
For cricket fans eager to follow the action, all matches of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 will be available for live streaming on the FanCode application and website. Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast of these matches in India.
