Uganda Women Secure Semi-Final Spot as Men's Teams Shine in Recent Matches

In a thrilling day of matches in Ahmedabad, Uganda Women's decisive win over Nigeria secured their place in the semi-finals, while the men's teams from Kenya, Malaysia, and Bangladesh delivered outstanding performances. The upcoming semi-final matchups promise to be exciting, with India Women facing Sri Lanka Women and Kenya Women taking on Uganda Women. As the men's teams gear up for their final group clash, the competition heats up, showcasing the talent and determination of all participating teams. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the matches and standout performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 29, 2026, 00:05 IST

Semi-Final Line-Up Confirmed for Women's Competition

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Uganda Women's victory over Nigeria has secured their place in the semi-finals, eliminating Malaysia Women's chances. The semi-final matchups are set: India Women, who topped Group A, will compete against Sri Lanka Women, the runners-up from Group B. Meanwhile, Kenya Women, the leaders of Group B, will face Uganda Women, the second-place team from Group A, on October 30.

Men's Teams Showcase Strong Performances

In the men's tournament, teams from Kenya, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Sri Lanka all achieved victories, with Sri Lanka also confirming their spot in the knockout stage, as per a recent announcement.

Bangladesh Women Dominate England

Bangladesh Women delivered a commanding performance against England Women, winning 79-13. Sraboni Mollick was the standout player, scoring 27 points from 19 raids, including five bonus points, while Brishti Biswas contributed 12 points. Bangladesh amassed 48 points from raids and 16 from tackles, executing six All-Outs, while England could only manage 11 points from raids and two from tackles. Despite the win, Bangladesh finished with four points, falling short of a semi-final berth.

Uganda Women Triumph Over Nigeria

Uganda Women secured their semi-final position by defeating Nigeria Women 65-22. Nalwoga Nahia led the charge for Uganda with 22 points, including nine bonus points. The team scored 44 points from raids and 12 from tackles, achieving four All-Outs. Nigeria's top scorer, Arako Charles, managed eight points, while Robert Moses added seven, but they struggled against Uganda's aggressive raiding.

Kenya Maintains Unbeaten Streak

In the men's competition, Kenya continued their unbeaten run in Group B with a 49-20 victory over Canada. Stephen Adongo was the top scorer for Kenya with six points, while Samuel Wafula and Rodgers Omondi Atieno each contributed five points. The team recorded 24 points from raids and 15 from tackles, achieving four All-Outs. Manpreet Singh led Canada with 10 points, but the team could only muster 13 points from raids overall.

Malaysia's Impressive Win Against Nigeria

Malaysia delivered a stunning performance against Nigeria, winning 78-13 in the men's competition. Ravichandran Sivabalan shone with 23 points from 18 raids, including seven bonus points. Sarmah led the defense with eight tackle points, while Isaac Alton added six. Malaysia scored 42 points from raids and 22 from tackles, executing six All-Outs.

Bangladesh Defeats Australia

Bangladesh also triumphed over Australia with a score of 69-31 in the men's matches. Golder Dipayon led the team with 21 points from 18 raids, while Md. Liton Ali showcased an all-around performance with 14 points, seven of which came from tackles. Md Ibrahim Khalil and Amol Chandra Roy each contributed seven points. Bangladesh achieved 41 points from raids and 14 from tackles, executing six All-Outs and two Super Raids. Divjot Singh was the top scorer for Australia with 12 points, but the team only managed one tackle point throughout the match.

Close Contest Between Uganda and Tanzania

In a tightly contested match, Uganda narrowly defeated Tanzania 35-28. Ibanda Derrick Sirivesiti led Uganda with 12 points, including a Super Tackle, while Mulalira Daglas added six points and Tenywa Gasta contributed four tackle points. Uganda scored 19 points from raids and 11 from tackles, achieving two All-Outs and three Super Tackles. Juma Sultania was the top scorer for Tanzania with 13 points, and Masudi Omary added six tackle points.

Sri Lanka's Perfect Record

Sri Lanka secured their place in the semi-finals by defeating England 50-22 in the men's competition, maintaining their perfect record in Group A. Vidhuranga led the team with 11 points, while Lakshitha added nine points, and both Sabihan and Missaka contributed five points each. Samarakoon excelled in defense with four successful tackles. Sri Lanka scored 28 points from raids and 15 from tackles, achieving three All-Outs.

Upcoming Final Clash

The men's team is set to face Sri Lanka in the final match of Group A, with the opportunity to secure the top position in their group.