Janet Mbabazi Joins Elite 100 T20I Wickets Club
Victoria Pearls captain becomes 19th bowler in women’s cricket history to achieve this landmark during Uganda’s win against Brazil
Uganda’s cricket history was rewritten today as national team captain Janet Mbabazi became the first Ugandan woman to claim 100 wickets in T20 International cricket. The historic moment came during Uganda’s comprehensive 7 wickets victory against Brazil in the ongoing Kwibuka Women’s at Kigli.
Match Summary: Uganda vs Brazil
Brazil 80/9 (20 overs) – Roberta Avery 23(36) – Janet Mbabazi 4/16 (4 Overs)
Uganda 81/3 (12.1overs) Ammaculate Nakisuuyi 34* (27) – Nicole Monteiro 1/4
Result: Uganda Women’s won by 7 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)
Milestone: Mbabazi’s 100th wicket came when she dismissed Brazilian Maria Ribeiro (caught Awino) in the 20th over.
A Landmark Achievement
The 28-year-old all-rounder reached the milestone in her 97th T20I appearance, becoming only the 19th bowler in women’s cricket history and the 7th from non-Test playing nations to achieve this feat. Her journey to 100 wickets has been marked by consistent performances, maintaining an impressive average of 12.06 and economy rate of 4.58.
– Janet Mbabazi after the match
Complete Career Records
Batting & Fielding Records (WT20Is)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 89 | 1,152 | 44 | 14.96 | 75.14 | 0 | 34 |
Bowling Records (WT20Is)
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 78 | 100 | 4/12 | 12.06 | 4.58 | 15.7 | 5 |
Captaincy Record (WT20Is)
| Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2025 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 70.37 |
Key Career Highlights
Historic Milestone
19th bowler in women’s T20Is to take 100 wickets (7th from non-Test nations). Reached the landmark in 97 matches.
All-Round Excellence
One of only four players with 1,000+ runs and 100+ wickets in WT20Is (with Ellyse Perry, Nida Dar, and Stafanie Taylor).
Leadership
Uganda’s most successful captain with 19 wins in 27 matches (70.37% win rate). Led team to Kwibuka T20 title in 2023.
Pioneering Achievements
First Ugandan cricketer (male or female) to reach 100 T20I wickets. Holds national records for most wickets and best bowling average.
The Road to 100 Wickets
Mbabazi’s journey to this historic milestone has been marked by several key performances:
- Debut wicket: vs Tanzania (May 2018) 1st
- First 4-wicket haul: 4/12 vs Nigeria (June 2019) Best
- 50th wicket: vs Zimbabwe (September 2022) 50th
- 100th wicket: vs Brazil (June 2025) 100th
Global Context
*Players with 100+ wickets and 1000+ runs in WT20Is
What This Means for Uganda Cricket
Mbabazi’s achievement marks a new high for Ugandan cricket, demonstrating that associate nations can produce world-class talent. Her success is expected to inspire more Ugandan girls to take up cricket, with the national academy reporting a 300% increase in registrations since her captaincy began in 2020.
Next Challenges
The Victoria Pearls continue their World Cup qualifying campaign with matches against Scotland and Netherlands this week. Mbabazi needs just 5 more wickets to surpass Clare Connor as the 18th highest wicket-taker in women’s T20Is.