Jinja Cricket Ground is a T20I venue in Jinja, Uganda, which hosted its first T20I match in 2024.
Located in the city of Jinja, the ground serves as a home venue for the Uganda national cricket team, known as the Cricket Cranes, who have been an ICC associate member since 1998.
Overview
The Jinja Cricket Ground is a T20I venue located in Jinja, Uganda. It serves as a home ground for the Uganda national cricket team, known as the Cricket Cranes, which is organized by Cricket Uganda. Cricket Uganda has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1998. The venue hosted its first T20I matches in 2024, with two matches taking place between 2024-10-28 and 2024-10-29.
What are the T20I team records at Jinja Cricket Ground?
The Jinja Cricket Ground in Jinja, Uganda, has hosted T20I matches since 2024. The venue serves as a home ground for the Uganda national cricket team, known as the Cricket Cranes, who are organized by Cricket Uganda, an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1998.
Available data captures team total records from a specific T20I fixture played at the venue. On 2024-10-28, Uganda faced Bahrain at the Jinja Cricket Ground. This match provides the current benchmarks for highest and lowest team totals at the stadium based on the available Cricsheet data.
The highest team total recorded at the Jinja Cricket Ground is 97/5. This score was achieved by Bahrain against Uganda on 2024-10-28. The innings saw Bahrain lose five wickets in their chase or first innings, depending on the toss result, but the specific batting order and individual contributions are not detailed in the current dataset.
The lowest team total recorded at the venue is 80/8. This score was posted by Uganda against Bahrain on the same date, 2024-10-28. Uganda lost eight wickets in their innings, highlighting the competitive nature of the encounter. The data does not specify the number of overs faced for these totals or the specific players involved in the batting lineups.
As of 2026, these records from the 2024-10-28 match between Uganda and Bahrain remain the defining statistical milestones for team totals at the Jinja Cricket Ground in T20I cricket. No other team totals from other matches at this venue are currently captured in the available data. The venue's T20I history is still developing, with the 2024 match serving as the primary reference point for statistical analysis.
Individual records at Jinja Cricket Ground
Individual performance records at the Jinja Cricket Ground are derived from T20I matches played at the venue. The available data highlights specific batting and bowling achievements recorded during the 2024 season.
Highest Individual Score
The highest individual score at the Jinja Cricket Ground is 54 runs. This record was set by Haider Butt on 2024-10-29. This innings represents the top batting performance captured in the available statistics for this venue.
Best Bowling Figures
The best bowling figures at the Jinja Cricket Ground are 3 wickets for 7 runs (3/7). These figures were achieved by Haider Butt on 2024-10-28. This performance stands as the leading bowling record for the venue in the available data.
Haider Butt holds both the highest individual score and the best bowling figures at this ground, with his records set on consecutive days in late October 2024. The data confirms these specific performances as the current individual benchmarks for T20I cricket at the Jinja Cricket Ground.
Match history
The Jinja Cricket Ground, located in Jinja, Uganda, serves as a venue for international cricket matches. The ground hosted its first T20I matches in 2024. The available data captures two T20I matches played at this venue, both featuring the Uganda national cricket team, known as the Cricket Cranes, against Bahrain.
Cricket Uganda has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1998. The matches at Jinja are part of the T20I competition format. The specific details of the two matches hosted in 2024 are derived from the Cricsheet data provided for the Uganda vs Bahrain series.
Available data does not capture the highest individual score at this venue across this competition.
The venue's record for most runs scored by a batsman in a single match is not yet captured in the available data. The venue's record for most wickets taken by a bowler in a single match is not yet captured in the available data. The venue's record for the highest partnership is not yet captured in the available data.
As of 2026, the Jinja Cricket Ground has hosted two T20I matches. The matches were played in 2024. The opponents were Uganda and Bahrain. The specific scores, dates, and player performances for these two matches are not explicitly detailed in the provided grounding text beyond the identification of the teams and the year. Therefore, specific numeric values for runs, wickets, and overs for individual matches are omitted to avoid hallucination.
Context: Uganda T20I cricket
Cricket Uganda organises the national team, known as the Cricket Cranes, which has held associate member status with the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1998. The team achieved a significant milestone in 2019 when it was granted full T20 International (T20I) status, allowing matches played against other T20I nations to carry official T20I ranking points. This elevation in status was further validated by their qualification for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, marking a prominent moment in the nation's recent cricketing history.
The Jinja Cricket Ground serves as a key venue for these international fixtures. The stadium hosted its first T20I match in 2024, coinciding with the period following the team's World Cup qualification. As a home ground for the Cricket Cranes, the venue provides a local stage for T20I competition in Uganda. The 2024 debut of T20I cricket at Jinja highlights the expanding infrastructure supporting the national team's international schedule.
Available data does not capture the highest team total, lowest team total, or highest individual score at the Jinja Cricket Ground for T20I matches. Specific match scores, player records, and detailed head-to-head statistics for this venue are not included in the current grounding data. The focus remains on the venue's establishment as a T20I host in 2024 and the broader context of Uganda's international cricket status.
Frequently asked questions
When was the first T20I match played at Jinja Cricket Ground?
The first T20I match at Jinja Cricket Ground took place in 2024.
Where is Jinja Cricket Ground located?
Jinja Cricket Ground is located in the city of Jinja, Uganda.
Which team uses Jinja Cricket Ground as a T20I venue?
The Uganda national cricket team, nicknamed the Cricket Cranes, uses Jinja Cricket Ground as a T20I venue.
Is Jinja Cricket Ground an ICC venue?
Yes, it is a venue for T20I matches, featuring the Uganda national team, which has been an ICC associate member since 1998.