Uganda’s national netball team, She Cranes, defied all odds to win the Test Series on Saturday January 13, after overcoming Wales 59-48. In the decisive game three at the House of Sports in Cardiff, the She Cranes went on to to win the three-match series, 2-1 on aggregate.

Despite Wales’ bright start, having won the opening match on Wednesday (57-45), the hosts were beaten by the She Cranes 64-40, in a remarkable comeback to level matters.

The team scored an impressive 18-13 and shined bright in the final quarter, which they won 15-10, to win the final showdown with a difference of 11 goals.

They will now embark on the much more challenging Vitality Netball Nations Cup in England, where they will face the heavyweights England, New Zealand and Australia.