Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: Uganda beat England 47-22 on Day 4 in Ahmedabad
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Key Takeaways
The fourth day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship (CWKC) 2026 delivered a string of decisive results at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Monday, 26 October, with Uganda, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka all registering victories across the men's and women's divisions.
Singapore Dismantle Australia 59-32
Singapore opened the day's proceedings with an attacking masterclass, routing Australia 59-32 to claim their second win in three matches. Aadit Senthilkumar led all scorers with 18 points, while Sriraam Raja contributed 15 points to complete a dominant display. Australia, who have now suffered three consecutive losses, remain winless in the tournament.
Australia's Reuben William mounted a spirited individual effort, finishing with 11 points — including 7 at the interval — but the Singaporean defence adjusted their approach in the second half, deploying well-timed dashes to limit his impact and close out the contest comfortably.
Malaysia End Losing Streak Against Tanzania
In a must-win match, Malaysia delivered under pressure to defeat Tanzania 43-26 and end a three-match losing streak. Isaac Alton Andrew spearheaded Malaysia's raid effort with 14 points from 18 raids, impressing with acrobatic leaps that repeatedly wrong-footed the Tanzanian cover. Tanzania's Juma Sultani was the standout performer for his side, also finishing with 14 points, though it was not enough to prevent defeat. The victory hands Malaysia their first points of the campaign.
Uganda Rebound to Thrash England 47-22
Following back-to-back defeats to India and Sri Lanka, Uganda returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating England 47-22. Douglas Mulalira was the architect of Uganda's victory, claiming 11 points and maintaining constant pressure on England's defensive unit, which managed a meagre 4 tackle points across the game.
England's captain Felix Li — who delivered two multi-point raids and finished with 8 points — and Milan Kaushal, who added 6 points, provided moments of quality, but England could not sustain any momentum against a well-organised Ugandan side. The result re-energises Uganda's campaign ahead of what is expected to be a tougher run-in.
Women's Division: Uganda and Sri Lanka Impress
The women's competition also served up compelling action. Uganda women overcame a tight first half — holding only a three-point lead at the break — to pull away decisively and beat Malaysia 35-23. Nakayongo Shirat led Uganda's attack with a match-high 18 points, while Darsini Singh was Malaysia's best with 10 points. Uganda dominated the raid count 19-16 and the tackle count 11-6, adding 4 bonus points via two all-outs.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka women sealed their place in the top four with a 31-20 win over Bangladesh, their third victory in four matches. Kajenthini starred with 9 points and Dilukshana added 8. Bangladesh held a 16-14 advantage in raid points, but their defensive frailties — they trailed by 2-15 in tackle points — ultimately proved fatal.
Day 4 Summary and What to Watch
Day 4 has significantly reshuffled the standings across both divisions. Australia remain in a precarious position in the men's draw, while England will need a swift tactical overhaul. In the women's bracket, Sri Lanka's early qualification tightens competition for the remaining top-four berths. With the knockout rounds drawing closer, teams that have shown defensive discipline — notably Uganda and Singapore — appear best placed to advance.