Match Day 5 Outcomes
Morning Fixture
Mburo Blasters – 197/10 (19.5 overs)
Bunyonyi Warriors – 177/7 (20 overs)
Outcome: Mburo Blasters gained by 20 runs
Participant of the Match: Steven Wabwose
Afternoon Fixture
Kyoga Avengers – 181/6 (20 overs)
Victoria Strikers – 147/8 (20 overs)
Outcome: Kyoga Avengers gained by 34 runs
Participant of the Match: Olipa Gerald
Day 5 of the Nice Lakes Males’s T20 at Lugogo Cricket Oval produced one other entertaining high-scoring double-header, with Mburo Blasters surviving a fierce chase within the morning recreation earlier than Kyoga Avengers maintained their unbeaten momentum within the afternoon.
Victoria Strikers once more confirmed flashes with the bat however have been unable to transform begins right into a profitable efficiency.
Wabwose and Riazat Energy Mburo to Slender Victory
Mburo Blasters set the tone early with an imposing complete of 197 all out in 19.5 overs after an aggressive batting show from the highest order.
Charles Musemeza struck 37 off 21 balls to supply early momentum, whereas Fahad Mutagana lit up the innings with a fast 26 from simply 7 deliveries. Captain Riazat Ali Shah delivered a damaging cameo of 33 off 10 balls, clearing the boundary 5 instances in a brief however impactful keep.
Helpful contributions from Yashashvi Joshi (29), David Wabwire (29), and Steven Wabwose (12) helped Mburo push in the direction of a frightening complete.
Bunyonyi Warriors had success with the ball by way of Kassim Adam and Nyiiro Johnathan, each choosing up three wickets every, however they have been largely put underneath stress by Mburo’s explosive batting.
In reply, Bunyonyi Warriors mounted a powerful problem led by a superb opening stand.
Robinson Obuya hammered 64 off 42 balls, whereas Anas Baig matched the depth with 62 from 30 deliveries, protecting the chase alive deep into the innings.
Mburo, nevertheless, regained management at essential moments. Steven Wabwose made a serious impression with three wickets, Hamid Munigwa chipped in with two, and Riazat Ali Shah added an important breakthrough to interrupt momentum.
Regardless of resistance within the center and decrease order, Bunyonyi completed on 177/7, falling brief by 20 runs. Wabwose’s all-round show earned him the Participant of the Match award.
Olipa Gerald Fires Kyoga Avengers to One other Dominant Win
The afternoon encounter noticed Kyoga Avengers prolong their robust type with a convincing 34-run win over Victoria Strikers.
Kyoga posted 181/6 from their 20 overs, powered by one other explosive efficiency from Olipa Gerald, who smashed 54 off 24 balls, together with six towering sixes.
Cyrus Kakuru offered stability with a well-constructed 50 off 36 deliveries, whereas Conrad Lubwama added 29 and Juma Miyaji contributed 24 to maintain the scoreboard transferring at a powerful fee.
Victoria Strikers discovered breakthroughs by way of Baidhu Ivan, who claimed three wickets, however Kyoga’s depth ensured a aggressive complete.
Chasing 182, Victoria Strikers struggled to take care of consistency regardless of particular person contributions.
Robert Ajuna top-scored with 44 off 33 balls, whereas Jonathan Kiiza added 29 off 16 and Rwanda worldwide Theoneste Hakuziyaremye remained unbeaten on 25.
Nevertheless, Kyoga’s disciplined bowling assault prevented any sustained partnerships, sharing wickets throughout the unit to limit Victoria to 147/8.
Olipa Gerald additionally contributed with the ball, capping off an entire all-round efficiency that noticed him named Participant of the Match.
Match Standings After Day 5
- Kyoga Avengers – 10 factors
- Mburo Blasters – 6 factors
- Victoria Strikers – 2 factors
- Bunyonyi Warriors – 2 factors
Upcoming Fixtures (seventeenth June)
Morning: Victoria Strikers vs Mburo Blasters
Afternoon: Bunyonyi Warriors vs Kyoga Avengers
