- Masaka SS 86 all out in 16 Overs
- GoodHeart SS 72/7 in 17 Overs
Masaka SS received by 14 Runs
Hussein Lukyamuzi marked Masaka SS’s opening recreation on the 2026 SkyView Boys Colleges Cricket Week with a Participant of the Match efficiency, taking three wickets for simply two runs to assist his aspect beat GoodHeart SS by 14 runs.
Masaka posted 86 for 9 in 16 overs earlier than proscribing GoodHeart to 72 for seven in 17 overs of their Group B opener.
Lukyamuzi, a scholar at Masaka SS, was happy along with his contribution and the workforce’s begin.
“I’m a scholar of Masaka SS. I managed to get three wickets and so they solely conceded me two runs.”
He additionally defined how he claimed one among his wickets.
Hussein Lukyamuzi
“I bowled the primary ball within the stumps and the second ball I bowled it on the offside. Then he hit it up and so they caught him.”
The award meant so much to the younger bowler, however his focus stays on serving to Masaka go additional within the match.
“I’m very comfortable to be named Participant of the Match and I’m going to work tougher in order that my workforce goes larger.”
Masaka’s batting was led by Kasulo Eria, who scored 38 off 40 balls, together with 4 boundaries. Mugenyi Marius added 11, whereas Moya Edrine and Hassan Kizito scored 9 every. Masaka additionally benefited from seven extras.
GoodHeart struggled to construct a sustained chase regardless of an unbeaten 27 from Mugaya Akiram, who hit three boundaries in his 31 balls. Cedo James made 13 and Musene Xavier eight, whereas Mutagaya Fechail scored seven. Kaidgwa Ashiraf added six earlier than being run out.
GoodHeart completed 14 runs brief, giving Masaka an necessary opening win as they aim the knockout levels.
Masaka certified for the championship as South Western regional champions after beating Ntare Faculty within the regional ultimate. They’ll now look to construct on their opening victory because the match continues.
The 2026 SkyView Boys Colleges Cricket Week began Sunday in Fort Portal, with 20 groups competing for locations within the knockout levels.
The opening day produced a number of sturdy performances and a serious upset as Soroti SS beat four-time champions Jinja SS by six runs. Soroti defended 79 after bowling Jinja out for 73, with Daniel Ecweru taking 4 wickets.
Soroti later accomplished a double by beating Uganda Martyrs Faculty, Ssonde by 38 runs, with James Oboi scoring 40 and Pauline Ongoru taking 4 wickets.
Nyakasura Faculty beat St. Cornelius by eight wickets after bowling them out for 48. Philemon Rwothomio took 4 wickets and scored 26 off 19 balls.
Debutants Lango Faculty additionally loved an ideal opening day. They beat Kasese SS by 112 runs after Emmanuel Ogwang scored an unbeaten 54 and took three wickets. Lango then defeated Olila HS by 5 wickets to say two wins from two matches.
Kira Faculty Butiki beat Shree Worldwide by 66 runs, whereas Shree Sahajanand Faculty Uganda defeated Rwenzori HS by 10 wickets after bowling them out for 55.
At Canon Apolo, St. John’s HS, Kauga beat Ndejje SS by 101 runs, with Child Cricket Cranes U19 all-rounder Jackson Asiku scoring 69 off 40 balls and taking three wickets.
Gulu HS additionally opened with a 73-run win over Shree Worldwide, whereas St. James SS defeated GoodHeart by 59 runs, with Shabir Ullah scoring 61 off 48 balls.
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