2025 UCA NATIONAL MEN’S 50 OVER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 14 PREVIEW
Sunday, July 6, 2025
THE BUILD-UP!
As the 2025 UCA Men’s 50 Over League barrels into Matchday 14, stakes reach fever pitch. The final bend approaches, and every match now carries massive implications – whether it’s the scrap to avoid relegation, the sprint for playoff spots, or the battle for divisional supremacy. Expect adrenaline-fuelled performances as careers, pride, and clubs’ futures hang in the balance.
SUNDAY – JULY 6, 2025 – DIVISION ONE FIXTURES
Tornado Bee vs Avengers – Lugogo Cricket Oval, 10am
Desperate For Lifelines
Tornado Bee host Avengers in a true six-pointer at Lugogo. Their first-round clash saw Tornado Bee triumph comfortably. Avengers struggled with the bat – only Christopher Kidega (39) stood tall against Hamid Munigwa’s 4-wicket haul, as they were dismissed for 153 in 48.1 overs.
Tornado Bee, despite losing Nicholas Kebba for a duck, chased steadily through Gerald Olipa’s unbeaten 66, sealing a five-wicket win with Jonathan Ssebanja striking the final blow.
Heading into Matchday 14, Avengers languish bottom with 6 points from 10 games, desperate for a lifeline to avoid the drop. Tornado Bee sit 6th with 7 points from 8 games, equally hungry to pull clear of relegation trouble. Expect tension, grit, and fierce determination.
Wanderers vs JACC – Jinja SS Cricket Oval, 10am
Do-Or-Die For Wanderers
JACC arrive third on the log with 12 points from 9 games, chasing the title, while Wanderers lie second-bottom with 6 points from 11 games. Wanderers forfeited their last fixture, while JACC fell to Kutchi Tigers via DLS.
Earlier this season, JACC dominated Wanderers. After an early collapse, Mulongo (44) and Kusasira (22) rescued them to 143, before Wanderers capitulated for 74 in 22.3 overs – Agaba (3 wickets) and Sohera (4/5) orchestrating a crushing 69-run win.
A win here could lift Wanderers out of relegation danger – depending on Tornado Bee’s result – while JACC seek to keep pace with the leaders. Expect Wanderers to throw everything into this must-win battle.
Ceylon Lions vs Rounders – Serenity Oval, Kamengo, 10am
Walkover Confirmed
Rounders have notified organisers they will not travel to Kamengo, meaning Ceylon Lions are set to bank the two points via walkover. In their first-round meeting, Rounders posted 200 to secure a 49-run victory, but forfeiture this time boosts Ceylon’s march atop the table.
SUNDAY – JULY 6, 2025 – DIVISION TWO FIXTURES
Ismaili Community vs Mukono Warriors – Florida Oval, 10am
Playoff Contenders Clash
This first-ever meeting features two Group B playoff hopefuls. Ismaili Community sit third with 7 points from 6 games, while Mukono Warriors are fifth with 6 points from 5 games.
Ismaili crushed Mukono Development by a mammoth 302 runs on June 9, while Warriors’ last fixture was abandoned. Both teams remain in contention, and victory here could prove pivotal for their playoff dreams.
FINAL WORD
Matchday 14 promises high-stakes drama – from Tornado Bee and Avengers battling for survival to GM Sugar chasing an unbeaten streak. With Kutchi Tigers resting this weekend, Ceylon Lions and JACC aim to tighten their grip at the top, while Division Two’s playoff race intensifies.
Expect tactical masterclasses, last-over thrillers, and unforgettable moments as Uganda’s finest take centre stage. In the UCA League, nothing is guaranteed – only earned.
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