Matchday 14 delivered high-stakes action with rain interruptions once again playing a decisive role. Wanderers claimed a tense D/L victory over JACC to keep their survival hopes alive, Tornado Bees chased smartly to beat Avengers, while Mukono Warriors clinched a low-scoring thriller against Ismaili Community to remain in the Division Two playoff hunt.
DIVISION I – PREMIERSHIP
Sunday, July 6
JACC: 109/10 (27.3 overs) | Wanderers: 85/7 (25.4 overs) – Revised Target: 85 (30 overs)
Result: Wanderers won by 3 wickets (DLS method)
Wanderers Clinch Vital D/L Win Over JACC in Rain-Hit Thriller at Jinja SS Oval
Wanderers held their nerve to secure a crucial 3-wicket victory over JACC in a rain-affected encounter decided via the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Batting first after winning the toss, JACC failed to build any meaningful partnerships. Timothy Kawagunzi (34 off 60) fought hard alongside skipper Kenneth Waiswa (22 off 19), but tight bowling from Wanderers, spearheaded by Davis Karashani’s outstanding 5/13 in 6.3 overs, saw JACC bundled out for 109 in just 27.3 overs.
Wanderers’ chase started cautiously, but rain interrupted play at 1:45 PM, reducing their innings to 30 overs with a revised target of 85. Despite a mid-innings wobble induced by Henry Ssenyondo’s fiery triple strike, Jaffer Ochaya’s composed 21 and crucial lower-order contributions saw Wanderers edge home at 85/7 in the 26th over.
The victory lifts Wanderers level on 8 points with Rounders in 6th place, keeping their fight against relegation alive.
Player of the Match: Davis Karashani (5/13 in 6.3 overs, 2* off 2 balls)
Avengers: 263/9 (50 overs) | Tornado Bee: 164/3 (22 overs) – Revised Target: 162 (26 overs)
Result: Tornado Bee won by 7 wickets (DLS method)
Tornado Bee Outclass Avengers in Rain-Affected Chase at Lugogo Oval
Tornado Bee produced a commanding performance to beat Avengers CC by 7 wickets in another rain-curtailed contest.
Batting first, Avengers built an imposing total of 263/9 in 50 overs. Pius Oloka anchored the innings with a masterful unbeaten 105 off 102 balls, while Athar Ali (33) and Christopher Kidega (40) provided vital support. Jonathan Ssebanja was the pick of Tornado Bees’ bowlers with 3/46.
In reply, Tornado Bee openers Simon Ssesazi (26 off 19) and Nicholas Kebba (61* off 62) gave their team a brisk start. Rain interrupted proceedings at 110/2 after 16 overs, and upon resumption, the match was reduced to 26 overs with a revised target of 162.
Despite losing Anas Baig for a quickfire 35 off 21, Kebba and Ssebanja (29* off 18) guided Tornado Bee home with four overs to spare. The crucial win lifts Tornado Bees to 4th place with 9 points, moving them out of the relegation zone.
Player of the Match: Pius Oloka (105* & 1/21)
DIVISION II – CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, July 6
Mukono Warriors: 101/10 (24.3 overs) | Ismaili Community: 82 all out (16.1 overs)
Result: Mukono Warriors won by 19 runs
Warriors Prevail in Low-Scoring Thriller Against Ismaili at Florida Oval
Mukono Warriors kept their Division Two playoff hopes alive with a gritty 19-run win over Ismaili Community in a tense, low-scoring affair at Florida Oval.
After opting to bat first, Warriors were bundled out for 101 in 24.3 overs. Harsh Panchal top-scored with a quickfire 39 off 36 balls, supported by Jignesh Pindoriya’s brisk 23 off 15. However, but Junaid Khan, Ghulam Hunzai and captain Riazat Ali Shah shared eight wickets to rattle the innings.
Ismaili Community, in reply, stumbled against disciplined bowling from Mukono Warriors. Hardik Donga delivered a match-defining spell, grabbing 5/6 in just 3.1 overs. Hemant Hirani added three wickets as Ismaili folded for 82 in 16.1 overs.
Junaid Khan (21 off 14) and Riazat Ali Shah (17 off 10) offered hope, but the rest of the lineup could not withstand the Warriors’ bowling onslaught. The win keeps Mukono Warriors second in Group B and in strong playoff contention.
Player of the Match: Hardik Donga (5/6 in 3.1 overs)
Standings Snapshot (After Matchday 14)
Division One – Premiership
• Kutchi Tigers – 18 pts (11 matches)
• Ceylon Lions – 16 pts (10 matches)
• JACC – 12 pts (10 matches)
Division Two – Championship
• Group A: Soroti City – 8 pts (4 matches), Nile – 7 pts (5 matches), KC Budo – 6 pts (6 matches)
• Group B: GM Sugar – 12 pts (6 matches), Mukono Warriors – 8 pts (6 matches), SKLPS – 8 pts (6 matches)
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