Sky View Girls' Schools Cricket Week 2025 - Match-Day Three Report | Gulu – May 7, 2025
The cricket carnival rolled on in Gulu with Match-Day Three producing enthralling contests, dominant displays, and some one-sided affairs. With little rain interruptions, teams took full advantage of clear skies across the five venues. Here's your round-up:
MORNING SESSION
St. John’s SS vs Olila High School – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi
Olila High School 130/5 (20 overs) | St. John’s SS 20 all out (12.5 overs)
✅ Olila High School won by 110 runs
Joan Ilora (32) and Immaculate Nandera (29) powered Olila to a commanding total despite a spirited bowling effort from St. John’s, with Irene Nadenbe bagging 3 wickets. In reply, St. John’s crumbled under relentless pressure, folding for just 20 as Nandera, Lorna Anyait, and Josephine Icumar each picked two wickets. Olila remain unbeaten.
Jinja SS vs Mt. Rwenzori SS – @Gulu Primary School Ground
Jinja SS 126/6 (20 overs) | Mt. Rwenzori SS 64 all out (16.4 overs)
✅ Jinja SS won by 62 runs
Mary Namiiro’s 38 set the foundation for Jinja’s competitive total. In response, Mt. Rwenzori faltered against the combined attack of Asha Mukite and Maureen Abbo, who took 3 wickets apiece. Miriam Biribawa added two more as Mt. Rwenzori’s suffered their first defeat.
Nyakasura School vs Masaka SS – @Gulu Prison Ground
Masaka SS 108/7 (20 overs) | Nyakasura School 51 all out (15.4 overs)
✅ Masaka SS won by 57 runs
Humairah Nakimbugwe (22) guided Masaka to a defendable score. Linda Cinderella’s 3-for kept Nyakasura in the hunt, but a tight bowling performance led by Agnes Nakakande and Hasifah Naula (2 wickets each) sealed the win for Masaka.
Good Heart SS vs Masindi SS – @Gulu High Ground
Masindi SS 96/9 (20 overs) | Good Heart SS 47 all out (19 overs)
✅ Masindi SS won by 49 runs
Masindi made it back-to-back wins with a commanding victory over winless Good Heart. Shalot Akugizibwe’s miserly 3/6 in 4 was the pick as Good Heart struggled to string together combos.
☀️ AFTERNOON SESSION
Sacred Heart SS vs Gayaza High School – @Gulu Primary School Ground
Sacred Heart SS 139/7 (20 overs) | Gayaza High 58/8 (15.3 overs) [DLS Method]
✅ Sacred Heart SS won by 61 runs (DLS Method)
Contributions from Beatrice Aiko (37), Hellen Labong (29), and Noreen Hanifa (25) propelled Sacred Heart to a solid total. Rain interrupted the chase at 15.3 overs with Gayaza in trouble, and the DLS method confirmed Sacred Heart’s commanding win.
Gulu High School vs Olila High School – @Gulu High Ground
Gulu High School 39/4 (20 overs) | Olila High School 43/1 (6 overs)
✅ Olila High School won by 9 wickets
Olila’s bowlers turned the screws again, restricting Gulu High to a meagre 39. A cautious chase led by Josephine Icumar (16*) and Asumin Akurut (13*) ensured Olila maintained their perfect record.
Iganga SS vs Masaka SS – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi
Iganga SS 63/8 (20 overs) | Masaka SS 64/2 (13.1 overs)
✅ Masaka SS won by 8 wickets
Disciplined bowling from former Baby Victoria Pearls international Agnes Nakakande (3/8) and Hasifah Naula (2/23) restricted Iganga. Masaka chased down the target with poise, Mary Nyesigire finishing unbeaten on 18 to secure their third win.
Ndejje SS vs Light SS – @Gulu Prison Ground
Ndejje SS 44 all out (15.1 overs) | Light SS 46/8 (12.4 overs)
✅ Light SS won by 2 wickets
A nervy finish in a low-scoring contest saw Light SS edge past Ndejje, who remain winless. Angel Mirembe (11) and Blessing Apio (10) offered resistance, but Light, thanks in no small part to Sarah Tino’s solid knock of19, did just enough to get over the line despite losing 8 wickets.
Mt Rwenzori SS vs St James SS – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi
Mt Rwenzori SS 84 all out (19 overs) | St James SS 52 all out (19.2 overs)
✅ Mt Rwenzori SS won by 32 runs
Mt Rwenzori SS recorded their first victory of the tournament in a spirited display. After opting to bat first, Flavia Mbambu’s patient 23 helped them to 84. St James bowled well, with Patricia Mukanza claiming 3 wickets, and Jackie Lalam and Selina Oliba sharing four more. However, St James failed with the bat, folding for 52 as Gorret Birra (3 wickets), Caroline Mbambu and Sofia Bawurna (2 wickets each) delivered a disciplined bowling performance for Mt Rwenzori.
GROUP STANDINGS SNAPSHOT – After Match-Day 3
Group A
Masaka SS – 13 pts (4 matches)
Jinja SS – 13 pts (4 matches)
Group B
Olila High School – 20 pts (5 matches)
Sacred Heart SS – 12 pts (3 matches)
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