June 17, 2025 – Matchday 11 dished out heavy wins, thrilling chases and unexpected no-shows. Ceylon Lions roared loudest in Entebbe, Tornado Bee completed a double over Wanderers in Lugogo, and GM Sugar remained untouchable in Division II with another emphatic display.
DIVISION I – PREMIERSHIP
Sunday, June 15
Ceylon Lions Vs Avengers – Entebbe Cricket Oval
Ceylon Lions: 191/9 (50 overs) | Avengers CC: 116 all out (36.2 overs)
Ceylon Lions won by 75 runs
Jayaratne Leads Lions to Top Spot
Ceylon Lions solidified their title credentials with a 75-run win over Avengers. Skipper Ruwan Jayaratne led from the front with a gritty unbeaten 52 and later picked two wickets to cap a memorable all-round show. Contributions from Charles Musemeza (19) and Cosmas Kyewuta (17) helped post 191/9.
In response, Avengers faltered under pressure, folding for 116. Frank Nsubuga (2/22) and Juma Miyaji (1/8)’s new-ball bursts paved the way before Collins Abong (3 wickets for 19 runs) and Jayaratne (2/19) shut the door. The Lions completed a season double over Avengers and remain joint-top with 13 points from 8 matches.
Player of the Match: Ruwan Jayaratne – 52 & 2 wickets*
Kutchi Tigers Vs Rounders – Serenity Oval
Kutchi Tigers: 227/6 (50 overs) | Rounders CC: 124 all out (29.1 overs)
Kutchi Tigers won by 103 runs
Kutchi Tigers Maul Rounders in One-Sided Clash
Kutchi Tigers flexed their firepower with a 103-run demolition of Rounders at Serenity Oval. Hiren Kerai (55) and Mitul Pindoriya (51*) starred with the bat while Zubair Tembo fought a lone battle with 3 wickets.
Chasing 228, Rounders never got going. Siraje Nsubuga’s 24 was the only spark in a dull chase as Kush Vekariya ripped through the lower order with 4 wickets for 11 runs in 5.1 overs. The win keeps Kutchi Tigers level on points with Ceylon Lions but behind on Net Run Rate (NRR).
Player of the Match: Kush Vekariya – 4 wickets for 11 runs in 5.1 overs
Wanderers Vs Tornado Bee – Lugogo Cricket Oval
Wanderers: 256 all out (49 overs) | Tornado Bee: 257/6 (49 overs)
Tornado Bee won by 4 wickets
Baig Blasts Wanderers as Bees Seal Double
Anas Baig starred in a dramatic win for Tornado Bee, smashing a game-winning 111 off just 75 balls to help his side chase down 257. Earlier, Wanderers’ Perry Wazombe had thrilled the Lugogo crowd with a fiery 65 off 39 balls in their 256-run total.
Anas’ father Akbar Baig also picked 4 wickets for 61 runs with the ball, ensuring their family’s fingerprints were all over the contest. Support from Nicholas Kebba (59) and David Musoke (38*) helped Tornado Bee wrap up a season double over Wanderers with an over to spare.
Player of the Match: Anas Baig – 111 (75)
JACC Vs Aboojo – Jinja SS Oval
JACC won by walkover
No-Show Aboojo Gift JACC Free Points
JACC were awarded full points after Aboojo failed to turn up for their fixture in Jinja. The win keeps JACC firmly in the title race with 12 points from 8 games.
DIVISION II – CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, June 15
GM Sugar Vs Mukono Development – GM Sugar Oval
GM Sugar: 309/8 (50 overs) | Mukono Dev’t: 57 all out (10.5 overs)
GM Sugar won by 252 runs
Bhavikkumar Piles on the Runs as GM Sugar Sweep Mukono Aside
Bhavikkumar Patel unleashed an unbeaten 120 as GM Sugar posted a towering 309/8. Pramit Patel chipped in with 69 and extras boosted the tally by 57.
Mukono Development crumbled spectacularly to 57 all out in under 11 overs, as Karan Patel and Nimeshkumar Patel grabbed 3 wickets each. GM Sugar remain flawless with 6 wins from 6 in Group B.
Player of the Match: Bhavikkumar Kantilal Patel – 120 (Runs)*
KC Budo Vs Patidar – Florida Oval
Patidar: 89 all out (27.2 overs) | KC Budo: 95/4 (11.4 overs)
KC Budo won by 6 wickets
Kigozi Five-Star Haul Powers Budo Past Patidar
Leon Kigozi delivered a bowling masterclass with figures of 5/23 in 8 overs as Patidar collapsed to 89 all out. Skipper Allan Ssemakula complemented with 4 wickets for 24 runs.
Despite early stumbles, Nyumba Andrew (33* off 20) and Aroma Victor (26) helped Budo chase down the target in under 12 overs.
Player of the Match: Leon Kigozi – 5/23 in 8 overs
Jinja SS Vs Entale – Jinja SS Oval
Jinja SS won by walkover
Another Forfeit Mars Matchday as Entale No-Show
Jinja SS walked away with full points after Entale failed to honour their fixture.
Standings Snapshot (After Matchday 11)
Division One – Premiership
• Ceylon Lions – 13 pts (8 matches)
• Kutchi Tigers – 13 pts (8 matches)
• JACC – 12 pts (8 matches)
Division Two – Championship
• Group A: Soroti City – 6 pts (3 matches), KC Budo – 6 pts (6 matches), Nile – 5 pts (4 matches)
• Group B: GM Sugar – 12 pts (6 matches), Ismaili Community – 7 pts (6 matches), St. John’s SS Mukono – 6 pts (6 matches)
Notable Performances – Matchday 11
Batting Highlights
• Anas Baig (Tornado Bee) – 111 (75), match-winning blitz to complete a double over Wanderers
• Bhavikkumar Patel (GM Sugar) – 120*, a commanding unbeaten ton to sink Mukono Devt
• Perry Wazombe (Wanderers) – 65 (39), explosive knock at the top in vain
• Hiren Kerai (Kutchi Tigers) – 55, set the tone with a composed innings vs Rounders
• Mitul Pindoriya (Kutchi Tigers) – 51*, calm finisher to bolster the Tigers’ total
• Nicholas Kebba (Tornado Bee) – 59, steady knock in support of Anas Baig’s chase heroics
• David Musoke (Tornado Bee) – 38*, saw the chase through with nerves of steel
• Pramit Patel (GM Sugar) – 69, crucial middle-order runs in 300+ total
• Nyumba Andrew (KC Budo) – 33* (20), swift finish to seal a 6-wicket win over Patidar
• Ruwan Jayaratne (Ceylon Lions) – 52*, captain’s knock under pressure to anchor Lions’ innings
Bowling Highlights
• Akbar Baig (Tornado Bee) – 4 wickets, a complete all-round family affair show
• Kush Vekariya (Kutchi Tigers) – 4 wickets, destroyed Rounders’ lower order
• Leon Kigozi (KC Budo) – 5/23, match-defining spell that blew Patidar away
• Allan Ssemakula (KC Budo) – 4 wickets, devastating tandem with Kigozi
• Karan Patel (GM Sugar) – 3 wickets, ripped through Mukono Dev’t top order
• Nimeshkumar Patel (GM Sugar) – 3 wickets, ensured no recovery for Mukono
• Collins Abong (Ceylon Lions) – 3 wickets, key middle overs strike to break Avengers’ chase
• Ruwan Jayaratne (Ceylon Lions) – 2 wickets, sealed the win with his all-round brilliance
• Frank Nsubuga & Juma Miyaji (Ceylon Lions) – crucial new-ball bursts of 3 wickets to derail Avengers early
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