Sky View Girls’ Schools Cricket Week 2025 – Match-Day Two Report | Gulu – May 5, 2025
The action continued on Day Two in Gulu with thrilling matches, dominant performances, record scores, and dramatic rain interruptions. Here’s your round-up from across the five venues:
MORNING SESSION
Nyakasura School vs St. James SS – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi 2
Nyakasura School 106 all out (20 overs) | St. James SS 88 all out (18.3 overs)
✅ Nyakasura won by 18 runs
Nyakasura defended a modest total as Erron Kasemire starred with 4 wickets. Zahara Kasoone’s 34 kept St. James in contention, but her side fell short.
Olila High School vs Good Heart SS – @Gulu Prison Ground
Olila High School 181/6 (20 overs) | Good Heart SS 12 all out (11.2 overs)
✅ Olila High won by 169 runs
The most one-sided result of the tournament so far! Asumin Akurut (40) and Malisa Ariokot (39) led Olila’s assault. Ruth Akello and Lorna Anyait both bagged 3 wickets in the demolition job.
Jinja SS vs Ndejje SS – @Gulu High Ground
Jinja SS 113/6 (20 overs) | Ndejje SS 40 all out (13.1 overs)
✅ Jinja SS won by 73 runs
Jinja’s sharp batting and tight spin-attack outclassed Ndejje. Three bad runouts hurt Ndejje’s chase early on.
Mt. St. Henry’s vs Masindi SS – @Gulu Primary School Ground
Mt. St. Henry’s 82 all out (18.1 overs) | Masindi SS 83/6 (16.4 overs)
✅ Masindi SS won by 4 wickets
A low-scoring thriller. Shalot Akugizibwe’s 21 anchored Masindi’s chase after Kyomugisha Prisca’s 3-for rattled St. Henry’s top order. St. Henry’s will need to show better energy levels and morale going forward.
St. John’s SS vs Gulu High School – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi
St. John’s SS 134/3 (20 overs) | Gulu High School 96/8 (20 overs)
✅ St. John’s SS won by 38 runs
St. John’s controlled the match from start to finish with a disciplined bowling performance after a solid batting display.
☀️ AFTERNOON SESSION
Ndejje SS vs Iganga SS – @St. Joseph’s College Layibi
Ndejje SS 86/6 (17.5 overs) | Iganga SS 88/6 (16.1 overs)
✅ Iganga SS won by 4 wickets
Ruth Mwanga (36) calmly steered Iganga to their second win after a spirited effort with the ball by Ndejje’s young attack.
Gayaza High School vs Olila High School – @Gulu Prison Ground
Gayaza High 39/7 (20 overs) | Olila High 40/2 (7.4 overs)
✅ Olila High won by 8 wickets
Gayaza couldn’t handle Olila’s pressure. Asumin Akrut (22) ensured another comfortable chase for the tournament leaders and pre-event favourites.
Masaka SS vs Jinja SS – @Gulu Primary School Ground
Masaka SS 77/6 (16.2 overs) | ?️ Match abandoned due to rain
Match drawn – points shared
Light SS vs Nyakasura School – @Gulu High Ground
Light SS 109/3 (17 overs) | ?️ Match abandoned due to rain
Match drawn – points shared
Michelle Ariago struck the tournament’s first half-ton before rain played spoilsport.
GROUP STANDINGS SNAPSHOT – After Matchday 2
Group A
Jinja SS – 9 pts (3 matches)
Group B
Olila High School – 12 pts (3 matches)
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