Matchday 13 showcased thrilling finishes, commanding bowling performances, and weather interruptions that reshaped the Division I and II tables. Rounders pulled off a tense chase against Aboojo, Kutchi Tigers outplayed JACC in a rain-affected encounter, Nile recorded a comfortable win over Kutchi Tigers B, while the Kamengo matches were abandoned due to persistent rains.
DIVISION I – PREMIERSHIP
Sunday, June 28-29
Aboojo CC: 111 all out (22.2 overs) | Rounders CC: 112/7 (32 overs)
Result: Rounders won by 3 wickets
Rounders Edge Aboojo in a Tense Low-Scoring Thriller at Entebbe Oval
At Entebbe Cricket Oval, Aboojo CC won the toss and elected to bat first in a nail-biting low-scoring encounter. The innings began brightly as Brian Asaba (20 off 16), Joseph Baguma (31 off 34) and Ivan Thawithemwira (15 off 7) helped the Tooro team reach 52 for the loss of two wickets inside seven overs. However, the momentum shifted sharply when Rounders’ bowlers Siraje Nsubuga, Brian Masaba, Tembo Zubair and Narinder Singh triggered a collapse, taking wickets in quick succession. Aboojo were eventually bowled out for a modest 111 runs in just 22.2 overs.
Chasing 112, Rounders CC were rocked early when captain Narinder Singh fell for a duck in the first over, courtesy of Mathew Musinguzi’s fiery spell. At 46/6 after 11 overs, the match looked poised for an upset. But the determined Steven Wabwose (34 off 62) and Siraje Nsubuga (10 off 60) steadied the ship with a vital 54-run partnership. Though Nsubuga fell at 100, Wabwose remained unbeaten, guiding Rounders to a hard-fought 3-wicket victory in the 32nd over.
Player of the Match: Steven Wabwose (34* & one stumping)
Kutchi Tigers: 128/6 (22 overs) | JACC: 133/9 (22 overs) | Revised DLS Target: 164
Result: Kutchi Tigers won by 30 runs (DLS method)
Kutchi Tigers Roar in Rain-Interrupted Clash Against JACC at Jinja SS Oval
At Jinja SS Oval, Kutchi Tigers batted first under cloudy skies and a looming weather threat. Opener Avnish Vekariya anchored the innings with a mature unbeaten 61 off 51 balls. Rain interrupted the match in the 11th over, forcing the game to a 22-over contest per side.
Despite the disruption, Kutchi Tigers posted a competitive 128/6, supported by Nitin Jeshani’s 26 runs. JACC’s bowlers Henry Ssenyondo, Ivan Baidu, and Eddy Agaba each made key breakthroughs.
Chasing a revised DLS target of 164, JACC started well but lost wickets at crucial junctures. Kenneth Waiswa’s resilient 49 kept the chase alive, but Kutchi’s Dhansuk Jesani produced a match-winning spell of 5/21. JACC collapsed from 95/4 to 120/8, falling short by 30 runs.
Player of the Match: Dhansuk Jesani (5/21)
Ceylon Lions Vs Tornado Bee – Serenity Oval, Kamengo
Result: Match abandoned without a ball bowled
Persistent morning showers washed out this much-anticipated clash at Serenity Oval, denying fans any cricket action.
DIVISION II – CHAMPIONSHIP
Nile CC: 143 all out (31.4 overs) | Kutchi Tigers B: 89/9 (35 overs)
Result: Nile won by 54 runs
Nile Secure Memorable Win Over Kutchi Tigers B in Rain-Shortened Encounter
Nile Cricket Club produced a dominant performance at Entebbe Cricket Oval to claim a memorable 54-run win over Kutchi Tigers B in a rain-affected Division Two Group A fixture.
Batting first on a tricky, damp pitch, Nile posted a competitive 143 all out in 31.4 overs. Debutant Ronald Lutaaya impressed with a steady 29, while Robert Ajuna (26) and Robinson Turinawe (21) provided valuable support. Jeff Mwesigwa Kasozi’s unbeaten 17 helped push the total beyond 140. Kutchi’s spinner Chintan Kerai was the standout bowler with 4/25.
In reply, Kutchi Tigers B struggled for consistency against Nile’s disciplined bowling unit. Robinson Turinawe starred with the ball, taking three wickets and complementing his earlier batting effort. Support from Sulaiman Mwebaze and Samuel Agum’s two wickets apiece sealed Kutchi’s fate as they limped to 89/9 in the allotted 35 overs.
Player of the Match: Robinson Turinawe (21 runs & 3 wickets)
SKLPS Vs St John’s SS – Florida Oval
Result: Match abandoned without a ball bowled
The persistent rains in Kamengo continued to hamper play, resulting in the abandonment of this fixture without a ball bowled.
Standings Snapshot (After Matchday 13)
Division One – Premiership
• Kutchi Tigers – 18 pts (11 matches)
• Ceylon Lions – 14 pts (9 matches)
• JACC – 12 pts (9 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), SKLPS – 8 pts (6 matches), Ismaili – 7 pts (6 matches)
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