Day Two of the Cricket Uganda Men’s 50-Over League saw another commanding display from Ismaili Community CC, while the remaining fixtures were washed out.
SILVER CATEGORY
Ismaili Community CC vs Wanderers CC – Entebbe Cricket Oval
Toss: Wanderers CC won the toss and elected to bowl
Ismaili Community CC: 191/7 (29.0 overs)
Wanderers CC: 98 all out (23.1 overs)
Result: Ismaili Community CC won by 93 runs
Ismaili Community delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a commanding 93-run victory over Wanderers CC at Entebbe Cricket Oval.
After being sent in to bat, Ismaili Community CC posted a formidable 191/7 in their 29 overs. Shehzad Khan was the standout performer, smashing a brilliant 106 off 84 balls to anchor the innings with authority.
Imtiaz Ali provided valuable support with an unbeaten 31, while Junaid Khan chipped in with 18 to push the total to a competitive score.
Wanderers CC’s bowling effort was led by Eric Mukisa, who picked up three wickets in an economical spell. Arthur Magwa, Julius Okema and Rudra Prajapati claimed a wicket each to keep things somewhat in check.
In reply, Wanderers CC endured a disastrous start, losing three wickets for just 3 runs in the opening overs. Despite a fighting 25 from Rudra Prajapati and 24 from Ivan Kakande, the chase never gained momentum.
Ismaili Community CC’s bowling unit proved too strong, with Juma Miyaji and Junaid Khan picking up two wickets each, while Nazim Punjwani and Ghulam Hunzai also claimed two apiece to wrap up the innings for 98 in 23.1 overs.
Ismaili Community CC remains top of the Silver Category table with 5 points from 5 games, maintaining an unbeaten run.
Player of the Match: Juma Miyaji
Nile CC vs Kutchi Tigers B – Lugogo Cricket Oval
Result: Match abandoned
The encounter between Nile CC and Kutchi Tigers B was abandoned after the first innings due to interruptions.
Kutchi Tigers B had posted 81/6 in a reduced 26-over innings, but Nile CC did not get the opportunity to begin their chase, resulting in both teams sharing points.
BRONZE CATEGORY
Africa Cricket Club vs Pak Shaheens – Florida Oval
Result: Match abandoned
The match between Africa Cricket Club and Pak Shaheens was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent drizzle.
Both teams were awarded one point each.
FINAL WORD
Day Two belonged to Ismaili Community CC, whose dominant performance further underlined their strong form in the Silver Category.
However, the weather played spoilsport in the other fixtures, with two matches abandoned, leaving teams to settle for shared points in a disrupted round of action.