Day three of the Sky View Girls Schools Cricket Week saw teams booking their places in the Super 8 stage, with the final round of group matches set for tomorrow.
Masaka SS handed St John’s their first defeat of the tournament in the morning fixture, while Jinja SS and Olila continued their unbeaten runs in their respective groups.
Elsewhere, Gayaza High School finally broke their losing streak, registering their first win after three straight defeats.
MORNING
Iganga SS vs Gulu High – @Gulu High Ground
Iganga SS 146/4 (20 overs) | Gulu High 42 all out (14.4 overs)
Iganga SS won by 104 runs
Nile region side Iganga SS secure their first victory of the tournament in dominant fashion. After opening their campaign with two losses, Iganga bounced back strongly against hosts Gulu High.
Put in to bat, Mariam Akullu anchored the innings with an unbeaten 43 off 59, while Josephine Babirye added 31 not out to guide them to 146/4.
They went on to bowl out Gulu High for 42 to seal a comprehensive 104-run victory.
Jinja SS vs St. Theresa – @Layibi Ground
Jinja SS 72 all out (18.2 overs) | St. Theresa 31 all out (13.1 overs)
Jinja SS won by 41 runs
Eight-time record winners Jinja SS registered their lowest total of the tournament (72 all out) but still had enough to overcome the debutants St. Theresa.
Despite a frustrating batting display, their bowling attack delivered, with captain Sheila Namagoba leading from the front with four wickets, while Mariam Biribawa picked up two.
The victory keeps Jinja SS, already through to the Super Eight, top of Group C on net run rate.
Light SS vs Gayaza High – @Gulu Primary Ground
Light SS 115/8 (20 overs) | Gayaza High 8 all out (10.4 overs)
Light SS won by 107 runs
Light SS continued their dominant run with a commanding 107-run win over four-time champions Gayaza High. Gayaza showed discipline with the ball to restrict Light SS, but their batting completely collapsed as they were bowled out for just 8 runs in 10.4 overs.
The win confirms Light SS’ place in the Super Eight as they top the group with a maximum nine points.
Olila HS vs St. James SS – @Gulu Prison Ground
Olila HS 154/7 (20 overs) | St. James SS 75/7 (20 overs)
Olila HS won by 79 runs
Defending champions Olila HS moved to the top of Group A and sealed qualification for the Super Eight with a 79-run victory over St. James SS.
After electing to bat, Josephine Icumar starred with 51 off 50 the first half-century of the day to set up a strong total of 154.
Martha Amayo was the standout performer, claiming a five-wicket haul to secure a comfortable win.
Sacred Heart SS vs Ndejje SS – @Layibi Main Ground
Sacred Heart SS 94/8 (20 overs) | Ndejje SS 57/7 (20 overs)
Sacred Heart SS won by 37 runs
Sacred Heart SS secured a convincing 37-run win over Ndejje SS to book their place in the Super Eight.
After being put in to bat, they posted 94/8 before delivering a disciplined bowling performance to defend the total.
Michelle Angel Alanyo picked up three wickets to guide her side to their third win of the tournament.
St. John’s SS vs Masaka SS – @Layibi B Ground
St. John’s SS 57 all out (13 overs) | Masaka SS 58/6 (14 overs)
Masaka SS won by 4 wickets
St. John’s SS suffered their first defeat of the tournament after a four-wicket loss to Masaka SS.
Batting first, they were bowled out for 57 in 13 overs and failed to defend the total as Masaka reached 58/6 in 14 overs.
Despite the loss, St. John’s remain top of Group D and have qualified for the Super Eight, with Masaka SS also progressing in second place and a win for Masaka in their final game tomorrow morning will help them seal the top spot.
AFTERNOON
Jinja SSS vs Sacred Heart SS – @Layibi Main Ground
Jinja SSS 71/4 (13 overs) | Sacred Heart SS 57 all out (11.5 overs)
Jinja SSS won by 14 runs
Jinja Senior Secondary School handed Sacred Heart SS first loss in a low-scoring contest to secure a hard-fought 14-run victory.
After being put in to bat, Jinja SSS recovered from an early collapse of 6/2, with Ruth Mary Tumwebaze anchoring the innings with 29 off 42, while Sheila Namagoba added 12 to help them post 71/4 in their allotted overs.
In reply, Sacred Heart SS showed brief resistance through Joan Agenorwot’s 19, but disciplined bowling from Asha Mukite (2 wickets), Rashidah Tikabula (2), and Sheila Namagoba (2) kept them in check.
Sacred Heart were eventually bowled out for 57 in 11.5 overs, falling 14 runs short.
Light SS vs Soroti SS – @Layibi B Ground
Light SS 72/9 (13 overs) | Soroti SS 23 all out (8.2 overs)
Light SS won by 49 runs
Light Secondary School delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a convincing 49-run victory over Soroti SS and remain unbeaten.
After being put in to bat, Light SS struggled early, losing quick wickets, but Ruth Kulume steadied the innings with a composed 28 not out, while Joyce Mary Arugo chipped in with 18 to guide them to 72/9.
In response, Soroti SS crumbled under relentless bowling pressure.
Sarah Tino starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Ritah Alio also picked up 3 and Teddy Anyait added 2 to dismantle the batting lineup.
Soroti SS were bowled out for just 23 in 8.2 overs, handing Light SS a comprehensive win.
Masaka SS vs Iganga SS – @St. Joseph’s College, Layibi
Masaka SS 57/6 (13 overs) | Iganga SS 45/8 (13 overs)
Masaka SS won by 12 runs
Masaka Secondary School held their nerve in a low-scoring encounter to secure a narrow 12-run victory over Iganga SS to remain unbeaten.
Batting first, Masaka SS struggled to build momentum, but Florence Kaijuka top-scored with 13 while Kevin Mukite added an unbeaten 15 to push them to 57/6.
In reply, Iganga SS found it difficult to chase, with only Praise Victoria Nalubega offering resistance with 16 not out.
Florence Kaijuka starred with the ball, claiming a brilliant three-wicket haul, well supported by Hasfa Naula who picked up two wickets.
Iganga SS finished on 45/8, falling just short in a tightly contested match.
Rwenzori HS vs St. James SS – @Graceland Girls Ground
Rwenzori HS 62/7 (15 overs) | St. James SS 67/3 (6 overs)
St. James SS won by 7 wickets
St. James Secondary School produced a dominant chasing display to comfortably defeat Rwenzori High School by 7 wickets.
After electing to bat, Rwenzori HS struggled for consistency, with Ritah Musoki providing the only major contribution with a well-played 34 to lift them to 62/7.
In reply, St. James SS wasted no time in the chase, racing to 67/3 in just 6 overs.
Jackie Lalam led the charge with a blistering 16 off just 4 balls, while Lydia Mirembe anchored the innings with an unbeaten 23.
Their aggressive approach ensured a swift and emphatic victory.
Olila HS vs Masindi SS – @Gulu Prison Primary School Ground
Olila HS 131/5 (20 overs) | Masindi SS 53 all out (14.1 overs)
Olila HS won by 78 runs
Olila High School produced a commanding all-round display to register a dominant 78-run victory over Masindi SS and claim top spot in Group A.
After being put in to bat, Josephine Icumar led the charge with a composed 41, while Malisa Ariokot added 27 as Olila built strongly to post an imposing 131/5 in their 20 overs.
Devine Gabriella Nyamer provided a late boost with a quick-fire 21 not out off just 7 balls.
In reply, Masindi SS never recovered from early breakthroughs despite brief resistance from Mariam Nyangoma (10).
Immaculate Nandera and Devine Gabriella Nyamer led the bowling attack with key wickets as Masindi were bundled out for 53 in 14.1 overs. Olila sealed a comprehensive win to continue their strong tournament form.
Gayaza HS vs Kasese SS – @Gulu High Ground
Gayaza HS 137/3 (17 overs) | Kasese SS 40/9 (12.2 overs)
Gayaza HS won by 90 runs (D/L)
After enduring three consecutive defeats, Gayaza High School finally got off the mark with a commanding 90-run victory over Kasese SS via the DLS method.
Batting first after being put in, Gayaza posted a strong 137/3 in their 17 overs, led by a brilliant unbeaten 89 from Ruth Mwanga, who anchored the innings with authority.
Phoebe Nakiyimba added 9, while Nakasujja Judith chipped in with a useful unbeaten 9 to guide the side to a competitive total.
In reply, Kasese SS never found momentum against a disciplined Gayaza bowling and fielding display. Early wickets and constant pressure saw them collapse to 40/9 in 12.2 overs.
Ronita Thungu (11) and Joan Musoki (9) offered brief resistance, but run-outs and tight bowling from Ruth Mwanga and Nambooze Patricia Nakato broke the chase apart.
Kasese eventually fell well short as Gayaza sealed a long-awaited and emphatic first win of the tournament.
CONCLUSION
Teams in Super 8 Qualification Places – End of Day 3
Group A
Olila High School – 12 pts (4 matches)
Masindi Secondary School – 9 pts (4 matches)
Group B
Light Secondary School – 12 pts (4 matches)
Soroti Secondary School – 6 pts (4 matches)
Group C
Jinja Senior Secondary School – 12 pts (4 matches)
Sacred Heart Secondary School – 9 pts (4 matches)
Group D
Jinja Senior Secondary School – 12 pts (4 matches)
Sacred Heart Secondary School – 9 pts (4 matches)
The tournament is proudly sponsored by Skyview, Movit Products Uganda, Batball and Skooli Africa.
About the Girls’ School’s Cricket Week Sponsors
Skyview is a carbonated soft drink, a brand of Riham Uganda under Hariss International Limited, a leading force in Uganda’s food and beverage industry.
Movit Products Uganda is a supplier of high-quality personal care products inspired by the everyday beauty needs of African families because when you look good, you feel unstoppable.
Skooli helps parents order approved school supplies, helps schools manage what enters their institutions, and helps trusted suppliers fulfil with clarity, control, and confidence.
BATBALL Program is a tailor-made Cricket Pathway Program in partnership with Cricket Uganda, to identify and grow fresh talent the NXT-Gen