Match Day One Results
Morning Game
Victoria Strikers: 116/9 in 20 overs
Bunyonyi Warriors: 118/5 in 16.3 overs
Result: Bunyonyi Warriors won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Gurjivan Singh
Afternoon Game
Mburo Blasters: 176/10 in 19.4 overs
Kyoga Avengers: 176/10 in 20 overs
Result: Match tied (Kyoga Avengers won Super Over)
Player of the Match: Robert Owili
The opening day of the Great Lakes Men’s T20 at Lugogo Cricket Oval delivered two contrasting encounters, with Bunyonyi Warriors sealing a comfortable win in the morning before Kyoga Avengers claimed a dramatic Super Over victory in the afternoon thriller.
In the morning fixture, Victoria Strikers opted to bat first but struggled to build consistent partnerships. Simon Ssesazi (12) fell early, followed by quick dismissals of Perry Wazombe (20) and Robert Ajuna (0), leaving the innings under pressure.
Kenneth Waiswa provided the much-needed spark with a quick 24 off 9 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six to lift the scoring rate.
Christopher Kidega (17) and Jaffer Ochaya (18) added useful contributions, while Emmanuel Twijukye’s unbeaten 13 helped push the Strikers to 116 for 9 in 20 overs.
Bunyonyi Warriors’ bowling attack was led by Gurjivan Singh, who delivered a devastating spell of 4 wickets, breaking the backbone of the innings and maintaining constant pressure.
He received support from Jonathan Nyiiro and Tendo Rayan, who also chipped in with key breakthroughs.
Chasing 117, Bunyonyi Warriors suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Obuya Robinson for just 1.
However, Anas Baig anchored the innings superbly with a commanding 53 off 36 balls, striking four fours and three sixes.
Fred Achelam (22) supported the chase before Kyewuta Cosmas finished the job with an unbeaten 29 off 10 balls, guiding Bunyonyi to 118 for 5 in 16.3 overs.
Despite Perry Wazombe’s two wickets for 15 runs, the target proved insufficient for the Strikers.
Gurjivan Singh’s match-winning four-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Match award as Bunyonyi Warriors opened their campaign with a convincing victory.
The afternoon encounter between Mburo Blasters and Kyoga Avengers produced a high-scoring classic filled with momentum swings and late drama. Mburo Blasters, after electing to bat first, posted a strong total of 176 all out in 19.4 overs.
Fahad Mutagana (42 off 19) and Charles Musemeza (25 off 17) gave the innings a flying start, while Riazat Ali Shah added 31 off 19 deliveries.
Contributions from Suleman Sharif (19) and Steven Wabwose (19) kept the innings alive, although Kyoga’s bowlers struck regularly in the death overs.
Gerald Olipa led the attack with 3 wickets, ensuring Mburo did not cross an even bigger total.
In response, Kyoga Avengers matched the intensity from the outset. Ronald Lutaaya (24) and Cyrus Kakuru (37) provided stability at the top, before Robert Owili produced a stunning counterattack, smashing 45 off just 20 balls to tilt the chase in Kyoga’s favour. Junaid Khan (25) and Ismail Munir (23*) kept the momentum going as the chase went down to the wire.
Mburo’s bowlers fought back strongly, with Hamid Munigwa taking 3 wickets and Sowobi Yunus claiming 2, but Kyoga held their nerve to also finish on 176 for 10 after 20 overs, forcing a Super Over.
In the Super Over, Kyoga Avengers held their composure to edge Mburo Blasters in a dramatic finish, sealing one of the most thrilling wins of the tournament so far.
Robert Owili’s explosive innings stood out as the defining performance of the match, earning him the Player of the Match award in a contest full of twists and high drama.
Upcoming Fixtures (Tomorrow, 13th June)
Morning Fixture: Kyoga Avengers vs Victoria Strikers
Afternoon Fixture: Bunyonyi Warriors vs Mburo Blasters