Match Day Five Results
Morning Game
Mburo Blasters – 197/10 (19.5 overs)
Bunyonyi Warriors – 177/7 (20 overs)
Result: Mburo Blasters won by 20 runs
Player of the Match: Steven Wabwose
Afternoon Game
Kyoga Avengers – 181/6 (20 overs)
Victoria Strikers – 147/8 (20 overs)
Result: Kyoga Avengers won by 34 runs
Player of the Match: Olipa Gerald
Day Five of the Great Lakes Men’s T20 at Lugogo Cricket Oval delivered another high-scoring double-header, as Mburo Blasters held off a strong Bunyonyi Warriors chase in the morning before Kyoga Avengers extended their dominant run in the afternoon. Victoria Strikers, despite showing fight with the bat, fell short once again.
Wabwose inspires Mburo Blasters in thrilling 20-run win
The morning encounter saw Mburo Blasters pile up a massive 197/10 in 19.5 overs after a powerful batting display across the lineup.
Charles Musemeza set the tone with 37 off 21 balls, while Fahad Mutagana provided fireworks with a rapid 26 off just 7 deliveries.
Captain Riazat Ali Shah also exploded with 33 off 10 balls, smashing five sixes in a destructive cameo.
Further contributions came from Yashashvi Joshi (29), David Wabwire (29) and Steven Wabwose, who added a useful 12 as Mburo pushed close to 200.
Bunyonyi Warriors’ bowlers had mixed success, with Kassim Adam claiming three wickets and Johnathan Nyiiro also taking three, but the damage had already been done by Mburo’s top order assault.
Chasing 198, Bunyonyi Warriors responded strongly through a brilliant opening partnership. Robinson Obuya smashed 64 off 42 balls, while Anas Baig matched him with a blistering 62 off 30 deliveries.
However, once the stand was broken, Mburo’s bowling attack regained control.
Steven Wabwose played a decisive role with three wickets, Hamid Munigwa added two, while Riazat Ali Shah chipped in with a key breakthrough to halt the chase.
Despite late resistance, Bunyonyi Warriors finished on 177/7, falling 20 runs short. Steven Wabwose was named Player of the Match for his impactful all-round contribution.
Olipa Gerald stars again as Kyoga Avengers crush Victoria Strikers
In the afternoon fixture, Kyoga Avengers continued their winning momentum with a commanding 34-run victory over Victoria Strikers.
Kyoga posted 181/6 after a strong batting performance led by Gerald Olipa, who once again delivered a standout knock of 54 off 24 balls, hammering six sixes in a destructive display.
Cyrus Kakuru anchored the innings with a composed 50 off 36 deliveries, while Conrad Lubwama added a quick 29 and Juma Miyaji contributed 24 to push Kyoga to a strong total.
Victoria Strikers struggled to contain the flow of runs despite a few breakthroughs from Baidhu Ivan, who claimed three wickets.
In response, Victoria Strikers produced a mixed batting effort. Robert Ajuna top-scored with 44 off 33 balls, while Jonathan Kiiza struck 29 off 16 and Theoneste Hakuziyaremye added 25 not out.
However, regular wickets prevented any serious chase, as Kyoga’s bowling unit shared the spoils to restrict Victoria to 147/8 in their 20 overs.
Gerald Olipa also made an impact with the ball, adding to his earlier batting brilliance, and was deservedly named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Tournament Standings After Day Five
- Kyoga Avengers – 10 points
- Mburo Blasters – 6 points
- Victoria Strikers – 2 points
- Bunyonyi Warriors – 2 points
Upcoming Fixtures (17th June)
Morning: Victoria Strikers vs Mburo Blasters
Afternoon: Bunyonyi Warriors vs Kyoga Avengers