Pioneer CC picked up a double victory over Tornado CC in the CU Women’s T20 National League Division Two at Ndejje Cricket Ground, leaving Tornado’s qualification hopes to division one hanging as the competition approaches its conclusion.
Pioneer secured a convincing 70-run victory in the morning fixture before completing the double with a five-wicket win in the afternoon.
The two defeats dealt a major blow to Tornado’s hopes of securing a place in the Division Two top positions, while Pioneer collected four valuable points from the double-header.
Morning Fixture – Pioneer CC vs Tornado CC (Ndejje Cricket Ground)
Result: Pioneer CC 141/9 beat Tornado CC 71 all out by 70 runs
Tornado CC won the toss and elected to bowl first, but Pioneer CC posted 141 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Florence Kaijuka top-scored with 25 off 24 balls, while Angel Peace Kisaakye contributed 20 off 12 deliveries.
Masaka SS OG Agnes Nakakande made a debut and added an unbeaten 18 off 26 balls, while Daisy Samula scored 11.
Cynthia Malinge was the pick of the Tornado bowlers with four wickets for 19 runs from her four overs, while Blessing Apio picked up two wickets.
In reply, Tornado CC struggled against a disciplined Pioneer bowling attack and were bowled out for 71 in 16.1 overs.
Blessing Apio top-scored with an unbeaten 34 off 27 balls, while Mitchell Nakiberu contributed 6 runs.
Florence Kaijuka led the Pioneer bowling attack with an impressive four wickets for 7 runs from her four overs.
Peninah Natabo picked up one wicket, while Angel Peace Kisaakye, Beatrice Namwanje and Asmah Mwibu claimed one wicket each.
Pioneer maintained control throughout the innings to secure a comprehensive 70-run victory.
Player of the Match: Florence Kaijuka
Afternoon Fixture – Tornado CC vs Pioneer CC (Ndejje Cricket Ground)
Result: Tornado CC 62 all out lost to Pioneer CC 63/5 by 5 wickets
Tornado CC won the toss and elected to bat first, but struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Pioneer bowling attack, managing just 62 all out in 18.3 overs.
Paula Mwebaza top-scored with 13 off 21 balls, while Chelsea Musiimenta added 10 off 13 deliveries. Justine Nakawunde contributed 6 runs.
Florence Kaijuka was again outstanding with the ball, claiming three wickets for 1 run from four overs.
Angel Peace Kisaakye also picked up three wickets, while Beatrice Namwanje, Asmah Mwibu and Peninah Natabo claimed one wicket each.
In reply, Pioneer CC chased down the target comfortably, reaching 63 for 5 in just 8.5 overs.
Abigail Happy Bulamu top-scored with an unbeaten 25 off 25 balls, including five boundaries, while Bridget Gift Nankabirwa added 11 off 16 deliveries.
Paula Mwebaza, Alexandria Nasuuna and Blessing Apio picked up one wicket each for Tornado.
Pioneer completed another victory, securing a five-wicket win to register a clean sweep over Tornado on the day.
Player of the Match: Florence Kaijuka
Florence Kaijuka was the standout performer across the two fixtures, contributing with both bat and ball.
She scored 25 runs in the morning fixture before producing an outstanding bowling performance, claiming four wickets for 7 runs.
In the afternoon, she returned to take three wickets for just 1 run from four overs, finishing the double-header with seven wickets and playing a central role in both Pioneer victories.
Conclusion
Pioneer CC enjoyed a memorable day at Ndejje SSS Sports Ground, completing a double over Tornado to collect four valuable points in the Division Two competition.
For Tornado, the two defeats leave their qualification hopes hanging, with their remaining fixtures now carrying even greater importance as they seek to keep their campaign alive.