Defending champions Ismaili Community CC booked their place in the playoffs of the Cricket Uganda Men’s UG20 League 2026 after completing a double over Soroti City CC at Jinja SSS Cricket Ground.
Ismaili registered commanding 100-run and 69-run victories to collect maximum points and maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
After just eight games, Ismaili sit top of the table with 16 points, remaining unbeaten with two games in hand as they continue their title defence.
Elsewhere, GM Sugar CC finished top of Group D after Iganga forfeited their match against them, strengthening their position as they head into the knockout stage.
Ismaili Thrash Soroti City by 100 Runs
Ismaili Community CC vs Soroti City CC – Jinja SSS Cricket Ground (Morning Game)
Result: Ismaili Community CC 204/4 beat Soroti City CC 104/9 by 100 runs
Ismaili Community CC continued their impressive UG20 campaign with a commanding 100-run victory over Soroti City CC at Jinja SSS Cricket Ground.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ismaili posted an imposing 204/4 in their 20 overs.
Juma Miyaji was the star of the innings, smashing an unbeaten 90 off just 38 balls, including four fours and 10 sixes. Pervaiz Ali added 42 off 37 balls, while Pius Oloka chipped in with an unbeaten 24 to help Ismaili set a challenging target of 205.
In reply, Soroti City struggled against Ismaili’s bowling attack, finishing on 104/9 in their 20 overs.
Derrick Bakunzi top-scored with an unbeaten 31, while Jacob Malinga contributed 24. However, Soroti fell well short of the target.
Junaid Khan led the bowling effort with three wickets for 20 runs in four overs.
Kashan Yar Baig also claimed two wickets for 14 runs, while Ayaan Jasani and Ghulam Hunzai picked up a wicket each.
Ismaili secured a convincing 100-run victory to collect two valuable points and maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
Player of the Match: Juma Miyaji
Ismaili Dominate Soroti City to Secure 69-Run Victory
Ismaili Community CC vs Soroti City CC – Jinja SSS Cricket Ground (Afternoon Game)
Result: Ismaili Community CC 173/9 beat Soroti City CC 104/6 by 69 runs
Ismaili Community CC completed a double over Soroti City with a commanding 69-run victory in the afternoon game.
After winning the toss and being asked to bat, Ismaili posted a competitive 173/9 in their 20 overs.
Pervaiz Ali top-scored with 38 off 27 balls before Juma Miyaji added 28 off 20 balls.
Pius Oloka provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 56 off just 29 balls, including four fours and three sixes, to guide Ismaili to a strong total. Junaid Khan also contributed 19 runs.
In reply, Soroti City managed 104/6 in their 20 overs, falling 69 runs short of the target. Captain Ronald Ebulu top-scored with 40 off 34 balls, while Emma Twijukye added 24 and Juma Sururu contributed 19.
Ismaili’s bowling attack kept things tight, with Nazim Punjwani, Junaid Khan, Kamran Wali Khan, Oloka Pius and Shehran Ali claiming a wicket each. Ghulam Hunzai was particularly economical, conceding just 14 runs in his four overs.
Ismaili secured another two valuable points to complete a successful double-header, book their place in the playoffs and maintain their unbeaten run as they look to defend their UG20 title.
Player of the Match: Pius Oloka
Ismaili’s double victory over Soroti City confirms their place in the playoffs, with the defending champions sitting comfortably at the top of the table on 16 points after eight games and still having two matches in hand.
GM Sugar also finished top of Group D following Iganga’s forfeiture, setting up an exciting run towards the knockout stage.