Day Five of the Mukono T20 Cup saw the Kayunga Titans suffer a double defeat, while the Buvuma Sailors posted a tournament-high score at the Florida Cricket Ground.
Mukono Development had dominated the morning with an all-round performance, but Buvuma’s top-order fireworks in the afternoon extended their unbeaten run, keeping the tournament race thrilling.
Kayunga Titans vs Mukono Development – Morning Game
Toss: Kayunga Titans won the toss and elected to bat
Score: Kayunga Titans 132/9 (20 overs); Mukono Development 133/3 (15 overs)
Result: Mukono Development won by 7 wickets
In the morning at the Cricket Ground, the Kayunga Titans walked in with intent after choosing to bat—but the script soon twisted.
Kayunga’s innings began with promise.
Bwogi Martin set the tone with fluent stroke-making, compiling a brilliant 47 off 32.
Brain Lwanga added a steady 25, while skipper Brian Asaba chipped in with a composed 26.
Yet each time momentum swelled, Mukono Development’s bowlers wrestled it back.
Anas Baig delivered with disciplined lines, claiming 2 wickets, while Keneth Ogenrwot ripped through the middle order with 3 crucial strikes.
Regular stumbles kept the Titans from launching a late surge, closing at 132/9 in 20 overs, a total that seemed competitive—but only briefly.
Mukono Development’s chase began with quiet confidence and soon erupted into dominance, led by the brilliance of Anas Baig.
A masterclass of controlled aggression, Baig shredded the Titans’ attack with a breathtaking 80 off 49 balls, laced with 8 fours and 5 sixes.
Every attempt from Kayunga to regain control was met with calculated elegance or brutal power.
Though wickets fell around him, Baig ensured the chase never wavered. Mukono Development cruised to 133/3 in just 15 overs, sealing a commanding 7-wicket victory.
Player of the Match: Anas Baig
80 off 49; 2/12 in 4 overs — a complete all-round performance under the clear Mukono sky.
Buvuma Sailors vs Kayunga Titans – Afternoon Game
Toss: Buvuma Sailors won the toss and elected to bat
Score: Buvuma Sailors 214/7 (20 overs); Kayunga Titans 143/8 (20 overs)
Result: Buvuma Sailors won by 71 runs
The afternoon sun hovered over the Florida Cricket Ground as the Buvuma Sailors and Kayunga Titans assembled for yet another heated chapter of the tournament.
With the toss going their way, the Sailors elected to bat—and their confidence radiated instantly.
From ball one, Simon Ssesazi took command.
His crisp stroke-play echoed through the stands as he pierced gaps and cleared ropes with ease. Nyenya Jonathan fell early, but the momentum only swelled.
Calvin Watuwa accelerated the innings with a blistering 51 off 29, while skipper Ajuna Robert produced a fiery 26 off 13.
But it was Ssesazi who illuminated the innings.
Blending elegance with raw power, he surged to a majestic 71 off 37, decorated with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
His brilliance laid the foundation for a formidable 214/7—a total that loomed like a mountain.
Kayunga’s chase never fully ignited.
Early wickets tightened the pressure, though Emmanuel Okwalinga steadied the innings with 44 and skipper Brian Asaba launched a stunning late assault—50 off just 22 balls—to revive fading hopes.
Yet the Sailors’ attack, driven by sharp spells from Jackson Asiku and Mahad Ssekito, maintained a firm grip.
The Titans eventually staggered to 143/8, falling short by 71 runs.
Player of the Match: Simon Ssesazi
71 off 37 (6 fours, 4 sixes) — a batting masterclass that turned the evening into a celebration painted in Buvuma blue.
Summary
Day 5 of the Mukono T20 Cup brought major shifts in the standings as teams battled for the coveted top-two spots that guarantee a place in the final.
The Buvuma Sailors tightened their grip on first place after another dominant win, now sitting unbeaten with 9 points from 3 matches and an impressive Net Run Rate of 2.3573.
Lugazi Trekkers and Mukono Development follow closely, each on 6 points, but Lugazi hold a slight edge with a stronger NRR.
Buikwe Gladiators and Njeru Warriors remain in mid-table on 3 points each, while Kayunga Titans, despite playing five matches, stay rooted at the bottom with 3 points and a heavy negative NRR.
With only the top two advancing to the final, the upcoming clashes—Trekkers vs Warriors and Gladiators vs Mukono—could dramatically reshape the race for qualification.
