Day Four of the Mukono T20 Cup delivered gripping drama and high-quality cricket at the Florida Cricket Ground.
Kayunga Titans pulled off a remarkable comeback in the morning thriller, while Buvuma Sailors halted Lugazi Trekkers’ unbeaten run with a commanding chase in the afternoon.
With the table tightening at the top, the tournament narrative continues to escalate.
Kayunga Titans vs Njeru Warriors – Morning Game
Toss: Njeru Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl
Score: Kayunga Titans 57 all out (18.2 overs); Njeru Warriors 52 all out (14.5 overs)
Result: Kayunga Titans won by 5 runs
On a bright Sunday morning at Forida Cricket Ground, Njeru Warriors backed their bowling attack and chose to bowl first—and the decision looked inspired.
Kayunga Titans collapsed early, losing wickets in rapid succession, with only London Timothy Muhanguzi and Sudais Mpagi offering resistance through identical contributions of 13 runs.
Edwin Nuwagaba spearheaded the Warriors’ assault with a sharp spell of 3 for 11, restricting the Titans to a modest 57 all out in 18.2 overs.
But cricket, as ever, held a twist of its own.
Chasing just 58, the Warriors expected a stroll to victory. Instead, they were ambushed by the fiery brilliance of Sudais Mpagi.
Removing Nuwagaba early for 3, Sudais returned relentlessly, tearing through the middle and lower order.
His extraordinary spell—4 wickets for 10 runs in 3.5 overs—sparked a collapse the Warriors never recovered from.
Supported by Martin Bwogi’s double strike and key breakthroughs from Lwanga Brain and London Timothy, the Titans dismantled the Warriors for 52 all out in 14.5 overs, clinching a dramatic 5-run win.
Player of the Match: Sudais Mpagi (13 runs; 3.5 overs, 10 runs, 4 wickets)
Lugazi Trekkers vs Buvuma Sailors – Afternoon Game
Toss: Lugazi Trekkers won the toss and elected to bat
Score: Lugazi Trekkers 155/2 (20 overs); Buvuma Sailors 156/4 (16.5 overs)
Result: Buvuma Sailors won by 6 wickets
In the late-afternoon sunshine, Lugazi Trekkers backed their batters and chose to set a total.
Their innings began steadily with Jaffer Ochaya’s 30, removed at 45 for 1, followed by a patient 39 from Hamid Munigwa.
But the innings belonged to captain Christopher Kidega, who produced a magnificent, unbeaten 69 off 47 balls, punctuated with one four and six towering sixes.
His masterclass guided Lugazi to a commanding 155 for 2.
Buvuma Sailors, however, had answers for every challenge.
Simon Ssesazi launched the chase with a fiery 31 off 18, setting the momentum.
Though wickets fell intermittently, the Sailors’ rhythm remained intact.
A brief wobble at 100 for 4 brought Calvin Watuwa to the forefront.
Calm, composed, and clinical, Watuwa crafted a superb 54 not out off 38 deliveries, playing the anchor and the aggressor when needed.
Joined by Ajuna Robert, who finished unbeaten on 25, the pair shepherded the chase home, reaching 156 for 4 in 16.5 overs, sealing a confident six-wicket victory.
Player of the Match: Calvin Watuwa (54 off 38 balls)
Standings Overview
The Day 4 results reshaped the competition, highlighting emerging dominance, steady challengers, and teams still searching for consistency.
1. Buvuma Sailors – 2 wins (100% win rate, NRR +1.5620)
A flawless campaign so far. Their tally of 273 runs scored in 28.5 overs against 253 conceded in 32 overs reflects a team in total command.
2. Lugazi Trekkers – 2 wins from 3 matches (NRR +0.8354)
Strong, explosive, and resilient. Matching the Sailors on points, they remain true contenders with an impressive 377 total runs across their games.
3. Mukono Development – 1 win, 1 loss (NRR 0.0000)
A perfectly balanced campaign—204 runs scored and 204 conceded—a team that remains unpredictable but competitive.
4. Buikwe Gladiators – 1 win (NRR –0.1812)
Competitive but edged out by small margins, keeping them in the bottom half despite spirited efforts.
5. Njeru Warriors – 1 win (NRR –0.2939)
Flashes of brilliance overshadowed by costly overs and collapses, as reflected in their negative run rate.
6. Kayunga Titans – 1 win (NRR –1.1200)
Their dramatic victory today brings hope, but 226 runs scored versus 282 conceded shows a side still searching for consistency and rhythm.
Together, the standings paint a picture of a fiercely contested table—two teams leading the charge, one steady in the middle, and three battling to rise from the lower ranks.
In the upcoming fixtures At 9:00 AM in Florida, the Kayunga Titans step onto the field to face Mukono Development, opening the day with a clash that promises energy and momentum.
Then, after the dust settles, the Titans return for a second challenge at 2:00 PM, this time meeting the Buvuma Sailors in what could be a defining matchup of the afternoon.
Both games await their appointed umpires, but the stage is already set for a full day of cricket drama.