August 28, 2025

Morning

 St. John’s High School, Kauga vs Shree Sahajanand School Uganda – Nyakasura Main

In a match interrupted by fog, St. John’s High School, Kauga set a target of 80 runs (D/L method), scoring 79 for 6 wickets in 15 overs.

Jackson Asiku led the charge with 27 runs off 23 balls, hitting six fours. Kagera Raymond added 15 runs, while Robert Owili remained unbeaten on 12.

 Extras contributed 9 runs, including 8 wides.

In reply, Shree Sahajanand School Uganda managed 76 for 9 wickets in 14.4 overs.

 Het Pindoriya top-scored with 26 runs, but tight bowling and run-outs restricted their chase.

St. John’s won by 9 runs (D/L)

Player of the Match: Jackson Asiku(27 off 23, 3/18 in 3 overes)

Masindi Secondary School vs St. John’s Secondary School, Mukono– Nyakasura Main

Masindi dominated, bowling out St. John’s for 79/5 in 17.2 overs.

Sammy Mubiru and Matthias Sentongo both scored 20, but none could build a big innings against disciplined bowling from Ivan Nsiimire and Francis Omara.

Chasing a revised target of 84, Masindi’s Lazarus Elungat was unstoppable, smashing an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls with 11 fours, well supported by Willson Kato (21).

They cruised to victory in just 10.5 overs.

 

Masindi won by 10 wickets.

Player of the Match: Lazarus Elungat– 62* (39), 11 fours, Strike Rate: 158.97

 Busoga College, Mwiri vs King’s College, Budo – Canon Apolo 1

In a fog-shortened 8-over thriller, Budo posted 59/6 with Morris Mugisha top scoring 17.

Mwiri’s bowlers Eric Mukisa and Ryan Agaba picked two wickets each, choking the batting side.

 Edgar Mudoola then blazed an unbeaten 39 off 20 balls, backed by Eric Mukisa’s quick 17*, as Mwiri chased down the target in 5 overs without losing a wicket, extending their unbeaten streak in clinical fashion.

Busoga College, Mwiri won by 10 wickets.

Player of the Match: Edgar Mudoola– 39* (20)

 

Jinja Senior Secondary School vs Masaka Secondary School – Canon Apolo 2

In a low-scoring 8-over contest interrupted by fog, Masaka made just 30/4 with Luhakana Amos top scoring 16.

 Jinja’s bowlers Enoch Muwanguzi and Juma Ssenyondo bowled tightly to restrict the chase.

Jinja lost wickets early but Juma Ssenyondo anchored the chase with 20 off 16 balls, helping his team reach the target in 7.2 overs.

Twesiime’s double strike briefly threatened Jinja, but they held their nerve.

Jinja Senior Secondary School won by 5 wickets.

 Player of the Match: Juma Ssenyondo– 20 (16) & 3-1-10-1

 

Kiira College, Butiki vs Ntare School – St. Leo’s Sports Ground 1

Kiira struggled, folding for 49 in 16.5 overs with only Keron Balayo (23 off 40) offering resistance.

 Ntare’s bowlers Brian Aryantunga (3/4) and Davis Atumanya (3/6) dominated.

 Davin Ajuna’s fiery 4-wicket haul (4/28) rattled Ntare early, but despite losing top wickets, Darren Ampaire (13) and Ethan Tajo (11) steadied the chase.

 Ntare reached 50 in 7.5 overs for a 4-wicket win in a tense finish. Ajuna Davin – 4.0–0–28–4

Ntare School won by 4 wickets.
Player of the Match: Davin Ajuna

 

Afternoon

 Shree Sahajanand School Uganda vs Masaka Secondary School – Nyakasura Main

Shree posted 77 runs in 17.3 overs, with Het Pindoriya (18) and Divya Valani (20) leading. Masaka’s chase of a revised DLS target of 72 started poorly. Patel Pransu took an early triple strike, and Shlok Dalwadi’s remarkable 5-wicket haul (5/6 in 4 overs) dismantled the batting order. Masaka collapsed to 27 all out in 12.2 overs. Shubh Nayee contributed 2 wickets as well.

Shree Sahajanand School Uganda won by 44 runs.

 Player of the Match: Shlok Dalwadi – 4.0 overs, 5 wickets, 6 runs

 St. John’s Secondary School, Mukono vs Busoga College, Mwiri – Nyakasura 2

St. John’s managed only 86/8 in 20 overs despite Emmanuel Laloyo’s unbeaten 29.

Mwiri’s bowlers Gerald Olipa and Joel Okoth each took two wickets, applying pressure.

Mwiri’s response was explosive, led by captain Gerald Olipa’s blistering 42 off 16 balls, including four sixes.

 They chased down the target in 9.5 overs comfortably. St. John’s lost back-to-back games and now face an uncertain semifinal spot.

 Busoga College, Mwiri won by 8 wickets.

?️ Player of the Match: Gerald Olipa – 42* (16) & 4.0-1-4-2

?️ Kiira College, Butiki vs Jinja Senior Secondary School – Canon Apolo 1

Jinja dominated, posting 146/4 in 20 overs, powered by Elvis Chombe’s unbeaten 57 and Jonathan Nyiiro’s rapid 45 off 20 balls.

 Kiira crumbled under pressure, bowled out for 56 in 16 overs.

Chombe’s sensational 5-wicket haul included a hat-trick, dismantling Kira’s middle and lower order.

Ayub Rashid and Juma Ssenyondo chipped in with two wickets each.

Jinja’s comprehensive performance showcased their class.

Jinja Senior Secondary School won by 90 runs.

 Player of the Match: Elvis Chombe – 57* (58) & 3.0-2-7-5 (Includes a hat-trick)

 

 Nyakasura School vs St. Joseph’s College, Layibi – Canon Apolo 2

 

Layibi were bowled out for 55 in 16.5 overs, despite Ronald Rubangakene’s 18. Nyakasura’s Philemon Rwothomio claimed a fantastic 5-wicket haul (5/15).

Nyakasura chased the target in 6.2 overs, led by Samuel Ahasibwe’s 32 off 18 balls.

Although three wickets fell late, Jonathan Ayebale ensured a smooth finish. Nyakasura’s all-round performance underlined their strength

Nyakasura School won by 6 wickets.

 Player of the Match: Rwothomio Philemon – 4.0 overs, 5 wickets, 15 runs

 

Ntare School vs Rwenzori High School – St. Leo’s Sports Ground 2

Rwenzori were bowled out for 41 in 16.1 overs, with Innocent Aijuka taking 4 wickets and Paul Asasira 2 more.

 Ntare’s Ignitious Mwesigwa smashed 25* off 16 balls to guide the team in a quick 6.2-over chase, losing just one wicket.

Ntare’s strong bowling and sharp fielding ensured a 9-wicket victory, leaving Rwenzori unable to recover from early blows.

Ntare School won by 9 wickets.

?️ Player of the Match:  Innocent Aijuka– 4.0 overs, 4 wickets, 14 runs, 10 dot balls

 

TABLE STANDINGS AFTER MATCH DAY FIVE

Group A – Top 4 Teams:

  1. John’s High School, Kauga – 6 matches, 24 points
  2. Jinja Senior Secondary School – 7 matches, 20 points
  3. Shree Sahajanand School Uganda – 7 matches, 20 points
  4. Ntare School – 6 matches, 20 points

Group B – Top 4 Teams:

  1. Busoga College, Mwiri – 7 matches, 28 points
  2. Nyakasura School – 5 matches, 16 points
  3. Masindi Secondary School – 6 matches, 16 points
  4. John’s Secondary School, Mukono – 7 matches, 16 points

 

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