2025 Lyca Women’s T20 League
The 2025 Lyca Women’s T20 League bowled off on May 31 in thrilling fashion with dominant displays across all four venues – Lugogo, Entebbe, Florida and GM Sugar Oval – as Uganda’s finest female cricketers launched their campaigns with purpose and power.
Lugogo Oval – Soroti City vs Pioneer (Morning Game)
Soroti City: 107/6 (20 overs) | Pioneer: 77/8 (20 overs)
Result: Soroti City won by 30 runs
Defending champions Soroti City CC began their day with a polished performance against Pioneer CC. Batting first after winning the toss, Soroti’s new faces—Jimia Abdallah Muhammed and Racheal Achan—impressed early. Achan anchored the innings with a gritty 32 off 47 balls, supported by Christine Anayo (20), as Soroti posted 107/6. Despite Penina Natabo’s spirited 3/18, Pioneer faltered in the chase. Patricia Timong (3/8) and Everlyne Anyipo (2/8) were exceptional with the ball, restricting Pioneer to 77/8.
Player of the Match: Patricia Timong
Lugogo Oval – Soroti City vs Pioneer (Afternoon Game)
Pioneer: 28/7 (20 overs) | Soroti City: 29/0 (4.1 overs)
Result: Soroti City won by 10 wickets
In the rematch, Pioneer opted to bat but endured a nightmare innings, crawling to 28/7 in 20 overs. Mary Nyesigire (12 off 53)* was the lone resistance. Mitchelle Aryago (2/4), along with Timongo and Anyipo, kept the pressure tight. In reply, debutant Jimia Abdallah Muhammed (13)* and Timong (7)* chased down the target in just 4.1 overs, securing a crushing 10-wicket win.
Player of the Match: Patricia Timong
Entebbe Oval – Wanderers vs Tornado (Morning Game)
Wanderers: 26/2 (5 overs) | Tornado: 12/8 (5 overs)
Result: Wanderers won by 14 runs
A rain-reduced 5-over shootout saw Wanderers post 26/2, with captain Naome Kayondo Bagenda scoring 14. Tornado’s reply fell apart spectacularly—skittled for 12/8, undone by five run-outs. Jolly Ichungu starred with sharp fielding and a wicket.
Player of the Match: Jolly Ichungu
Entebbe Oval – Wanderers vs Tornado (Afternoon Game)
Wanderers: 170/1 (20 overs) | Tornado: 26 all out (13.3 overs)
Result: Wanderers won by 144 runs
Wanderers turned up the heat, smashing 170/1 in 20 overs. Bagenda was unbeaten on 68, backed by Naome Mbwali (48) and Shadia Nabulime (21), with 33 extras aiding their cause. Tornado folded for just 26 in 13.3 overs.
Player of the Match: Irene Mutoni
Florida Oval – Mukono Development vs Africa Cricket Club (Morning Game)
Africa Cricket Club: 54 all out (15.2 overs) | Mukono Development: 55/8 (18.1 overs)
Result: Mukono Development won by 2 wickets
A gripping Mukono derby saw ACC bowled out for 54, with only Gloria Obukor (24) offering resistance. Fausta Namubiru and Aisha Nakanwagi shared four wickets each. Despite a scare from Jackline Nampaamu’s 4-wicket burst, Mukono scraped to a 2-wicket win.
Player of the Match: Fausta Namubiru
Florida Oval – Mukono Development vs Africa Cricket Club (Afternoon Game)
Mukono Development: 103/7 (20 overs) | Africa Cricket Club: 43 all out (12.2 overs)
Result: Mukono Development won by 60 runs
Mukono posted 103/7, with Resty Nalumansi scoring 30 and extras contributing heavily. ACC’s chase crumbled again, all out for 43. Namubiru (3 wickets), Nakanwagi, and Tracy Nansamba sealed a 60-run win.
Player of the Match: Aisha Nakanwagi
GM Sugar Oval – Olila vs JACC (Morning Game)
JACC: 43 all out (20 overs) | Olila: 44/2 (8 overs)
Result: Olila won by 8 wickets
JACC, missing stars Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Kevin Awino, managed just 43. Lorna Anyait was outstanding with 3/1 in 4 overs. She returned with the bat to score 18* as Olila eased to 44/2 in 8 overs.
Player of the Match: Lorna Anyait
GM Sugar Oval – Olila vs JACC (Afternoon Game)
Olila: 114/2 (17 overs) | JACC: 41/3 (17 overs)
Result: Olila won by 73 runs
Batting first, Olila put up 114/2 in a 17-over match, powered by *Lorna Anyait (37), Asumin Akurut (29), and *Malisa Ariokot (30). Devine Nyamer Gabriella then destroyed JACC’s reply with 3/5 in 4 overs. JACC crawled to 41/3, handing Olila a commanding win.
Player of the Match: Devine Nyamer Gabriella
Standings Snapshot (After Matchday 1)
Lyca Women’s T20 League – Group A
• Wanderers – 4 pts (2 matches)
• Soroti City – 4 pts (2 matches)
Lyca Women’s T20 League – Group B
• Olila – 4 pts (2 matches)
• Mukono Development – 4 pts (2 matches)
Notable Performances – Matchday 1
Batting Highlights:
• Naome Kayondo Bagenda (Wanderers) – 68* anchoring a massive 170/1
• Naome Mbwali (Wanderers) – 48 off 30, aggressive top-order support
• Lorna Anyait (Olila) – 37* & 18*, clutch in both games
• Malisa Ariokot (Olila) – 30* in controlled chase
• Resty Nalumansi (Mukono Dev’t) – 30 steady knock
• Racheal Achan (Soroti City) – 32 in Game 1 burst
Bowling Highlights:
• Patricia Timong (Soroti City) – 3/8 & 2/11 – Player of the Match x2
• Devine Nyamer Gabriella (Olila) – 3/5 in fiery spell
• Lorna Anyait (Olila) – 3/1 in just 4 overs
• Fausta Namubiru (Mukono Dev’t) – 3 wickets, key breakthroughs
• Aisha Nakanwagi (Mukono Dev’t) – 2 wickets in both matches
• Jackline Nampaamu (Africa CC) – 4 wickets across games
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