Matchday Three of the Mukono T20 Cup saw resilient comebacks and commanding performances, as teams battled for early momentum in the tournament.
Mukono Development returned to winning ways with a disciplined display, while Lugazi Trekkers strengthened their position at the top of the table with a clinical victory over Buikwe Gladiators.
Mukono Development vs Njeru Warriors – Morning Game
Toss: Njeru Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl
Score: Mukono Development 106/6 (16.2 overs); Njeru Warriors 87/7 (19 overs)
Result: Mukono Development won by 19 runs
The sun was setting over Mukono as the T20 clash began. Mukono Development lost early wickets, with Charles Kimpasa dismissed for 7, Ogenrwot for a duck, and Anas Baig for 11.
The innings, however, was rescued by a sparkling knock from Fahad Mutagana, who scored 59 off 42 balls with crisp, confident strokeplay.
Contributions from extras helped push the total to a modest 106 in 16.2 overs.
Njeru Warriors started their chase determinedly, but Mukono’s bowlers refused to yield.
Kenneth Ogenrwot and Anas Baig struck key blows, reducing the visitors to 26/4 by the sixth over.
Nuwagaba (15) and Mitali (16) tried to steady the innings, but wickets kept falling. The Warriors eventually finished at 87/7, 19 runs short.
Player of the Match: Fahad Mutagana (59 runs off 42 balls, 4 fours, 4 sixes, SR 140.48; 4 overs, 19 runs, 1 wicket, Econ 4.75)
Lugazi Trekkers vs Buikwe Gladiators – Afternoon Game
Toss: Buikwe Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl
Score: Lugazi Trekkers 118 all out (17.1 overs); Buikwe Gladiators 75 all out (15.2 overs)
Result: Lugazi Trekkers won by 43 runs
Lugazi Trekkers, winning the toss, opted to bat first, sending Amos Ahura and Jaffer Ochaya to open.
Early wickets threatened to derail the innings, but Christopher Kidega and Joseph Baguma rebuilt with aggressive stroke play, taking the Trekkers to 118 in 17.1 overs.
Extras added valuable runs, and despite late wickets, the total proved challenging.
Buikwe Gladiators’ chase began with a quick cameo from Kakuru Cyrus (8 off 4), but the Trekkers’ bowlers dominated.
Led by Kidega, Hamid Munigwa, Baguma, and Akena, they struck relentlessly, inducing run-outs and quick wickets.
Siraje Nsubuga and Musa Majid offered brief resistance, but Buikwe could never stabilize, eventually being bowled out for 75 in 15.2 overs.
Player of the Match: Christopher Kidega (28 runs off 21 balls, 4 fours, 1 six, SR 133.33; 3 overs, 14 runs, 3 wickets, Econ 4.67)
Summary
Day Three highlighted both resilience and control. Mukono Development showcased determination with a heroic innings from Fahad Mutagana and disciplined bowling, while Lugazi Trekkers demonstrated clinical execution to maintain their top spot.
The tournament continues to build narratives of key partnerships, timely breakthroughs, and teams fighting to assert dominance early in the Mukono T20 Cup.
Lugazi Trekkers continue to dominate, winning both their matches to stay at the summit of the points table with 6 points and a perfect 100% win rate.
With the top two heading to the finals, they are setting the pace, closely chased by Buvuma Sailors. The race for the final spot is heating up—Lugazi looks strong
Today, Sunday 23rd November 2025, action resumes with Buvuma Sailors taking on Lugazi Trekkers at 2:00 PM at Florida, promising another exciting day of cricket.