JACC completed an unbeaten campaign in the CU Women’s T20 National League Division Two with a double victory over Nile CC at Jinja SSS Cricket Ground, as Rita Musamali produced a remarkable century in the afternoon fixture to cap off an outstanding individual campaign.
The club secured two convincing victories on the day, winning the morning fixture by 113 runs before completing the double with a 160-run victory in the afternoon.
Even if their closest rivals, Africa Cricket Club (ACC), win their remaining fixtures against Tornado CC, they can only finish the league with 12 points, four points behind JACC, who have already accumulated 16 points.
This means JACC have mathematically secured the Division Two title and cannot be overtaken, confirming their status as unbeaten champions.
Morning Fixture – JACC vs Nile CC (Jinja SSS Cricket Ground)
Result: JACC 150/5 beat Nile CC 37 all out by 113 runs
Nile CC won the toss and elected to bowl first, but JACC posted a competitive 150 for 5 in their allotted 18 overs.
Rita Musamali top-scored with 35 off 21 balls, while Kevin Awino added 31 off 18 deliveries. Kevin Namata contributed an unbeaten 20 off 17 balls, while Lamara Prudence scored 18.
Florence Nawali was the pick of the Nile CC bowlers with two wickets, while Lillian Nanyunja, Daphine Nansubuga and Tracy Nambowa picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Nile CC struggled against a disciplined JACC bowling attack and were bowled out for 37 in 16.2 overs.
Tracy Nambowa top-scored with 4, while Dorothy Mudondo and Lillian Nanyunja also contributed 4 runs each.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi led the JACC bowling attack with three wickets for 5 runs from 3.2 overs, while Lamara Prudence picked up two wickets. Lydia Mirembe, Briana Natukunda and Rita Musamali claimed one wicket each.
JACC kept Nile CC under constant pressure and eventually secured a comprehensive 113-run victory.
Player of the Match: Rita Musamali
Afternoon Fixture – JACC vs Nile CC (Jinja SSS Cricket Ground)
Result: JACC 230/5 beat Nile CC 70/8 by 160 runs
Nile CC won the toss and elected to bowl first, but JACC put on a batting masterclass, posting a massive 230 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Rita Musamali led the charge with a brilliant unbeaten 112 off 57 balls, including 20 boundaries, while Lalam Jackie contributed an impressive 60 off 45 deliveries.
Kevin Awino added 9 as JACC posted a commanding total.
Lillian Nanyunja and Maria Gorret Najemba picked up two wickets each for Nile CC.
In reply, Nile CC struggled to keep up with the required run rate and managed 70 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Daphine Nansubuga top-scored with an unbeaten 23 off 47 balls, while Jovia Namutebi contributed 17 off 21 deliveries.
Rita Musamali led the JACC bowling attack with three wickets for 8 runs from three overs, while Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Lamara Prudence and Lydia Mirembe picked up one wicket each.
JACC maintained control throughout the innings and eventually secured a comprehensive 160-run victory to complete a double over Nile CC.
Player of the Match: Rita Musamali
Musamali Caps Outstanding Campaign
Rita Musamali finished the league with an outstanding 468 runs from eight innings, including a highest score of 112 and an impressive strike rate of 164.2.
She also contributed with the ball, claiming seven wickets during the campaign, with best bowling figures of 4/3.
With two matches remaining in the entire Division Two competition, Musamali currently leads the MVP charts, underlining her all-round contribution to JACC’s unbeaten campaign.
Conclusion
JACC brought their Division Two campaign to a remarkable close, finishing unbeaten after another dominant double over Nile CC.
Musamali’s century provided the perfect highlight of the day, capping off a remarkable individual campaign as JACC celebrated an unbeaten league triumph.