The CU Women’s National T20 League continued at Ndejje SS Ground, where Nile CC and Tornado CC shared the points after recording a victory each.

Nile CC claimed a nine-run win in the morning’s shortened contest before Tornado CC bounced back in the afternoon with a convincing 44-run victory.

Tornado Cricket Club players pose for a group photo before their game against Nile Cricket Club at Ndejje SS Ground in the CU Women’s National T20 League

Morning Fixture – Nile CC vs Tornado CC (Ndejje SS Ground)

Result: Nile CC 32/1 beat Tornado CC 23/3 by 9 runs

The morning game between Nile CC and Tornado CC at Ndejje SSS Sports Ground had a delayed start following an early morning shower and a subsequent wet outfield, with the match reduced to five overs per side.

Nile CC won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 32 for 1 in their five overs.

Skipper Vivian Nganda top-scored with 13 off 16 balls, while Davinah Mumbi remained unbeaten on 7 off 12 deliveries.

Stacy Namirembe added an unbeaten 1 off three balls as Nile CC set Tornado CC a target of 33 runs.

Blessing Noeline Apio picked up the only wicket for Tornado CC, while Alexandria Nasuuna and Cynthia Faith Malinge also bowled for the side.

Nile Cricket Club players gather for prayers before taking to the field for their game against Tornado Cricket Club

In reply, Tornado CC managed 23 for 3 in their five overs, falling nine runs short of the target.

Paula Mwebaza scored 6 off seven balls, while Angel Faith Nabisere added 5 off five deliveries and Blessing Noeline Apio contributed 4 off five balls.

Elizabeth Nakibule led the Nile CC bowling attack with one wicket for 12 runs in two overs, while Davinah Mumbi also claimed a wicket and conceded three runs in her over.

Mildrid Musoki kept things tight, conceding eight runs in two overs.

Nile CC held their nerve in the shortened contest to secure a nine-run victory over Tornado CC and this was their first wicket in their campaign this year.

Player of the Match: Elizabeth Nakibule

Afternoon Fixture – Tornado CC vs Nile CC (Ndejje SS Ground)

Result: Tornado CC 107/4 beat Nile CC 63/8 by 44 runs

Tornado CC bounced back to winning ways in the afternoon after their morning defeat to Nile CC, securing a convincing 44-run victory.

Nile CC won the toss and elected to bowl first, but Tornado CC posted 107 for 4 in their 20 overs.

Justine Nakawunde top-scored with an unbeaten 33 off 46 balls, while Immaculate Nassali contributed 18 off 39 deliveries.

Paula Mwebaza added 12 off 22 balls, and Angel Faith Nabisere remained unbeaten on 10 off 11 deliveries.

Elizabeth Nakibule was the pick of the Nile CC bowlers, taking one wicket for 23 runs in four overs. Davinah Mumbi also claimed two wickets for 16 runs, while Musoki Mildrid and Kaitesi Queen picked up one wicket each.

In reply, Nile CC struggled against a disciplined Tornado CC bowling attack and were bowled out for 63 in 16.1 overs.

Hope Tandeka top-scored with an unbeaten 21 off 25 balls before a concussion injury that cut her innings short, while Vivian Nganda contributed 11 off 13 deliveries. butNile CC lost wickets regularly and fell short of the target.

Blessing Noeline Apio led the Tornado CC bowling attack with two wickets for eight runs in 3.1 overs.

Paula Mwebaza, Cynthia Faith Malinge and Alexandria Nasuuna claimed one wicket each, while Abigail Naisanga kept the pressure on the Nile CC batters.

Tornado CC eventually secured a 44-run victory to bounce back from their morning defeat and claim first victory in the league.

Player of the Match: Blessing Noeline Apio