The 2026 UG20 league continues with crucial fixtures on day nine as teams battle to secure their places in the knockout stage, with Group B and C set for important encounters.
In Group C, Tornado Bees face Kutchi Tigers B in a must-win encounter as they seek to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Group B leaders SKLPS take on Pak Shaheens in a clash between two sides chasing qualification for the knockout stage.
Day Nine Fixtures
Tornado Bees vs Kutchi Tigers B – Entebbe Cricket Oval
In Group C, Tornado Bees will take on Kutchi Tigers B at Entebbe Cricket Oval in a crucial encounter as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Tornado Bees have managed just three points from four matches, having won one, lost two and recorded one no result against Nile on the opening day of the league.
They sit second from bottom on the table and will need a victory to improve their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
They head into this encounter on the back of consecutive defeats against Chennai at Florida Cricket Oval, losing by five wickets and eight wickets respectively.
Tornado Bees will welcome back Anas Baig, who has been in Nigeria with the Cricket Cranes.
Kutchi Tigers B, on the other hand, have six points from four matches, having won three and lost one.
They come into the encounter following a seven-wicket defeat against Chennai and will be looking to bounce back with a positive result.
The two sides will be meeting for the very first time, adding another dimension to an encounter that carries important implications for their respective playoff ambitions.
Pak Shaheens vs SKLPS – Florida Cricket Oval
In Group B, Pak Shaheens will take on SKLPS at Florida Cricket Oval in a crucial encounter between two sides with 10 points each and realistic chances of securing playoff places.
SKLPS sit second on the table, having played six matches, winning five and losing just once against Ceylon Lions.
They head into the encounter on the back of a massive 162-run victory over Mukono Development and will be looking to maintain their strong form as they push for qualification.
Pak Shaheens, meanwhile, have played eight matches, winning five and losing three.
They come into the game following a 24-run victory over Wanderers and will be eager to build on that result.
With both sides level on 10 points, the encounter presents an opportunity for either team to strengthen its position in Group B and move closer to securing a place in the knockout stage.