The UG20 Semi-Finals are set for Sunday, 16th November 2025 at Entebbe Cricket Oval, and with defending champions Wanderers exiting last weekend, a new champion will be crowned this season.
With the knockouts intensifying, every run, wicket, and moment is crucial.
Here’s what to expect from the two blockbuster semis:
S1 – Aboojo vs GM Sugar
Venue:Entebbe Cricket Oval – 10:00 AM
In the first semi-final, Aboojo faces league debutants GM Sugar, with these sides meeting for the first time at Entebbe.
Aboojo will lean on their National team players — Joseph Baguma, Pascal Murungi, Innocent Mwebaze, and Mathew Musinguzi — to lead the charge, while GM Sugar will rely on Mehulkumar Chhotubhai Patel, who has been effortlessly piling on runs this season.
GM Sugar batters enjoy playing spin, which means Aboojo may turn to seamers to exploit any weakness. With both sides boasting key match-winners, this contest promises tension and flair from the first ball.
One to Watch: Mehulkumar Chhotubhai Patel (GM Sugar) – can he continue his prolific run-scoring in his debut season?
S2 – Avengers vs Ismaili
Venue: Entebbe Cricket Oval – 2:00 PM
The afternoon semi-final sees Avengers and Ismaili face off in a rematch of their intense group-stage encounters.
Both sides were in Group C, where Avengers topped the table and Ismaili finished second.
In the two group matches:
- Morning clash: Avengers dominated with 169/3, powered by Christopher Kidega’s 67 off 47* and Abraiz Mir Ali’s 29. Their bowlers — Nasta Girish, Wabwire David, and Yashashvi Joshi — then bowled Ismaili out for 51, sealing a commanding 118-run victory.
- Afternoon clash: Ismaili fought back to edge Avengers by 2 runs, scoring 152/9 with contributions from Ali Dishan (34) and Junaid Khan (27). Oloka Pius’ 4 wickets and Ghulam Hunzai’s 3-26 proved decisive, with a last-ball run-out sealing the thrilling win.
This sets up a fascinating semi-final between two sides familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Avengers bring the UG20’s leading run-scorer Christopher Kidega (370 runs), while Ismaili boasts the tournament’s leading wicket-taker Ghulam Hunzai (21 wickets).
Both teams are battle-tested and balanced, promising a high-stakes, edge-of-the-seat contest.
One to Watch: Christopher Kidega (Avengers) & Ghulam Hunzai (Ismaili) – runs versus wickets, form versus strategy.
Broadcast and Conditions
Both matches at Entebbe Cricket Oval will be streamed live on the Cricket Uganda YouTube channel, giving fans across the country full access to the semi-final drama.
In the event of weather interruptions or other disruptions during the semifinals or final:
- Bowl-out to determine the winner.
- If a bowl-out isn’t possible, a coin toss will decide which team advances.
What to Watch This Sunday
- Can Aboojo’s experience and National team players see them past debutants GM Sugar?
- Will GM Sugar continue their dream debut season with a semi-final upset?
- Will Avengers maintain supremacy over Ismaili after their rollercoaster group clashes?
- Can Ismaili’s bowlers replicate their match-winning magic to reach the final?
The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and Uganda’s cricketing elite are ready for one of the most exciting days of the UG20 season.