The Boys’ Schools Cricket Week 2025 has reached its peak, with Uganda’s top four cricketing schools set for thrilling semifinal clashes tomorrow at the Nyakasura Grounds.
Record champions Busoga College Mwiri, Group A leaders St John’s High School Kauga, home favorites Nyakasura School, and spirited challengers Shree Sahajanand School Uganda (Shree SSU) are all eyeing a spot in Sunday’s grand finale.
Semifinal Fixtures (Saturday August 30, 9:45 AM):
• St John’s HS Kauga vs Nyakasura School — Nyakasura Main Ground
• BC Mwiri vs Shree SSU — Nyakasura 2 Ground
The winners face off in the title decider on the same day at 2PM at Nyakasura Main Ground.
Mwiri chasing 20th title
Nineteen-time champions BC Mwiri have dominated the tournament, going unbeaten to top Group B with 28 points.
Led by skipper Gerald Olipa, the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 224 runs, and pace star Eric Mukisa with 15 wickets, Mwiri remain the team to beat.
Nyakasura counting on home support
Hosts Nyakasura School finished second in Group B with 24 points and will bank on their home advantage. Since the tournament moved out of Kampala in 2022, host schools have consistently lifted the trophy.
All-rounder Philemon Rwothomio (188 runs & 11 wickets) and last year’s top bowler Steven Aliganyira headline their strong lineup, alongside several players from the UCA Division Two Men’s League.
St John’s Kauga Looking Unstoppable
Group A leaders St John’s HS Kauga have been flawless, collecting 32 points with a balanced squad stacked with Baby Cricket Cranes talent.
Middle-order powerhouse Robert Owili (172 runs) and MVP chart-topper Jacson Asiku (694 points) make Kauga a serious threat with both bat and ball.
Shree SSU banking on big-match players
Group A runners-up Shree SSU secured their spot with 22 points and will look to cause an upset.
Opener Sharad Vekariya (140 runs) and skipper Devash Patel (137 runs), a Baby Cricket Cranes star with Premier CC experience, bring solidity, while strike bowler Divya Valan (14 wickets, 656 MVP points) could be their key weapon.
