Ugandan sides representing the country in cricket bounced back from their opening-day losses with victories in low-scoring games on Monday.
Cricket giants Busoga College Mwiri and emerging side Sacred Heart recorded wins following a two-day break at Sokoine University of Agriculture.
With no room for error, Mwiri faced Tanzania’s Gairo, who won the toss and elected to bowl. Despite a good understanding of the wicket, Mwiri struggled with the bat.
They were bowled out for 74 runs in 15.2 overs of their allotted 20, but Gairo’s chase ended at 59 all out in 15 overs, handing Mwiri a 15-run victory. Captain Oketcho Jordan, vice-captain Kisubi Martin, and Kisira Joshua picked up two wickets each, while Okoth Joel claimed three.
Mwiri returns to the wicket today against a worthy opponent in Kenyan side Arya, with the match scheduled for 11:50 am.
In the girls’ category, Sacred Heart SS Gulu continued Uganda’s winning run at FEASSA with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Kenya’s Namasoli.
Namasoli struggled to post a competitive total, managing just 34 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Sacred Heart made light work of the chase, with Hanifa Noreen and Lakica Okema combining for an unbeaten 28 runs, each batter hitting a boundary.
The Ugandan side displayed a killer instinct, reaching the target in just three overs to seal the nine-wicket win.
The Gulu team will be back in action on Tuesday at 8:30 am against another Kenyan side, Mwangaza.
Note: Additional reporting and photos by Aisha Nakato
