Kyoga Avengers suffered their first defeat of the Great Lakes Men’s T20 tournament after Bunyonyi Warriors claimed a deserved 35-run victory on Day Six at Lugogo Cricket Oval.
- Bunyonyi Warriors 136/10 in 18.4 overs
- Kyoga Avengers 101/10 in 16.1 overs
Bunyonyi Warriors won by 35 runs
Having won all their previous matches, Kyoga arrived as the competition’s form team. But Bunyonyi produced a disciplined performance with bat and ball to hand the leaders their first setback and register their second win of the tournament.
Bunyonyi recovered from the worst possible start after Robinson Obuya fell off the first ball of the innings. Joseph Baguma led the response with 36 off 21 balls, while Anas Baig added 19. Abu Seguya and Mulongo Paul chipped in with 17 runs each as the Warriors posted 136 all out in 18.4 overs.
Kyoga’s bowlers kept things tight, with Ivan Baidhu and Dan Keith Amani taking three wickets each while Munir Ismail picked up two.
In reply, Kyoga started brightly through Conrad Lubwama (22) and Ronald Lutaaya (21), but regular wickets stalled the chase. Gerald Olipa scored 18 and captain Juma Miyaji made 20, yet no batter was able to anchor the innings.
The turning point came through Kassim Adam, who tore through the middle order with outstanding figures of 5 for 14 from four overs. Anas Baig backed him up with three wickets as Kyoga were bowled out for 101 in 16.1 overs.
Adam was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell.
Earlier, Victoria Strikers bounced back in style with a commanding 68-run victory over Mburo Blasters.
- Victoria Strikers 180/6 in 20 overs
- Mburo Blasters 112/10 in 15.2 overs
Victoria Strikers won by 68 runs
Simon Ssesazi starred with 64 off 39 balls, while Pius Oloka scored 29 and Robert Ajuna added a quick-fire 43 off 21 deliveries to help Victoria Strikers post 180 for six.
Mburo’s chase never recovered after an early collapse. Brian Asaba made 33, Charles Musemeza scored 29 and Innocent Mwebaze struck 35 off just 13 balls, but Victoria remained in control throughout.
Mathew Musinguzi was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5 for 12 as Mburo were dismissed for 112 in 15.2 overs. He was named Player of the Match.
Despite the defeat, Kyoga Avengers remain top of the standings with 10 points. Mburo Blasters are second on six, while Victoria Strikers and Bunyonyi Warriors both move to four points.
The tournament continues on June 18 with Victoria Strikers facing Bunyonyi Warriors in the morning before Kyoga Avengers take on Mburo Blasters in the afternoon.
