Jinja-based Jinja Association of Cricket Clubs (JACC) could not have asked for a better start to their Cricket Uganda Women’s T20 National League Division Two campaign, easing to two convincing victories over Africa Cricket Club at Jinja Oval.
The hosts comfortably chased down their targets in both matches, winning the morning fixture by nine wickets before completing a seven wicket victory in the afternoon to lay down an early marker in the race for promotion.
The first game was effectively decided by JACC’s disciplined bowling. Africa CC never settled after losing early wickets and were restricted to just 50 for eight in the delay shortened 11 over innings.
- Africa CC 50/8 in 11Overs
- JACC 52/1 in 5.4 Overs
JACC won by 9 wickets
Sarah Walaza’s 13 was the highest score, while Catherine Mbindule added six as the batting struggled against a tidy attack.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi led the charge with outstanding figures of three for six, while Lydia Mirembe claimed two wickets to ensure Africa CC never gained any momentum.
JACC needed only 5.4 overs to overhaul the target. Rita Musamali struck an unbeaten 25 off 14 balls, while Jackie Lalam finished unbeaten on 16 as the hosts cruised to victory after losing only Kevin Awino.
Africa CC showed more fight in the afternoon, posting 113 for eight from their 20 overs. Nanyunja William top-scored with 34, Sarah Walaza made 26 and Resty Nalumansi added 22, but regular wickets kept the innings in check.
- Africa CC 113/8 in 20 Overs
- JACC 114/3 in 13.3 Overs
JACC won by 7 Wickets
Lamara Prudence and Lydia Mirembe picked up two wickets apiece as JACC once again shared the bowling responsibilities.
The chase was not as straightforward after JACC slipped to 22 for two, but Rita Musamali produced the innings of the day. Her unbeaten 50 off just 27 deliveries shifted the momentum before Immaculate Nakisuuyi’s unbeaten 17 helped complete the chase with 6.3 overs to spare.
Elsewhere in the Cricket Uganda Women’s T20 National League Division One, Olila Cricket Club enjoyed a perfect Saturday at Florida Oval, completing a commanding double over Tornado Bees Cricket Club
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