Jinja SSS enjoyed a perfect day at the Jinja SSS Oval on Saturday, beating Wanderers CC in both fixtures of the Cricket Uganda Women’s T20 National League Division One.
The hosts claimed a comfortable nine wicket victory in the afternoon before returning to complete the double with a convincing 57 run win in the evening’s shortened 10 over contest.
Jinja’s success was inspired by Stephanie Nampina, who produced two outstanding innings across the day.
In the morning match, Wanderers were bowled out for 74 in 15 overs despite Mary Namiiro’s 36. The visitors lost wickets at regular intervals as Jinja’s bowlers kept them under pressure.
Morning
- Wanderers CC 74 all out in 15 Overs
- Jinja SSS 76/1 in 5.5 Overs
Jinja SSS won by 9 wickets
Namagoba Sheila led the attack with impressive figures of 4 for 10, while Asha Mukite and Tikabula Rashidah picked up two wickets each.
Chasing 75, Jinja barely broke sweat. Nampina blasted an unbeaten 46 off just 20 balls, striking 10 fours and a six, as the home side raced to 76 for one in only 5.5 overs. Hope Shillah Mbeiza made seven while Namagoba remained unbeaten on six.
The evening fixture belonged entirely to Nampina. Batting first in the rain-reduced match, Jinja posted a daunting 117 for one in 10 overs.
Afternoon
- Jinja SSS 117/1 in 10 Overs
- Wanderers CC 60/5 in 10 Overs
Jinja SSS won by 57 runs
Nampina smashed a sensational 80 off 33 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes, while Elizabeth Acheng anchored the innings with an unbeaten 29. The pair shared a 102 run opening stand.
In reply, Wanderers never recovered from losing two wickets inside the first two overs. Namiiro again offered resistance with 43 off 30 balls, but lacked support as Wanderers finished on 60 for five.
Namagoba capped an excellent day with figures of 2 for 8, while Mariam Biribawa and Tikabula Rashidah claimed a wicket each.
The two victories strengthened Jinja SSS’ title ambitions despite having lost on the opening day against Olila Cricket Club before coming up with a clean sweep over Tornado Bees Cricket Club.
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