- Emerald 165/5 in 20 Overs (Ronald Lutaaya 44, Irfan Karim 41)
- Gold 84/10 in 11.5 Overs (Jaffer Ochaya 19, Olipa Gerald 19)
- Emerald won by 81 runs
Emerald continued their fine form in the MAXX tournament, clinching an emphatic 81-run victory over Gold at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
This marked Emerald’s second consecutive win, reinforcing their strong campaign.
Batting first, Emerald posted a solid total of 165/5 in 20 overs. Ronald Lutaaya anchored the innings with a composed (44), while Irfan Karim provided a late flourish with an explosive (41), which included three sixes.
Suleman Sharif (30) and Pascal Murungi (21) also made valuable contributions.
Gold’s bowlers struggled to contain Emerald’s batting lineup, with only Steven Wabwose (1/24), Kenneth Waiswa (1/32), and Jonathan Ssebanja (1/8) managing breakthroughs.
Chasing 166, Gold’s batting collapsed under relentless pressure from Emerald’s bowlers, managing just (84). Frank Nsubuga was the chief destroyer, claiming 4 wickets for 27 runs.
Baidu Ivan and Christopher Kidega took two wickets each, while Jonathan Kiiza also grabbed a couple.
Despite brief resistance from Jaffer Ochaya (19), Olipa Gerald (19), and Steven Wabwose (18), Gold struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals.
They were eventually bowled out with eight overs to spare, handing Emerald a convincing victory.
This win solidifies Emerald’s position as a top contender in the tournament as the Round Robin first round nears its end with Sapphire in sight on Sunday afternoon.
