Morning Game: Pioneer CC 141/9 beat Tornado CC 71 all out by 70 runs
Afternoon Game: Tornado CC 62 all out lost to Pioneer CC 63/5 by 5 wickets
Pioneer Cricket Club made its long trip from Masaka to Ndejje SS worth the sacrifice by picking up a double victory over Tornado CC in the UCA Women’s T20 National League Division Two.
Their first taste of victory was a 70-run victory in the morning game played at Ndejje Cricket Ground on Saturday, before completing the double with a five-wicket win in the afternoon.
Tornado CC won the toss in the morning and elected to bowl first, but Pioneer CC posted 141 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Florence Kaijuka top-scored with 25 off 24 balls, while Angel Peace Kisaakye contributed 20 off 12 deliveries.
Cynthia Malinge was the pick of the Tornado bowlers with four wickets for 19 runs from her four overs, while Blessing Apio picked up two wickets.
In reply, Tornado CC struggled against a disciplined Pioneer bowling attack and were bowled out for 71 in 16.1 overs. Blessing Apio top-scored with an unbeaten 34 off 27 balls.
Florence Kaijuka led the Pioneer bowling attack with an impressive four wickets for 7 runs from her four overs. Peninah Natabo picked up two wickets, while Angel Peace Kisaakye, Beatrice Namwanje, and Asmah Mwibu claimed one wicket each.
Back from lunch for the afternoon game, Tornado CC won the toss and elected to bat first, but struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Pioneer bowling attack, managing just 62 all out in 18.3 overs.
Paula Mwebaza top-scored with 13 off 21 balls, while Chelsea Musiimenta added 10 off 13 deliveries. Justine Nakawunde contributed 6 runs.
Florence Kaijuka was again outstanding with the ball, claiming three wickets for 1 run from four overs. Angel Peace Kisaakye also picked up three wickets, while Beatrice Namwanje, Asmah Mwibu, and Peninah Natabo claimed one wicket each.
In reply, Pioneer CC chased down the target comfortably, reaching 63 for 5 in just 8.5 overs. Abigail Happy Bulamu top-scored with an unbeaten 25 off 25 balls, while Bridget Gift Nankabirwa added 11 off 16 deliveries.
Paula Mwebaza, Alexandria Nasuuna, and Blessing Apio picked up one wicket each for Tornado as Pioneer secured a five-wicket win to complete a clean sweep on the day.
