Soroti City Cricket Club (SCCC) climbed back to the top of the table after their double header wins against Pioneer Cricket Club in the National Women’s T20 League on Saturday.
The SCCC, who had not played a game since June 3, bounced back in style, winning the first game by 7 wickets and the second by 49 runs.
In the first game, SCCC chased down Pioneer’s total of 76 with ease, reaching the target in just 9.4 overs.
Evelyn Anyipo continued with her Kwibuka form, conceding just 1 run from her three overs.
Janet Mbabazi and Sarah Tino each picked two wickets in this game (the most in the team), but Anyipo stood out with the ball despite not picking a wicket.
In the second game, SCCC posted a total of 125, thanks to half-centuries from Phionah Kulume and Kevin Awino. Christine Anayo was the pick of the bowlers for SCCC, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs.
Sarah Akiteng after missing out on the Kwibuka tournament was back into playing cricket. The left hander bowled four Overs and picked one wicket for nine runs.
Patricia Apolot was like for like with Akiteng interms of the bowling stats. Both players had the economy of 2.25.
Soroti’s double victory has seen them move to the top of the table, despite having played two fewer games than defending champions Aziz Damani.
Damani, who did not play any games on Saturday, are currently in second place.
The next round of matches in the National Women’s T20 League will be played on July 2 and 3.
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