Busoga College Mwiri produced a stunning all-round display to demolish St. James Secondary School by 198 runs in the UCA Boy’s Schools Cricket Week on Tuesday, thanks to a record-breaking century from Gerald Olipa in Fort Portal.
Opting to bat first, Mwiri set the tournament alight with a massive 253/4 in 20 overs. Olipa stole the show with an unbeaten 118 off just 42 balls, hammering 9 fours and 9 sixes at a blistering strike rate of 280.95.
He was well-supported by Eric Mukisa (63) and Edgar Mudoola (41) as St. James’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught.
In reply, St. James crumbled to 55/8 in their 20 overs. Mukisa returned to shine with the ball, taking 3/8, while Kisubi Martin (2/6) and Okecho Jordan (1/7) tore through the top order.
St. James collapsed early at 1/3 and never recovered, with only Kalulu Kenneth offering resistance with 13*.
With this emphatic win, Mwiri underlined their title credentials, dominating with both bat and ball.
Match Summary
• Busoga College Mwiri: 253/4 in 20 overs (Olipa 118*, Mukisa 63, Mudoola 41)
• St. James SS: 55/8 in 20 overs (Mukisa 3/8, Kisubi 2/6)
• Result: Mwiri won by 198 runs
• Player of the Match: Gerald Olipa
Other Matchday 3 highlights
- Kauga stun Ntare
St. John’s High School Kauga handed Ntare School a heavy defeat, bowling them out for 63 in 16.5 overs. Jackson Asiku (2/10), Sam Kizire (2/5), and Sudais Mpagi (2/12) led the damage.
Despite Innocent Aijuka’s three early wickets, Robert Owili’s unbeaten 21 off 11 guided Kauga to a six-wicket win.
Player of the Match: Jackson Asiku
- Mwiri continue dominance in rain-hit win
Later in the day, Mwiri overpowered Aga Khan High School in a rain-affected clash. Defending a revised target, they restricted Aga Khan to 46/9, with Olipa starring again, this time with 3/9.
Mwiri won by 77 runs (D/L).
Player of the Match: Gerald Olipa
- Gulu high out shine in double header
Gulu High enjoyed a perfect day, crushing Rwenzori High by 141 runs after setting 156.
Captain Daniel Pity claimed 4/7 as Rwenzori folded for just 15, the lowest score of the tournament.
In the afternoon, Tonny Opiyo starred against Good Heart SS, taking 3/4 and scoring an unbeaten 20 in a 10-wicket win.
Players of the Match: Daniel Pity & Tonny Opiyo
- Masindi SS flex strength
Masindi SS secured back-to-back wins in Group B. They chased down 81 against Layibi College for a 5-wicket win before thrashing St. James SS by 102 runs.
Ivan Nsiimire dominated with 44 off 27 and 5/14.
Players of the Match: Griffin Rubangakene & Ivan Nsiimire
- Jinja SSS mixed fortunes
Jinja SSS crushed Good Heart SS by 77 runs, thanks to Jonathan Nyiiro (49) and Caleb Owinya (3/4). Later, they fell to St. John’s Kauga in a rain-shortened game, restricted to 29/3 chasing 43.
Players of the Match: Caleb Owinya & Davis Wanyama
- Nyakasura, Sahajanand secure key wins
Nyakasura School bounced back by defeating Aga Khan HS by 9 wickets, with Ben Solomon Mulindwa (3/7) starring. Meanwhile, Shree Sahajanand School Uganda edged Kira College Butiki by 43 runs, driven by Divya Valani’s 3/9.
Players of the Match: Ben Solomon Mulindwa & Divya Valani
Group Standings – After Matchday 3
Group A
• Shree Sahajanand School Uganda – 16 pts (4 matches)
• St. John’s High School, Kauga – 16 pts (4 matches)
• Gulu High School – 16 pts (6 matches)
• Jinja SSS – 8 pts (4 matches)
Group B
• Busoga College Mwiri – 16 pts (4 matches)
• Masindi SS – 12 pts (4 matches)
• Nyakasura School – 8 pts (3 matches)
• St. John’s SS, Mukono – 8 pts (3 matches)
