Results Summary
Morning: JACC 194/8 beat Tornado CC 60/9 by 134 runs
Afternoon: JACC 59/1 beat Tornado CC 56 all out by 9 wickets
Morning: Africa CC 85/9 beat Nile CC 61/6 by 24 runs
Afternoon: Africa CC 106/7 beat Nile CC 96/6 by 10 runs
The Cricket Uganda Women’s T20 National League Division Two continued over the weekend, with JACC maintaining their unbeaten run courtesy of a double-header victory over Tornado CC.
JACC won the toss in the morning match and elected to bat first, posting a commanding 194 for 8 in their 20 overs. Victoria Pearls star Immaculate Nakisuuyi top-scored with a brilliant 78 off 63 balls, while Rita Musamali added a solid 53 off 45 deliveries.
Paula Mwebaza and Cynthia Malinge Faith picked up two wickets each for Tornado CC, while Nasuuna Alexandria, Nabisere Angel Faith, Blessing Noeline Apio, and Muslim Entails Chelsea claimed one wicket apiece.
In reply, Tornado CC struggled against a disciplined and experienced JACC bowling attack, being restricted to 60 for 9 in their 20 overs. Blessing Noeline Apio top-scored with 18 off 13 balls, while Justine Nakawunde made 5 and Angel Faith Nabisere added 3.
Mirembe Lydia led the JACC bowling attack with impressive figures of three wickets for 10 runs from four overs. Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Mukanza Patricia, and Briana Natukunda claimed two wickets each as JACC kept Tornado CC under constant pressure to secure a comprehensive 134-run victory.
In the afternoon encounter, Tornado CC won the toss and elected to bat first but were bowled out for 56 in 19.3 overs. Paula Mwebaza top-scored with 8 off 17 balls, while Angel Akesianut also made 8 off 27 deliveries. Angel Faith Nabisere added 7, but regular wickets left Tornado CC struggling to build any momentum.
Jackie Lalam led the JACC attack with two wickets for 10 runs from four overs, while Jovia Mirembe, Mirab Kiiza, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Mirembe Lydia, Natukunda Briana, and Iracha Patricia also picked up a wicket each.
In reply, JACC chased down the target in just 5.4 overs, finishing on 59 for 1 to secure a comfortable nine-wicket victory. Kevin Awino anchored the chase with an unbeaten 31 off 18 balls, while Rita Musamali remained unbeaten on 22 off 14 deliveries.
Africa CC Sweep Nile CC at Florida Oval
In the other fixtures on the menu, Africa Cricket Club started their campaign on a high note with two victories over Nile CC at the Florida Cricket Oval in Nkonkonjeru.
Africa CC won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 85 for 9 in their reduced 15 overs against Nile CC. Resty Nalumansi top-scored with a brilliant 55 off 43 balls, striking nine boundaries, while Scovia Nakyanzi added three.
Africa CC struggled to build partnerships after Resty’s dismissal, with Catherine Zawede claiming three wickets for Nile CC. Baka Patricia and Daphine Nansubuga picked up two wickets each, while Hope Tandeka took one.
In reply, Nile CC finished on 61 for 6 in their 15 overs, falling 24 runs short of the target. Daphine Nansubuga top-scored with 14 off 26 balls, while Dorothy Mudondo added 8, as disciplined bowling from Africa CC kept the run chase under strict control.
Jackline Nampaamu led the bowling attack with two wickets for 10 runs from three overs, while Scovia Nakyanzi, Sarah Adio, Resty Nalumansi, and Queen Gladys Aitasi claimed a wicket each to earn Africa CC their first two points of the campaign.
Africa CC then doubled their points tally in the afternoon match after posting 106 for 7 in 18 overs. Resty Nalumansi top-scored again with 27 off 32 balls, while Catherine Mbindule added 23 off 26 deliveries. Jackline Nampaamu remained unbeaten on 8 to ensure Africa CC set a competitive total.
Baka Patricia and Hope Tandeka picked up two wickets each for Nile CC, while Daphine Nansubuga and Catherine Zawede claimed one wicket apiece.
In reply, Nile CC finished on 96 for 6 in their 18 overs, falling just 10 runs short. Catherine Zawede led the chase with 41 off 48 balls; including five boundaries, while captain Vivian Nganda added 14.
However, ACC held their nerve in the final overs to seal the win. Scovia Nakyanzi was the standout bowler for Africa CC, taking two wickets for 13 runs from four overs, supported by Queen Gladys Aitasi, who also claimed two wickets.
Africa CC’s 10-run victory completed the double over Nile CC. League action takes a break this Saturday to honor the national monthly cleaning day.
