Perry Wazombe taking part in a flick shot for the Kayakerz

Day two fixtures

Karuma Rapids vs Itanda Kayakers – Morning Recreation

Toss: Karuma Rapids gained the toss and elected to bat
Karuma Rapids: 165/8 in 20 overs
Itanda Kayakers: 166/5 in 18 overs
End result: Itanda Kayakers gained by 5 wickets

Bujjagali Rafters vs Itanda Kayakers – Afternoon Recreation

Toss: Itanda Kayakers gained the toss and elected to bowl
Bujjagali Rafters: 243/6 in 20 overs
Itanda Kayakers: 150/8 in 20 overs
End result: Bujjagali Rafters gained by 93 runs

Itanda Kayakerz started their double-header day on the Lugogo Cricket Oval with a assured stride, chasing down Karuma Rapids’ complete with an assured five-wicket victory.

Batting first, the Rapids posted a aggressive 165 for 8 in 20 overs, due to regular contributions from Paul Mulongo, who scored 29 off 23 balls, and skipper Kenneth Waiswa with 28 from 20 deliveries.

Charles Musemeza and Lutaaya Ronald had offered early momentum, however common wickets stored their innings from absolutely withdrawing.

The Kayakerz bowlers maintained self-discipline all through, with Abraiz Mir Ali and Siraje Nsubuga claiming two wickets every, complemented by Baidhu Ivan’s double strike.

Their efforts stored the entire manageable, setting the stage for a composed chase.

Regardless of dropping Simon Ssesazi on the very first ball, the innings was taken over by Perry Wazombe, whose blistering 70 off 40 balls, that includes six fours and 5 towering sixes, swung momentum decisively in Itanda’s favor.

Perry Wazombe taking part in a flick shot for the Kayakerz

Anas Baig supported her masterfully, remaining unbeaten on 41 off 32 balls, whereas Patel Devansh (15) and Pius Oloka (12*) ensured a snug end within the 18th over.

The victory marked Itanda Kayakerz’s first win of the Waterfalls Ladies’s T20 Match, with Wazombe incomes the Participant of the Match award.

But the celebration was short-lived. Within the afternoon, Bujjagali Rafters turned the tables in spectacular trend, smashing a tournament-record 243 for six to crush the Kayakerz by 93 runs.

Electing to bat first, the Rafters unleashed a ferocious assault.

Fahad Mutagana offered a lightning begin, nevertheless it was Robinson Obuya who stole the present, blasting 75 off simply 31 balls, supported by Gerald Olipa’s highly effective 52 off 28.

Obuya batting for the Rafters

Late contributions from Robert Ajuna, Joseph Baguma, and unbeaten knocks from Richard Sohera and Simon Oketcho propelled the Rafters to the best complete within the event’s historical past.

Chasing 244, the Kayakerz struggled below relentless stress.

Simon Ssesazi made 28, and Anas Baig fought bravely with 51, however wickets fell at common intervals, leaving them at 150 for 8.

Tight bowling from Simon Oketcho, Sowobi Yunus, and Ali Balidawa ensured no late restoration was doable.

Robinson Obuya’s heroics earned him the Participant of the Match, and the Rafters secured a commanding win, leaving Itanda to regroup for future encounters.

Tomorrow guarantees one other grueling double-header for Karuma Rapids, who will face Bujjagali Rafters within the morning and return in opposition to Itanda Kayakerz within the afternoon, testing their depth, endurance, and resolve.