Match Abstract

• BC Mwiri scored 116/9 in 19.5 overs

• St. John’s managed 91/6 in 20 overs

Outcome: Mwiri received by 25 runs

An afternoon at Nyakasura fundamental floor, the UCA-Sky View Boys’ Colleges Cricket Week 2025, Busoga School, Mwirietched their title deeper into Ugandan faculties cricket historical past, defeating St. John’s Excessive College, Kauga by 25 runs to assert their twentieth nationwide title — a milestone achievement made even sweeter by an unbeaten run all through the match.

Having received the toss, St. John’s—who had efficiently chased within the semifinals towards hosts Nyakasura—opted to bowl first, hoping to duplicate their earlier success.

Mwiri, nevertheless, got here ready. Regardless of early setbacks, together with the short fall of top-order batters, their center order stood tall.

Skipper Gerald Olipa led by instance having been set to bat at quantity 4 with a gentle 34 off 30, and alongside Daniel Muhumuza (20) and Doka Abdulshakur (22),* guided Mwirito a preventing complete of 116/9 in 19.5 overs.

St. John’s bowler Jackson Asiku shone with a superb 4-wicket haul, however Mwiri’s batting depth ensured they crossed the 100-run mark—very important in a high-pressure last.

Chasing 117, St. John’s began with intent however misplaced Asikuearly.

Their innings was marred by gradual scoring and regular Mwiri strain.

When captain Robert Owili was dismissed for 21, Mwiri tightened the noose.

Regardless of a valiant 27* from Ali Balidawa, the St. John’s innings by no means really took off, closing at 91/6 after 20 overs.

Mwiri’s bowlers, led by Joel Okoth (2/13) and Ryan Agaba(3/25), delivered beneath strain with disciplined, clever spells.

As the ultimate wicket fell and cheers erupted, Mwiri not solely lifted the trophy—they celebrated a good match run, profitable each match they performed.

Extra importantly, they marked their twentieth championship title, reinforcing their legacy as probably the most profitable faculty within the competitors’s historical past.

For Busoga School, Mwiri, this was greater than a win—it was an announcement: they continue to be the undisputed kings of Ugandan faculties cricket.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• Finest batter- Gerald Olipa (BC Mwiri)– 298 runs, HS 118, SR 176.33

• Finest Bowler- Paul Asasira (Ntare College) – 18 wickets, Econ 3.81

• Finest Fielder- Shub Nayee (Shree Sahajand College) 9 dismissals

• Finest Wicket Keeper- Robert Owili (St Johns Excessive College Kauga) 12 dismissals

• Participant of series- Jackson Asiku (St Johns Excessive College Kauga) 855 MVP factors, 17 wickets, 138 runs

BOYS’ SCHOOLS’ CRICKET WEEK
PAST WINNERS CAST

1986 – Busoga School Mwiri
1987 – Jinja Senior Secondary College
1988 – King’s School Budo
1989 – Busoga School Mwiri
1990 – Makerere School College
1991 – Kololo Secondary College
1992 – Kololo Secondary College
1993 -Busoga School Mwiri
1994 – Busoga School Mwiri
1995 – Busoga School Mwiri
1996 – Busoga School Mwiri
1997 – Busoga School Mwiri
1998 – Busoga School Mwiri
1999 – Busoga School Mwiri
2000 – Busoga School Mwiri
2001 – King’s School Budo
2002 – Jinja Secondary College
2003 – Busoga School Mwiri
2004 – Busoga School Mwiri
2005 – Busoga School Mwiri
2006 – Kololo Secondary College
2007 – Kololo Secondary College
2008 – Kololo Secondary College
2009 -Busoga School Mwiri
2010 – Kololo Secondary College
2011 – Kololo Secondary College
2012 – Kololo Secondary College
2013 – Mukono Dad and mom College
2014 – Kololo SS/ BC Mwiri
2015 – Busoga School Mwiri
2016 – Mukono Dad and mom College
2017 – Jinja Secondary College
2018 – Busoga School Mwiri
2019 – Busoga School Mwiri
2020 – Not held (Covid-19)
2021 – Not held (Covid-19)
2022 – Busoga School Mwiri
2023 – Jinja Secondary College
2024 – Jinja Secondary College
2025- Busoga School Mwiri