Itanda Kaykerz after being topped champions

MATCHDAY FIVE RESULTS

Final Group stage match

Itanda Kayakers: 30/4 (5.0 overs)
Karuma Rapids: 31/0 (4.1 overs)
Outcome: Karuma Rapids received by 10 wickets
Finals

Karuma Rapids vs Itanda Kayakers

Toss: Karuma Rapids received the toss and elected to bat
Karuma Rapids: 102 all out (20.0 overs)
Itanda Kayakers: 103/4 (15.3 overs)
Outcome: Itanda Kayakers received by 6 wickets

Itanda Kayakers accomplished a outstanding ascent to the head of ladies’s cricket, claiming the Waterfalls Ladies’s Elite League 2026 title after a composed six-wicket victory over Karuma Rapids in an exhilarating remaining at Lugogo Cricket Oval.

The stage was set for a gripping contest, notably after Karuma Rapids had dominated earlier encounters.

Within the remaining group-stage match, a rain-reduced five-over affair noticed the Rapids cruise to a commanding ten-wicket win, limiting the Kayakers to 30 for 4 and chasing the goal in simply 4.1 overs.

That emphatic victory secured essential factors for Karuma and dashed Bujjagali Rafters’ hopes of reaching the ultimate on web run fee.

But finals, because the Kayakers proved, inform a unique story.

Successful the toss on the massive day, Karuma Rapids elected to bat first, hoping to stress their rivals.

As an alternative, they encountered a disciplined and impressed Kayakers bowling assault.

Early breakthroughs unsettled the Rapids, and partnerships struggled to flourish as wickets fell steadily.

Captain Proscovia Alako led from the entrance with a decided 46 off 41 deliveries, that includes 5 boundaries and a six.

Patricia Malemikia injected transient urgency with a fast 12 off 7 balls, however constant strikes on the different finish saved Karuma in verify.

Hanifa Noreen was the architect of the Rapids’ downfall, claiming 3 for 11 in two overs, effectively supported by Immaculate Nandera (2/13) and Naume Jane Amongin (2/19), as Karuma had been bowled out for 102 in 20 overs.

Chasing the goal, Itanda Kayakers stumbled initially with an early wicket, providing Karuma faint hope.

Janet Mbabazi restored calm, anchoring the innings with a composed 36 off 38 balls.

Momentum swung decisively when Jimia Abdallah Muhammed counterattacked, blasting 28 off 21 balls with three fours and two sixes.

Jimai enjoying a reduce shot for the Kayakerz

Invaluable contributions from Immaculate Nakisuuyi and a gradual unbeaten effort from Lorna Anyait ensured a easy end, because the Kayakers reached 103 for 4 in 15.3 overs, sealing a memorable victory and lifting the WEL 2026 trophy.

From group-stage setbacks to championship glory, Itanda Kayakers’ triumph was a testomony to resilience, self-discipline, and flawless execution on the most important stage.

Reflecting on the event, Head of Excessive-Efficiency Richard Okia mentioned,

“We’re happy to conclude 5 days of intense competitors centered on figuring out expertise.

This is a superb initiative by Cricket Uganda, offering us with a broad pool of gamers to pick from.

Our main aim was expertise identification, and because the Excessive-Efficiency staff, we see this as a big step ahead.

We look ahead to organizing related tournaments sooner or later in order to strengthen our pathways and develop extra gamers.”

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Promising Participant– Ruth Mwanga (Bujjagali)

Greatest Batter– Proscovia Alako (Karuma)

Greatest Bowler– Michelle Ariago (Itanda)

Most Invaluable Participant– Rita Musamali (Karuma)