The UCA Males’s 50-Over League roars again to life this Saturday after the Easter break, with each Division One and Division Two promising an action-packed weekend of cricket.
Among the many standout fixtures is Soroti Metropolis Cricket Membership’s conflict with Budo Cricket Membership on April 26 on the Entebbe Cricket Oval.
Initially scheduled for Lugogo, the venue change was made on account of pitch unavailability.
Soroti Metropolis head into the fixture brimming with confidence after a gritty 5-wicket win over Jinja SS of their season opener on March 29 at Jinja SS Oval.
Opting to bowl first, Soroti’s disciplined bowling unit skittled Jinja SS for simply 69 in 31.1 overs.
Jacob Malinga (3/17), Juma Sururu (3/6), and Steven Okiror (2/11) led the cost.
Extras contributed a whopping 35 runs to Jinja’s modest whole, highlighting their struggles.
Chasing the small goal, Soroti suffered an early setback however captain Ronald Ebulu’s composed 22 ensured a snug win in simply 11 overs.
Regardless of a quick fightback from Jinja SS bowler Kenneth Isiko, Soroti secured the factors with ease.
Budo CC additionally made a robust begin to their marketing campaign with a win over Nile CC, however Soroti prime Group A on internet run fee.
The upcoming conflict guarantees fireworks, particularly given Soroti’s dominance over Budo in February’s T20 encounters, the place they gained each matches convincingly.
Including intrigue to the fixture, key gamers return from the U19 qualifiers in Nigeria.
Budo welcome again Ali Balidawa and Owili Robert, whereas Soroti regain Ochen Peter.
Moreover, Kuteesa Hilary, absent on matchday one, has been noticed coaching at Lugogo and will function.
Among the many key gamers to look at for Soroti Metropolis are Oluka Richard, Joel Epiangu, and Felix Musana, all of whom confirmed spectacular type throughout the not too long ago concluded Easter Video games that occurred in Soroti.
Elsewhere, Division Two affords its share of pleasure. Jinja SS host Nile as each chase their first wins in Group A.
In Group B, Premier takes on Ismaili Group, with each groups but to open their accounts.
Mukono Growth faces native rivals Mukono Warriors in a derby with delight on the road.
In Division One, Avengers goal to finish their shedding streak in opposition to Rounders, whereas Wanderers meet JACC in the hunt for type.
A postponed sport delays the Kutchi Tigers vs Twister Bees fixture.
The weekend’s spotlight is the top-of-the-table conflict between unbeaten Aboojo and Ceylon Lions — a sport steeped in rivalry and excessive stakes.
