Match Abstract
• BC Mwiri scored 116/9 in 19.5 overs
• St. John’s managed 91/6 in 20 overs
Consequence: Mwiri received by 25 runs
An afternoon at Nyakasura primary floor, the UCA-Sky View Boys’ Faculties Cricket Week 2025, Busoga Faculty, Mwirietched their title deeper into Ugandan colleges cricket historical past, defeating St. John’s Excessive Faculty, 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 in opposition to hosts Nyakasura—opted to bowl first, hoping to copy their earlier success.
Mwiri, nevertheless, got here ready. Regardless of early setbacks, together with the fast 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 combating whole of 116/9 in 19.5 overs.
St. John’s bowler Jackson Asiku shone with a wonderful 4-wicket haul, however Mwiri’s batting depth ensured they crossed the 100-run mark—important in a high-pressure closing.
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 actually 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, successful each match they performed.
Extra importantly, they marked their twentieth championship title, reinforcing their legacy as essentially the most profitable faculty within the competitors’s historical past.
For Busoga Faculty, Mwiri, this was greater than a win—it was a press release: they continue to be the undisputed kings of Ugandan colleges cricket.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
• Finest batter- Gerald Olipa (BC Mwiri)– 298 runs, HS 118, SR 176.33
• Finest Bowler- Paul Asasira (Ntare Faculty) – 18 wickets, Econ 3.81
• Finest Fielder- Shub Nayee (Shree Sahajand Faculty) 9 dismissals
• Finest Wicket Keeper- Robert Owili (St Johns Excessive Faculty Kauga) 12 dismissals
• Participant of series- Jackson Asiku (St Johns Excessive Faculty Kauga) 855 MVP factors, 17 wickets, 138 runs
BOYS’ SCHOOLS’ CRICKET WEEK
PAST WINNERS CAST
1986 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1987 – Jinja Senior Secondary Faculty
1988 – King’s Faculty Budo
1989 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1990 – Makerere Faculty Faculty
1991 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
1992 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
1993 -Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1994 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1995 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1996 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1997 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1998 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
1999 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2000 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2001 – King’s Faculty Budo
2002 – Jinja Secondary Faculty
2003 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2004 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2005 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2006 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2007 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2008 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2009 -Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2010 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2011 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2012 – Kololo Secondary Faculty
2013 – Mukono Mother and father Faculty
2014 – Kololo SS/ BC Mwiri
2015 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2016 – Mukono Mother and father Faculty
2017 – Jinja Secondary Faculty
2018 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2019 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2020 – Not held (Covid-19)
2021 – Not held (Covid-19)
2022 – Busoga Faculty Mwiri
2023 – Jinja Secondary Faculty
2024 – Jinja Secondary Faculty
2025- Busoga Faculty Mwiri
