Trekkers captain Janet receiving the trophy from head of HPC Richard Okia
Match Abstract
Bujjagali Rafters Innings – 66/8 (20 overs)
Sippi Trekkers Innings – 67/6 (18 overs)
Outcome: Sippi Trekkers received by 4 wickets
In a match pulsing with vitality, promise, and rising stars, the ultimate match had all of the markings of a traditional: the unbeaten Bujjagali Rafters, dominant all through the week, up in opposition to the underdog Sippi Trekkers, a staff that had quietly constructed momentum.
When the 2 sides met for the title, few doubted the Rafters’ declare to the crown.
But cricket, in its superb unpredictability, had different plans.
Beneath moody gray skies, Bujjagali received the toss and selected to bat—a call that will hang-out them.
Judith Nakasaga was the primary to fall, out for a duck, and the innings by no means recovered.
Immaculate Nakisuyi managed a battling 12, however the Trekkers’ disciplined bowling and sharp fielding left the Rafters stranded at 66 for 8 in 20 overs.
Extras did greater than any batter, chipping in with 15 runs.
It was a complete properly beneath expectations for a ultimate and gave the Trekkers greater than a glimmer of hope.
Their chase started with calm precision.
Leila Nalukenge anchored the innings with a measured 19, and Jimia Abdallah Muhammed’s unbeaten 22 appeared to seal the deal.
At 62 for 1, with simply 5 runs wanted, the match appeared all however accomplished.
Then got here the chaos.
Malisa Ariokot, with ice in her veins, turned the sport on its head in a single over of brilliance.
A jaw-dropping maiden 5 wickets, together with a hat-trick, introduced Bujjagali roaring again into the competition.
From a snug cruise to the end, the Trekkers instantly teetered at 66 for six.
Pressure gripped the bottom, however Jimia held her nerve to information the Trekkers residence with two overs to spare.
After the match, Richard Okia, Head of Excessive Efficiency, mirrored on the match’s influence.
“It’s been a incredible week of cricket and a milestone that we’re happy with at Excessive Efficiency,” he stated.
“We’ve seen senior gamers step as much as win video games and mentor the subsequent technology.”
Because the mud settled, the followers had witnessed not only a new champion topped, however a celebration of expertise, resilience, and the facility of perception.
Ultimately, it was cricket that actually received.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Greatest Bowler– Malisa Arikot (14 Wickets, Financial system 3.52, Greatest Bowling Figures 5/12) Bujjagali Rafters
Greatest Batter– Rita Musamali (237 runs, Highest Rating 64) Itanda Kayakers
MVP– immaculate Nakisuyi (272 factors) Bujjagali Rafters
L-R (Immaculate Nakisuyi, Rita Musamali, and Malisa Ariokot)
