Ismaili Neighborhood crew after being topped champions
Toss: Aboojo CC received the toss and elected to bowl
Rating: Ismaili CC 148/10 (20.0 overs); Aboojo CC 125/8 (20.0 overs)
End result: Ismaili CC received by 23 runs
Participant of the Match: Riazat Ali Shah – 41 (28) with 1 4, 3 sixes, a part of a 67-run stand; 4 overs, 3/21 (Econ 5.25)
Ismaili defeated Aboojo by 23 runs to win the finals, because the UG20 2025 Closing supplied an ideal climax to Ismaili Cricket Membership’s turbulent but inspiring marketing campaign.
Their season had begun in dramatic style—a convincing 68-run victory over Premier CC that promised large issues, just for Premier to strike again with a 19-run defeat within the reverse fixture.
The sample continued towards Avengers CC, the place a nail-biting 2-run win was adopted by a crushing 118-run loss.
But from these setbacks emerged a facet decided to rise.
Ismaili discovered their rhythm with back-to-back wins over JACC, first by 6 wickets after which by 4.
Their confidence deepened by means of commanding victories over Twister CC—by 9 wickets and 6 wickets—and so they carried that momentum into dominant performances towards Jinja SS CC, sealing wins by 7 wickets and a 46-run D/L verdict.
Ending second in Group C, they marched into the knockouts with renewed perception.
A 14-run win over Kutchi Tigers CC within the quarterfinals and a tense 12-run triumph towards Avengers within the semis paved their street to the grand finale.
And so got here the showdown with Aboojo.
After being requested to bat, Ismaili stumbled early however regained footing by means of a powerful 67-run stand between captain Riazat Ali Shah and Kamran Wali Khan.
Kamran’s gritty 40 off 45 and Riazat’s explosive 41 off 28 lifted them to 148, regardless of late-innings chaos triggered by fast wickets and sharp fielding.
Aboojo’s reply faltered from the very first ball—Riazat hanging with venom.
At 15/3, the chase was in shambles, although transient resistance from Ivan Thawithemwira and Amos Ahura revived faint hopes.
Amos and Ivan
However as soon as their partnership broke, the required runs grew distant.
Even skipper Brian Asaba’s valiant unbeaten 28 couldn’t rescue the innings, as Aboojo closed at 125/8, falling 23 runs quick.
Riazat’s all-round brilliance earned him Participant of the Match, supported by disciplined spells from Kamran and Ghulam Hunzai.
Riazat receiving the participant of match award
As celebrations erupted, Riazat mirrored with pleasure on flying into the nation simply in time for the semis and ending as champion.
He additionally praised the Aboojo group’s efforts—particularly Ivan Thawi’s years of service in Fort Portal—whereas acknowledging the top-tier umpires who ensured the ultimate was performed in true sporting spirit.
With the solar setting over Entebbe Oval, Ismaili CC lifted the trophy—champions cast by means of resilience, unity, and a journey that can echo throughout UG20 folklore.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Greatest bowler- Yashashvi Joshi (Avengers)– 17 wickets
Greatest Batter- Mehulkumar Chhotubhai Patel (GM Sugar)-387 runs
MVP- Gulamu Hunzai (Ismaili)– 875 factors
Gulamu receiving the MVP accolade
