Match end result/ FINAL
Soroti Metropolis 125/6 (Alako 43, Mbabazi 18, Akiteng 1/12, Icumar 1/15) beat Olila CC 109/8 (Ariokot 33, Kulume 32, Anyipo 2/22, Timong 2/11) by 16 runs
Soroti Metropolis defended their Ladies’s T20 League title in an thrilling match towards sister aspect Olila Cricket Membership at Lugogo Cricket Oval, clinching victory by 16 runs.
Within the extremely anticipated SCA derby remaining, Olila entered the match with an unbeaten file and pushed the defending champions to the final over.
After successful the toss, Olila opted to bowl first.
Soroti Metropolis began steadily, and regardless of shedding a couple of wickets early on, they managed to maintain the scoreboard ticking till they put 125/6 within the 20 alloted overs.
Proscovia Alako was the standout performer, smashing an explosive 43 runs off 22 balls, making her the highest scorer of the ultimate and participant of match.
Olila will rue their poor fielding, as they dropped Alako two instances at long-on, permitting her to capitalize on the errors.
Their floor fielding additionally faltered, with a number of balls slipping by means of, enabling Soroti Metropolis to cross the psychological successful whole of 100-run mark.
Of their chase, Olila struggled to search out momentum, with their batting lineup failing to type sustainable partnerships.
A 42-run stand between captain Phiona Kulume (32) and Malisa Ariokot (33) supplied some resistance, however it wasn’t sufficient as they fell brief by 16 runs.
Olila’s prime order lacked intent within the early overs, placing strain on the center and decrease order to recuperate.
At one stage, they had been reeling at 37/3 after 10 overs, which made the chase much more difficult.
Regardless of the competitors on the sector, the spirit of unity was evident as Soroti Metropolis celebrated their victory with a communal feast.
Each groups, carrying Soroti Cricket Academy shirts, shared within the celebrations, together with cake-cutting, symbolizing their shared love for the sport.
With this win, Soroti Metropolis marks their second consecutive title, whereas Olila should wait for one more shot at including to their 2017 title.
2024 T20 Ladies’s League Particular person Award winners
MVP: Teddy Oyella (Twister Bee)-696 factors
Greatest Batter: Stephanie Nampiina (Jinja SS)- 215 runs
Greatest Bowler: Naome Amogin (Soroti Metropolis)- 12 wickets
