Kutchi Tigers defeated Tornado B by 133 runs to further dampen the chances of the latter winning the title. Tornado B needed to beat Kutchi and keep up with Damani who were also playing in Lugogo.
However, a determined Kutchi Tigers wouldn’t let Tornado B thrive as they batted first set a mammoth 297 runs with Ronak Patel (62) continuing his fine form in Uganda for Kutchi tigers.
In reply, Tornado B could manage 164 all out with only Deus Muhumuza (49) offering some resistance.
Damani maintained their grip at the top defeating Partidar by 353 runs at Lugogo. Arnold Otwani (106) and Wasim Mohammed (105) put Partidar bowlers to the sword with Partidar only managing 63 runs in reply.
In Entebbe, KICC kept up with the leaders defeating Nile by 66 runs. In the rain affected game KICC set 240/8 with Ziraba Arthur (77) the top scorer and in reply Nile scored a modest 175 all out with Martin Ondenko (58) fighting for Nile.
In Jinja, Strikers stayed on top of the table defeating home side Jinja SS by 191 runs. John Tumusiime (80) helped his team score 332/9 and in reply Jinja SS only managed 141 with home captain Calvin Watuwa (70) scoring half of the team total.
On Saturday, Nyakasura completed the double over Buddo defeating them by 1 wicket in Buddo. Buddo set 169 all out with Taha Mohammed (41) helping them post a modest total. Nyakasura was 90/7 at a certain point but the tail was able to wag helping Nyakasura overcome the total in end.
In the other game Division 3 game on Saturday, Mwiri defeated home team JACC by 6 wickets in Jinja. Quaraish Kasujja put in man of match all round performance picking 4 wickets and also scoring 17 of the 59 runs needed.
Match Summary for Jazz Safari National Men’s League
Saturday, 12th August 2017
Jinja Oval
JACC 59/10 in 23.1 overs lost to Mwiri 61/4 in 9.1 Overs by 6 Wickets
Toss won by Mwiri opted to field
Batting JACC: Ronald Wakamara 13(63)
Bowling Mwiri: Quraish Kasujja 4/22 in 6.1 overs
Batting Mwiri: Quraish Kasujja 17(18)
Bowling JACC: Shreey Patel 4/39 in 5.1 overs
Man of Match: Quraish Kasujja 4/22 in 6.1 overs
Budo Oval
Budo CC 169/10 in 34.1 overs lost to Nyakasura CC 173/9 in 37.2 overs
Toss won by Nyakasura who opted to field
Batting Budo: Taha Mohamed 41(58)
Bowling Nyakasura: Isaac Ategeka 2/24 in 6 overs
Batting Nyakasura: Isaac Ategeka 45(45),
Bowling Budo: Stephen Okiror 6/38 in 8 overs
Man of Match: Okiror Stephen 6/38 in 8
Sunday, 13th August 2017
Lugogo Oval
Damani 392/6 in 45 overs beat Patidar 63 all out in 15.5 overs by 353 runs ( D/L revised target of 416 runs in 50 overs)
Toss won by Damani who opted to bat
Batting Damani: Arnold Otwani 106(105), Wasim Mohamed 102(55)
Bowling Patidar: Yogesh Rethose 2/54 in 5 overs
Batting Patidar: Amen Singh 18(20)
Bowling Damani: Kenneth Waiswa 3/21 in 6 overs
Man of match: Arnold – 106(105)
Budo Oval
SKLPS 115/10 in 32.2 overs beat Tornado CC 50/9 in 13.5 overs by 65 runs
Toss won by Tornado who opted to field
Batting SKLPS: Sandeep Varsani 28(46)
Bowling Tornado: Trevor Bukenya 5/24 in 9.2 overs
Batting Tornado: Moses Kitara 13(15)
Bowling SKLPS: Sandeep Varsani 5/32 in 6.5 overs
Man of Match: Sandeep Varsani-28(46) & 5/32 in 6.5 overs
Kyambogo Oval
Kutchi Tigers 297/9 in 50 overs beat Tornado Bee 164/10 in 40.1 overs
Toss won by Kutchi who opted to bat
Batting Kutchi: Ronak Patel 69(62)
Bowling Tornado Bee: Lubega Abdalla 4/64 in 10 Overs
Batting Tornado Bee: Deus Muhumuza 49(78)
Bowling Kutchi: Nanji Pindoriya 3/24 in 7 overs
Man of match: Ronak Patel
Entebbe Oval
KICC 241/8 in 40 overs beat Nile CC 175/10 in 40 overs by 66 runs ( D/L revised target 240)
Toss won by KICC who opted to bat
Batting KICC: Arthur Ziraba 77(74)
Bowling Nile: Simon Ayela 4/34 in 8 overs
Batting Nile: Martin Ondeko 58(93)
Bowling KICC: Davis Karashani 7/37 in 8 overs
Man of match: Davis Karashani
Jinja Oval
Strikers CC 332/9 in 40 overs beat Jinja SS 141 all out in 40.3 overs by 191 runs
Toss won by Strikers who opted to bat
Batting Strikers: John Tumusiime 83(60)
Bowling Jinja SS CC: Calvin Watuwa 3/60 in 8 overs
Batting Jinja SS CC: Calvin Watuwa 72(70)
Bowling Strikers: Derrick Bakunzi 2/23 in 10 Overs
Man of Match: John Tumusiime
