Janet Mbabazi led from the front as her 86 runs helped Wanderers defeat defending league champions Tornado B in the league opener played at the lakeside oval in Entebbe.
Tornado B lost their inspirational captain Naomi Kayondo who traveled to the UK for further studies but still had National team players Saidat Kemigisha and Mary Nalule to rely on.
Nevertheless, a determined Wanderers was able to pull off a 100-runs win.
Janet Mbabazi (86) was backed up by fellow National team player Consy Aweko (48) as Wanderers piled a big total of 248 all out.
In reply Tornado B could only manage 148 with Consy Aweko (2/27) and Hope Wanichan (3/34) doing damage with the ball.
Wanderers Coach Sam Walusimbi was elated after the win.
The girls batted very well especially Janet and Consy to help us post a big total, However they relaxed in the defense of the total and i had to use some tough words at the drinks break to make sure we win the game.
In the other game T20 champions Olila High made light work of Pioneer defeating them by 9 wickets.
Damalie Busingye was in her element scoring a patient and slick 44 not out to help the team from Soroti defeat the former champions.
Pioneer only managed to set 86 all out and in a 50 over game, Olila took their time in the chase but were never going to lose this one, the only celebration being a single wicket which Sheila Atukunda picked up.
Carol Namugenyi captain of Pioneer blamed the loss on lack of her integral players
My 50 over players ( Leila Namaganda, Abel Queentor, Lynette Nakato) were missing and I lost the toss the field favored bowlers in the morning.
The ladies league is played every Saturday on various grounds and the top team after the round robin will be crowned league champions.
Match Summaries for Jazz Safari Women’s National League
Date: Saturday 7th October 2017
Entebbe Oval
Tornado Bee CC Vs Wanderes CC
Tornado Bee 148/10 in 37.1 Overs lost to Wanderers CC 248/10 in 49.1 Overs by 100 runs .
Toss won by Tornado Bee who opted to Field.
Batting Wanderers : Janet Mbabazi 86 off 84 balls, Consy Aweko 48 off 89 balls.
Bowling Tornado Bee: Rita Nyangendo 3/24 in 9.1 Overs, Said at Kemigisha 3/57 in 10 Overs
Batting Tornado Bee: Patricia Munguryek 26 off 31 balls, Mary Nalule 25 off 30 balls.
Bowling Wanderers: Hope Wanichan 3/34 in 6.1 Overs , Consy Aweko 2/27 in 10 Overs.
Player of Match: Janet Mbabazi ( Scored 86 runs off 84 balls, with bowling figures of 1/6 in 3 Overs )
Kyambogo Oval
Pioneer CC Vs Olila High CC
Olila High CC 87/1 in 26.3 Overs beat Pioneer CC 86/10 in 44.4 Overs by 9 Wickets .
Toss won by Olila High CC who opted to Field
Batting Pioneer : Leona Babirye 12 off 65 balls, Pricco Nakitende 11 off 41 balls.
Bowling Olila : Rachael Achan 3/16 in 10 Overs , Gertrude Candiru 2/10 in 8 Overs .
Batting Olila: Damalie Busingye 44 Not Out off 62 balls, Irene Alungat 18 off 94 balls.
Bowling Pioneer : Sheila Atukunda 1/8 in 2.3 Overs.
Player of Match: Damalie Busingye ( Scored 44 Not Out off 62 balls and took 1 catch)
