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After two exhilarating matchdays in the Girls Schools Cricket Week, the powerhouses of the competition, Olila High School and Light Senior Secondary School, have asserted their dominance in their respective groups, A and B.
In a display of sheer brilliance, Olila High School showcased why they were last year’s finalists by securing a commanding victory over Good Heart SS with a staggering 183-run margin.
The dynamic duo of Malisa Ariokot (60) and Lorna Anyait (71), both Victoria Pearls players, led the charge with impressive half-centuries, setting a formidable target of 205 runs, the highest score of the tournament thus far.
Meanwhile, Light SS continued their relentless pursuit of success, clinching a convincing win over Kilembe SS by 116 runs, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
In another gripping encounter, St Mary’s Madera Girls School triumphed over Ndejje SS by a narrow margin of 18 runs, showcasing the competitive spirit that permeates every match in this prestigious event.
As matchday one concluded, Olila High School emerged as the frontrunners in Group A, boasting a perfect record of two wins in as many games, accumulating four points and firmly establishing themselves atop the table.
In Group B, Light SS reign supreme, having won all three of their games, closely pursued by St Mary’s Madera in a thrilling race for the top position.
Individual brilliance also shone through, with Nabulime Giringish leading the batting charts with an impressive tally of 80 runs, while Apio Blessing Noeline showcased her bowling prowess, topping the statistics table with six wickets to her name.
As the tournament progresses, each match promises to deliver excitement, skill, and the unyielding spirit of competition as these talented young athletes vie for supremacy on the cricket pitch.
Full Results for Matchday two
6.5.2024
Morning
St. James SS 62/9 in 20.0 overs
Masindi SS 63/7 in 12 overs
Masindi Secondary School won by 3 Wickets
Olila High School 205/4 in 20 overs
Goodheart SS in 22 all out 19 overs
Olila High School won by 183 Runs
Light SS 135/6 in 20 overs
Kilembe SS 19/10 in 13.2 overs
Light Secondary School won by 116 Runs
St. Mary’s Girls SS 87/7 in 20 overs
Ndejje SS 69 all out in 14 overs
St. Mary’s Girls Secondary School, Madera won by 18 Runs
Gayaza High School 88/7 in 20 overs
Kasese Secondary School 89/7 in 19.5 overs
Kasese Secondary School won by 3 Wickets
Afternoon
Jinja SS in 101/6 20 overs
Masaka SS 94/7 20 overs
Jinja Senior Secondary School won by 7 Runs
Kilembe SS 46/10 in 16.1 /18 overs
Sacred Heart SS 47/4 in 10.0 /18 ov
Sacred Heart Secondary School won by 6 Wickets
Goodheart Secondary School 52/5 in 15.0 /15 overs
Iganga SS 53/1 in 8.2 /15 overs
Iganga Secondary School won by 9 Wickets
St. John’s SS 140/4 in 15.0 /15 overs
St. James SS 41 all out in 10.5 /15 ov
St. John’s Secondary School, Mukono won by 99 runs
