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Match-day 8 of the 2025 UCA National Men’s 50 Over League promises high stakes and first-time encounters, with Soroti City set to face Patidar for the first time in Uganda’s domestic cricket.
Soroti City enters the fixture in strong form, sitting second in Group A.
They’ve started the season with two impressive wins—chasing down 70 in just over 10 overs against Jinja SS, and following it with a 37-run victory over Budo.
The squad features a blend of youth and experience, heavily supported by talent from the Soroti Cricket Academy.
The academy’s players have shown commitment and are determined to maintain an unbeaten streak while aiming for the top of the table.
Patidar, currently fourth in the same group, remains a bit of an unknown.
They were awarded a walkover win against Jinja SS but are yet to field a team in a full competitive match this season.
Their decision to compete in Division Two rather than One adds to the uncertainty around their form and squad strength.
Soroti’s momentum builds on a strong 2024 Division 2 campaign, where they defeated Budo and Avengers and reached the semifinals.
Although their promotion hopes were ended by JACC, their performances reflected strategic growth and the academy’s rising influence on Uganda’s cricket landscape.
Elsewhere in Division One, a high-stakes clash rekindles the rivalry between Wanderers and Rounders.
Last year’s Uganda Premier League T20 final saw Wanderers edge Rounders by 3 runs.
But this season, Wanderers are winless and struggling with player absences.
Rounders, though inconsistent, have notched two wins and may benefit if Fred Achelam returns to the Wanderers lineup.
Table-toppers Kutchi Tigers remain unbeaten and are in red-hot form after a convincing win over Wanderers.
Ceylon Lions, second on the table, face Avengers, who are desperate for a turnaround after a poor run.
In Division Two, several debut matchups add intrigue.
Mukono Warriors face St Johns SS in what promises to be a close contest, while Kutchi Tigers B, unbeaten in Group A, take on Entale, who are yet to complete a match.
With title ambitions, redemption arcs, and relegation pressure all in play, Matchday 8 promises a thrilling weekend across Uganda’s cricketing grounds.
