Itanda Kaykerz after being topped champions
MATCHDAY FIVE RESULTS
Final Group stage match
Itanda Kayakers: 30/4 (5.0 overs)
Karuma Rapids: 31/0 (4.1 overs)
Consequence: Karuma Rapids gained by 10 wickets
Finals
Karuma Rapids vs Itanda Kayakers
Toss: Karuma Rapids gained the toss and elected to bat
Karuma Rapids: 102 all out (20.0 overs)
Itanda Kayakers: 103/4 (15.3 overs)
Consequence: Itanda Kayakers gained by 6 wickets
Itanda Kayakers accomplished a exceptional ascent to the top of girls’s cricket, claiming the Waterfalls Girls’s Elite League 2026 title after a composed six-wicket victory over Karuma Rapids in an exhilarating closing at Lugogo Cricket Oval.
The stage was set for a gripping contest, significantly after Karuma Rapids had dominated earlier encounters.
Within the closing group-stage match, a rain-reduced five-over affair noticed the Rapids cruise to a commanding ten-wicket win, proscribing the Kayakers to 30 for 4 and chasing the goal in simply 4.1 overs.
That emphatic victory secured essential factors for Karuma and dashed Bujjagali Rafters’ hopes of reaching the ultimate on internet run fee.
But finals, because the Kayakers proved, inform a unique story.
Successful the toss on the massive day, Karuma Rapids elected to bat first, hoping to stress their rivals.
As an alternative, they encountered a disciplined and impressed Kayakers bowling assault.
Early breakthroughs unsettled the Rapids, and partnerships struggled to flourish as wickets fell steadily.
Captain Proscovia Alako led from the entrance with a decided 46 off 41 deliveries, that includes 5 boundaries and a six.
Patricia Malemikia injected temporary urgency with a fast 12 off 7 balls, however constant strikes on the different finish saved Karuma in verify.
Hanifa Noreen was the architect of the Rapids’ downfall, claiming 3 for 11 in two overs, nicely supported by Immaculate Nandera (2/13) and Naume Jane Amongin (2/19), as Karuma have been bowled out for 102 in 20 overs.
Chasing the goal, Itanda Kayakers stumbled initially with an early wicket, providing Karuma faint hope.
Janet Mbabazi restored calm, anchoring the innings with a composed 36 off 38 balls.
Momentum swung decisively when Jimia Abdallah Muhammed counterattacked, blasting 28 off 21 balls with three fours and two sixes.
Jimai taking part in a minimize shot for the Kayakerz
Priceless contributions from Immaculate Nakisuuyi and a gradual unbeaten effort from Lorna Anyait ensured a easy end, because the Kayakers reached 103 for 4 in 15.3 overs, sealing a memorable victory and lifting the WEL 2026 trophy.
From group-stage setbacks to championship glory, Itanda Kayakers’ triumph was a testomony to resilience, self-discipline, and flawless execution on the most important stage.
Reflecting on the event, Head of Excessive-Efficiency Richard Okia stated,
“We’re happy to conclude 5 days of intense competitors centered on figuring out expertise.
This is a wonderful initiative by Cricket Uganda, offering us with a broad pool of gamers to pick from.
Our major objective was expertise identification, and because the Excessive-Efficiency workforce, we see this as a major step ahead.
We look ahead to organizing comparable tournaments sooner or later in order to strengthen our pathways and develop extra gamers.”
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Promising Participant– Ruth Mwanga (Bujjagali)
Greatest Batter– Proscovia Alako (Karuma)
Greatest Bowler– Michelle Ariago (Itanda)
Most Priceless Participant– Rita Musamali (Karuma)
