Damani Hurricanes emerge triumphant twice in a day; take unassailable 3-0 lead

In the first match of the day, Hurricanes batting first, were all out for 65 in 19.4 overs, thanks to some disciplined bowling from the Blizzards' bowlers. Hurricanes skipper Immaculate Nakisuyi top-scored with 15 runs with her other teammates managing only single digits.

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Hurricanes lost openers Rachael Ntono and Shakira Saddick early before Janet Nakiranda along with Nakisuyi steadied the ship with a 26-run third-wicket partnership. However, with both getting out in successive overs, it triggered the collapse as Hurricanes were all out with two balls left.

Stephanie Nampima (2/13) and Janet Mbabazi (2/7) were the picks of the Blizzards bowlers, while Irene Alumo (1/18), Sarah Walaza (1/15), Esther Kayaga (1/5) and Franklyn Najjumba (1/7) also contributed. In reply, Blizzards fell eight runs short despite knocks from skipper Kewin Awino (15) and Najjumba (11 not out).

Nakisuyi picked up two wickets for Hurricanes conceding just nine runs in her four overs.

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In the other match of the day, Blizzards were all out for 52 runs in 19.2 overs, thanks to brilliant bowling from Teddy Ayella (3/9) which included a double strike in an over. Mbabazi (14) top-scored for the Blizzards, while all the other batters failed to touch double digits.

Chasing, Rachael Ntono (20), Saddick (10) and Nakisuyi (10 not out) contributed in little amounts as Hurricanes registered their third victory of the competition in just 14.1 overs losing just two wickets. Walaza (2/11) took both the wickets.

Brief scores:

Damani Hurricanes 65 all out in 19.4 overs (Immaculate Nakisuyi 15; Janet Mbabazi 2/7) beat Challenger Blizzards 57/6 in 20 overs (Kevin Awino 15; Immaculate Nakisuyi 2/9) by eight runs.

Challenger Blizzards 52 all out in 19.2 overs (Janet Mbabazi 14; Teddy Ayella 3/9) lost to Damani Hurricanes 54/2 in 14.1 overs (Rachael Ntono 20; Sarah Walaza 2/11) by eight wickets.