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Lagos WT20i Invitational: Nigeria Storm Into Final After Crushing South Africa U19, Set Up Rwanda Final Showdown 

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Nigeria has qualified for the final of the Lagos WT20I Invitation after defeating South Africa U19 by seven wickets on Friday at the Cricket Oval of the Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos.

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There was a moment, early in the game, when it became clear this was going to be Nigeria’s night.

South Africa U19 had won the toss and chosen to bat, but whatever plans they brought to the crease quickly unraveled.

The Nigerian bowlers came out sharp, aggressive, and unrelenting—striking again and again until the scoreboard read a staggering 9 for 5 after just four overs.

It was the kind of collapse that shifts not just a match, but momentum, belief, and energy.

From there, the YellowGreens never loosened their grip.

Wickets kept falling, pressure kept building, and South Africa U19 were eventually bundled out for just 66 runs in 17 overs.

It was a complete bowling performance—disciplined, ruthless, and perfectly executed at a crucial stage of the Lagos WT20i Invitational.

Chasing 67, Nigeria didn’t rush—but they didn’t hesitate either.

The reply was calm, controlled, and confident. Even with a couple of wickets falling, there was never any real sense of danger.

The batters paced the innings smartly, picking their moments, rotating strike, and punishing loose deliveries.

In just 9.5 overs, it was done.

A seven-wicket win. A statement performance. A place in the final secured.

One Step Away Rwanda Next

While Nigeria were cruising, Rwanda were made to work for their spot.

In the other semi-final, Zimbabwe U19 posted a competitive 135 for 4, setting up what looked like a challenging chase.

But Rwanda held their nerve. They stayed in the contest, absorbed the pressure, and timed their charge to perfection, reaching 136 for 5 with just four balls to spare.

That victory sealed a final meeting with Nigeria.

Now, it all comes down to one match.

Nigeria have momentum, confidence, and the home crowd behind them. Rwanda arrive battle-tested, composed, and dangerous.?

The stage is set for a gripping finale at the Lagos WT20i Invitational, one where only one side will complete the journey.

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Cricket Cranes chase 3rd ILT20 Crown in Kigali

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  • Tournament: ILT20 Cup
  • Dates: September 1-14
  • Host: Kigali, Rwanda

Riazat Ali Shah will lead the Cricket Cranes at the ILT20 Cup scheduled for September 1st – 14th in Kigali, Rwanda.

Steve Tikolo has made wholesome changes to the squad, with most of the players from the Challenge League B tournament in Tanzania missing.

Riazat Ali Shah and Kenneth Waiswa retain their roles as Captain and Vice Captain, respectively, but Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Raghav Dhawan, Dinesh Nakrani, Sumeet Verma, and Alpesh Ramjani miss out.

Robinson Obuya, Ronald Lutaaya, Anas Baig, Charles Mushemeza, Enock Kasaija, Matthew Musinguzi and Fahad Mutagana get their chance in the Cricket Cranes yellow.

Joseph Baguma, youngster Gerald Olipa, Juma Miyaji, Cosmas Kyewuta and Cyrus Kakuru keep their places from the tournament that happened in Tanzania.

Uganda is the defending champion of the tournament, and they will have to run through six other teams to win the title for the third time in a row.

Hosts Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Nigeria will be part of the tournament.

Full Cricket Cranes Squad: Riazat Ali Shah (C), Kenneth Waiswa (VC), Juma Miyaji, Cosmas Kyewuta, Joseph Baguma, Gerald Olipa, Cyrus Kakuru, Enock Kasaija, Matthew Musinguzi, Fahad Mutagana, Ronald Lutaaya, Robinson Obuya, Charles Mushemeza, Anas Baig.

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Defending champions Mwiri get going, Devansh Patel hits ton as favourites dominate on Day 2 of Boys Cricket Week

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Match Day Two | Morning Results

Jinja SS 135/6
St. Cornelius 68/10
Jinja SS won by 67 runs

Kira College 107/4
Ntare School 111/6
Ntare School won by 4 wickets

Busoga College 128/10
Gulu HS 99/10
Busoga College 29 runs

Olila HS 78/10
Rwenzori 54/10
Olila HS won by 24 runs

St.James’ SS 90/9
St. John’s SS 91/1
St. John’s won by 9 wickets

Shree Sahajanand 112/8
Lango College 96/10
Shree Sahajanand won by 16 runs

Match Day Two | Afternoon Results

Shree Sahajanand 189/3
Olila HS 76/10
Shree Sahajanand won by 113 runs

GoodHeart 75/7
St. John’s 76/4
St. John’s won by 6 wickets

Shree International 63/10
Busoga College 64/4
Busoga College won by 6 wickets

Ntare School 116/7
Gulu 100/10
Ntare won by 16 runs

St. Cornelius SS 114/8
Uganda Martyrs 59/10
St. Cornelius SS won by 55 runs

St. James’ SS 134/6
Ndejje SS 114/4
St. James’ SS won by 20 runs

Defending champions Busoga College Mwiri started their quest for the 21st Boys Cricket Week title with easy wins against Gulu High School and Shree International School.

Mwiri are missing some key players due to the FESSSA games in Morogoro, but they were still good enough to pick up two wins that took them to top spot in Group A.

Ntare School is in second spot in the same group after picking two wins of their own against Kiira College Butiki and Gulu High School.

The top 2 sides in each group will advance to the Super 8, which is the business end of the tournament.

In Group B, St John’s SSS Kauga continue to show their intentions and have maintained their 100% so far in the tournament with a six-wicket win against GoodHeart SS.

The 2025 semifinalists are counting on the experience of U-19 stars Jackson Asiku and Ali Balidawa to get them over the line. Masaka SSS will be their competition for top spot in Group B and the clash between the two tomorrow should decide the group winner.

Newcomer Soroti SSS is on the top step in Group C, but they have former champions Jinja SSS with an interest in progression, while hosts Nyakasura School, in their own backyard, will be interested in winning their first title.

Devansh Patel backed up his reputation as one of the stars of the tournament with a dominant century against Olila High School. Shree Sahajand made the semifinals in 2025, and with the playing field very even this year, they know they have a chance of winning their first title.

The U-19 superstar plundered 11 maximums and 10 boundaries en route to 125 off 57 balls, with his side racking up the highest total of the tournament thus far. It is a clean record of three out of three for the Central Region winners.

Action will continue on Match Day 3 across six different venues in Fort Portal.

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Soroti SS nick former champions Jinja SS as Masaka SS, Nyakasura and St John’s Kauga get off the mark

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Morning Results:

St. Cornelius 48/10
Nyakasura 49/2
Nyakasura won by 8 wickets

Lango College 150/6
Kasese SS 38/10
Lango College won by 112 runs

Soroti SS 79/10
Jinja SS 73/10
Soroti SS won by 6 runs

Masaka SS 86/9
Goodheart SS 72/7
Masaka SS won by 14 runs

Kira College 144/5
Shree 78/10
Kira College won by 66 runs.

Afternoon Results

Rwenzori HS 55/10
Shree SSU 61/0
Shree SSU won by 10 wickets

St.John’s 150/4
Ndejje 49/7
St.John’s won by 101 runs

Soroti SS 125/6
Uganda Martyrs College 87/10
Soroti won by 38 runs

St.James 130/6
GoodHeart 71/10
St.James won by 59 runs

Olila HS 76/9
Lango College 78/5
Lango College won by 5 wickets.

Gulu HS 140/7
Shree International 67/9
Gulu won by 73 runs

The highlight result on Matchday 1 of the Sky View Schools Cricket Week was a win by Soroti SSS against former champions Jinja SSS.

When Jinja SSS was winning their first Wricket Week championship, Soroti SSS was only starting to build a cricketing culture.

However, the growth of the game in Soroti is being reflected in the results, with Jinja SSS on the wrong end of the result against Soroti SSS.

In a low-scoring game, Jinja SSS dispatched Soroti SSS for a low total, but their lack of initiative in the run chase failed them, and they ended up falling short by 6 runs.

It is a memorable result for Soroti SSS but worrying signs for Jinja SSS, who will have to win all their remaining games to get out of the group.

In the other morning results, hosts Nyakasura made light work of St Cornellius in a low-scoring game. St Cornellius are one of the debutants.

Masaka SSS battled hard to get past a resilient GoodHeart SSS as they look to push for a semifinal place for the first time.

Lango College, on their debut, overwhelmed Kasese SSS in a big win while Kiira College Butiki put away Shree International.

In the afternoon, 2025 finalists St John’s Mukono Kauga pushed aside Ndejje SSS in a dominant win to lay down the gauntlet as one of the favourites.

Soroti SSS followed up their win in the morning with another win against St Martyrs Sonde to make it two in two and continue their charge to make it to the Super 8.

Lango College picked up a second win in the day by defeating Olila High School by 5 wickets.

Shree Sahajand Uganda picked up a big 10-wicket win against Rwenzori High School to underline their title credentials.

Newcomers, Soroti SSS and Lango College, were the biggest winners on Match Day One of the championship.

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