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Toss: Budondo Turacos received the toss and bowled
Masese Hornbills: 71/5 (10 overs)
Budondo Turacos: 72/5 (9 overs)
Consequence: Budondo Turacos received by 5 wickets
Participant of the Match: Eddy Agaba

Budondo Turacos delivered a fairytale end to the inaugural Nile Tremendous T10 after defeating Masese Hornbills by 5 wickets in an exciting last on the Jinja SS Cricket Floor.

The Turacos, who entered the knockout stage after a difficult league marketing campaign, produced their greatest performances when it mattered most.

After eliminating league leaders Bugembe Pelicans within the semi-final, they accomplished their outstanding resurgence by chasing down Masese Hornbills’ whole to turn into the first-ever Nile Tremendous T10 champions.

Opting to bowl after successful the toss, Budondo Turacos’ bowlers set the tone with a disciplined efficiency, conserving the Hornbills’ highly effective batting lineup below management and limiting them to 71/5 in 10 overs.

Edwin Nuwagaba offered the highest rating for Masese with a quickfire 19 off 11 balls, whereas Daniel Muhumuza contributed an unbeaten 15 to assist his aspect publish a aggressive whole.

Robert Ajuna was the standout performer with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs in two overs, whereas Sowobi Yunus and Sajjabi Ibrahim added a wicket every.

Within the chase, the Turacos have been examined early after dropping wickets, however Mudoola Edgar modified the momentum with an aggressive 21 off 9 deliveries.

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His attacking cameo was adopted by a composed innings from Participant of the Match Eddy Agaba , who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 20 off 14 balls.

With the goal inside attain, Sowobi Yunus saved his composure to hit the successful runs as Budondo reached 72/5 in 9 overs, sealing the championship with six balls remaining.

The victory accomplished a outstanding turnaround for the Turacos, who appeared unlikely contenders after a tough group stage.

They completed fourth on the standings with solely two wins from eight matches, however these victories proved sufficient to safe a spot within the semi-finals.

Their journey to the title was removed from easy. Budondo started the match with defeats in opposition to Bugembe Pelicans and Masese Hornbills earlier than recording their first win over Walukuba Eagles.

A setback in opposition to Kimaka KingFishers adopted, however one other victory over Walukuba saved their hopes alive.

When the knockout stage arrived, the Turacos reworked into a totally completely different aspect.

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They produced a commanding seven-wicket victory over Bugembe Pelicans within the semi-final earlier than overcoming Masese Hornbills within the last to finish one of the memorable championship runs in Nile Tremendous T10 historical past.

From struggling through the league section to lifting the trophy, Budondo Turacos proved that timing and resilience could make all of the distinction in match cricket.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

MVP & Finest Batter- Calvin Watuwa (Kimaka King Fishers)

Finest Bowler- Pushprit Singh- (Masese Hornbills)

 

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins first gold for Wales

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Gymnast Ruby Evans has won Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the floor final.

Evans, 19, performed the final routine of the women’s programme and defeated England’s Abigail Martin into silver, with her team-mate Shantae-Eve Amankwaah securing bronze.

Evans left the arena in tears on Sunday after her disappointing sixth in the all-round individual competition, that after Wales finished fourth in the team event.

Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.

It was the first victory for Team Wales in Scotland and a ninth medal alongside two silver and six bronze.

There is also a guaranteed podium position for boxer Connor Williams after he reached the semi-finals.

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Saltburn-Norton match investigated over alleged ‘finger clicking’ cheating

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An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.

A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir’s bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.

It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.

Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.

“The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday,” the league said in a statement on X.

“A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”

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Last week Bowes took eight catches in Saltburn’s 22-run win over Shildon Railway. The men’s Test record for catches by a keeper in an innings is seven.

Bowes leads the league standings with 31 catches, 10 more than any other player.

Rory Cotterill, who captained Middlesbrough second XI during a 29-run defeat by Saltburn last month, responded to a social media post containing the video and alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match.

The original video of the incident has had more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand among those to report it.

The BBC has contacted the league and Saltburn. Norton declined to comment.

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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell

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First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)

West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)

Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)

West Indies lead by 155 runs

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West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.

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The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.

“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.

“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them [and] try to dig us out of situations.

“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game.”

Pakistan captain Shan Masood was Greaves’ first wicket at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad when he was bowled for 109 in the 64th over following a superb set-up.

Greaves had pushed the ball wide to the left-hander from over the wicket before he tailed a delivery back into Masood who played down the wrong line and inside edged on to his stumps.

Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves’ next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.

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Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.

West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings – a lead of 155 runs – to leave the match finely poised.

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