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Nice Lakes Males’s T20 – Match Day Seven Overview
Day Seven of the Nice Lakes Males’s T20 at Lugogo Cricket Oval delivered one other entertaining double-header, highlighted by a record-breaking batting show from Mburo Blasters within the morning and a dominant all-round efficiency from Victoria Strikers within the afternoon.
Mburo Blasters edged Kyoga Avengers in a high-scoring thriller, whereas Victoria Strikers prolonged their successful run with a convincing victory over Bunyonyi Warriors.
Blasters publish file whole as Musemeza leads the cost
Put in to bat first, Mburo Blasters unleashed their strongest batting efficiency of the match, piling up an enormous 234/6 in 20 overs.
The innings revolved round a superb knock from Charles Musemeza, who struck 75 off 40 balls, discovering the boundary with ease by way of eight fours and 4 sixes. He was nicely supported by Fahad Mutagana (37) earlier than Riazat Ali Shah supplied late fireworks, smashing 54 from simply 24 deliveries, together with six towering sixes.
The ending touches got here from Steven Wabwose (20)* and *Edwin Nuwagaba (21)**, pushing the whole past the 230-mark and setting a frightening goal.
Regardless of the batting onslaught, Gerald Olipa stood out for Kyoga Avengers with a five-wicket haul, ending with 5/50.
Kyoga’s chase started shakily, shedding two early wickets inside the primary two overs. Nonetheless, Cyrus Kakuru revived hopes with a fluent 77 off 43 balls, supported by Ronald Lutaaya (33) and a fast burst from Robert Owili (23 off 8). Skipper Juma Miyaji added an unbeaten 45, however the required price saved climbing.
Mburo’s bowling assault held agency underneath strain. Steven Wabwose (2/22) led the trouble with self-discipline, whereas Sowobi Yunus and Riazat Ali Shah claimed two wickets every to limit Kyoga to 208/6, sealing a 26-run win.
Charles Musemeza was named Participant of the Match for his match-defining half-century.
Strikers proceed resurgence with dominant win
The afternoon fixture noticed Victoria Strikers preserve their upward type, overpowering Bunyonyi Warriors by 59 runs.
Batting first, the Strikers got here out aggressively, led by a sensational begin from Simon Ssesazi, who hammered 58 off simply 24 balls, together with eight fours and three sixes. The momentum was carried ahead by Ahurra Amos (40 off 34), whereas Robert Ajuna (19) and Mathew Musinguzi (22 off 11)* added priceless late contributions to take the whole to a commanding 218/8.
Regardless of selecting up wickets at common intervals, Bunyonyi struggled with management, conceding 20 wides, which proved pricey. Johnathan Nyiiro picked up 3 wickets, whereas Musa Majid Ramathan and Kassim Adam chipped in with breakthroughs.
Chasing a steep goal of 219, Bunyonyi confirmed early intent by way of Robinson Obuya and Anas Baig, however wickets in clusters derailed their progress. Joseph Baguma (31) and Anas Baig (30) supplied resistance, whereas Ramathan remained unbeaten on 18, however the chase misplaced form rapidly.
Victoria’s bowling unit shared the spoils. Skipper Pius Oloka delivered a standout spell of 4/14, whereas Jaffer Ochaya matched him with one other four-wicket haul. Help got here from Christopher Kidega and Mathew Musinguzi, every placing as soon as as Bunyonyi had been bowled out for 159 in 18 overs.
Simon Ssesazi earned Participant of the Match honours for his explosive begin that arrange the victory.
Up to date standings after Day Seven
- Kyoga Avengers – 10 pts
- Mburo Blasters – 8 pts
- Victoria Strikers – 6 pts
- Bunyonyi Warriors – 4 pts
Upcoming fixtures (June 19)
- Morning: Kyoga Avengers vs Victoria Strikers
- Afternoon: Bunyonyi Warriors vs Mburo Blasters
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Former West Ham, QPR and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64.
Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for the Hammers from 1990 to 1998 and was much loved by supporters, who regularly sang his name long after he left the club.
He later returned as a goalkeeping coach.
Miklosko withdrew from cancer treatment in December 2024, three years after his diagnosis.
Days later he returned to West Ham’s London Stadium for a Premier League match against Liverpool to a hero’s reception.
A West Ham statement read: “It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United announces the passing of legendary former goalkeeper and coach, Luděk Miklosko.
“Rest in peace Ludek, our beloved, inspirational goalkeeper and gentle giant of a man.”
More to follow.
Going into the 2026 season, few people would have backed Zverev to win two Grand Slam tournaments, with the German having already lost three major finals in a career which looked in danger of not living up to expectation.
But injuries to his biggest rivals – Alcaraz missing the French Open and Wimbledon, with Sinner ruled out of the US Open – opened the door for Zverev.
A below-par Zverev scraped through the opening rounds at Flushing Meadows in a series of early-morning finishes, but he gradually improved over a fortnight where he did not play a top-20 opponent until Shelton.
Zverev had not lost to Shelton in their five previous meetings and immediately capitalised on a nervy start by his opponent.
Shelton double-faulted on break point in the first game of the match, handing over the type of initiative that opponents often struggle to wrestle back from Zverev.
Through the strength of his first serve, and his ability to unpick Shelton’s weaker backhand in the baseline exchanges, Zverev rolled through the opening set and clinched it when Shelton hit another double fault on set point.
Zverev continued to patiently draw mistakes from Shelton in the second set, but without being gifted a break when his only opportunity arrived in the fourth game.
He instead showed why he has a strong tie-break record with another nerveless display and, unlike in the 2020 US Open final when he lost from a two-set lead, kept his composure in the pressure moments to secure a commanding victory.
Addressing his team which is led by his father Alexander senior and brother Mischa, Zverev said: “We went 30 years without winning a Grand Slam title and now won two in the span of three months.
“I think God has seen how hard we have worked, how hard we have suffered and how much pain we went through.
“I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before.”
With Haaland’s goal settling the match, United were unsurprisingly disappointed by the decision.
“I think it was offside,” said Martinez. “And what I can’t understand is the rules. I want to be calm now, I want to control myself.
“It’s so hard because you lose a derby, you lose three points at home, and every season they’re [referees] coming to our club, they explain for one hour the rules, and they look so confident with that, and then after [there are] five or six people doing these kind of mistakes in the Premier League – it’s unacceptable.
“It’s the best league in the world, you have the best teams in the world, the best players in the world, and now we have to go home with this injustice.”
United boss Carrick also expressed his confusion.
“We put things in place in the game now, we have people in offices with all the screens for this decision,” he said.
“It’s more worrying about if that’s the interpretation of football now. If that’s the interpretation of not interfering in the game now, that’s really worrying for me. It’s a staggering explanation.
“The decision isn’t going to change the season, but it’s had a major impact on the game.”
Wayne Rooney, part of the BBC’s MOTD2 team, said: “Surely it’s offside. Martinez is impacted by Fernandez’s movement, and he is offside.”
Gary Neville said on Sky Sports: “I think we’ll see some sort of apology from the referee’s association, there’s no doubt Fernandez is playing that ball and is trying to put off Martinez. I think it’s one they’ll recognising they got wrong.”
Micah Richards added: “I think it’s been a bad day for referees. They got the Foden decision wrong and the Fernandez decision wrong. I think they got it so wrong but I don’t think it takes anything away from City’s performance.”
Meanwhile, City boss Maresca said: “I think it was onside clearly so it’s good.”
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