Olia Cricket club Clinched the 2025 Women’s T20 League title,toppling long reigning champions Soroti City and ending their two years dominance in the women cricket league.
In a fiercely contested final on Saturday afternoon at the Lugogo cricket Oval, Olia Cricket club edged Soroti city to Clinch their second Women’s T20 League title by 9 runs.
Olila won the toss and elected to bowl first but Soroti City was steady out of the blocks and despite losing a couple of wickets.
Soroti City CC struggled to post a competitive total, being bowled out for just 74 runs in 20 overs.
Proscovia Alako (17) and Jimia Abdallah Muhammed (15) were the only players to reach double digits, while captain Janet Mbabazi contributed 14 runs.
Olila’s spin bowlers, particularly Immaculate Nandera (2/9) and Nyamer Devine Gabriella (1/15), proved to be the decisive factor, exploiting the turning pitch to great effect.
In response, Olila CC chased down the target with ease, losing only one wicket in the process.
Esther Iloku top-scored with an unbeaten 32 off 31 balls, earning her the Player of the Match award.
Asumin Akurut (25) and Malisa Ariokot (11) provided valuable support, helping Olila win the match in just 14 overs.
The Chairman of the Olia Cricket club said winning the trophy was a ‘reflection of the support and encouragement they have received from our community’.
“It is a moment of immense pride and joy to our city. This victory is not only a testament to the talent and perseverance of our players but also a reflection of the support and encouragement they have received from our community.
“The collective effort of the coaching staff, support staff, and the entire Olia Cricket Club family has played a crucial role in this remarkable achievement.”
Individual Honors:
Best Batter: Naomi Kayondo – 278 runs
Best Wicket taker – Lorna Anyait
MVP: Nyamer Devine Gabriella
Final’s Player of the Match: Esther Iloku – 32 runs
LYCA NATIONAL WOMEN’S T20 CRICKET LEAGUE CAST OF CHAMPIONS
2025: Olila CC
2024: Soroti City
2023: Soroti City
2022: Aziz Damani
2021: Not played – Covid 19
2020: Not played – Covid 19
2019: Aziz Damani
2018: Aziz Damani
2017: Jinja SS
2016: Tornado Bee
2015: Pioneer
2014: Wanderers
2013: Charity Trust Fund
2012: Charity Trust Fund
