Norman Katende
29 June 2008
Kampala — TORNADO talisman Joel Olweny was caught by Raymond Otim for only 15 runs, but, that did not stop his club getting a comprehensive 96 run victory over Tornado B yesterday.
Olweny went into the Mawanda Cup cricket final set to light up the batting after hitting a double ton in an earlier game.
Moses Otiti (2/34) stopped Olweny as together with Nandi Kishore (2/35) claimed Tornado's other openers Akbar Baig (2) and Emmanuel Nakaana (39).
But mid-order batsmen Nehal Bibodi (51) and Benjamin Musoke (69) saw Tornado set Tornado B a target of 275.
Tornado B looked to be on course with Francis Otieno (32), Lawrence Ssematimba (40) and Raymond Otim (31) putting a good chase until Baig struck.
Baig picked four of the last five wickets that included Jeremy Musoke (7), Emmy Kibirango (20), William Kibuukamusoke (2) and Allan Ssematimba (1), as Tornado B collapsed at 177 all out.
Bibodi (2/41) and Emmanuel Issanez (2/22) were the other outstanding bowlers, in a game, which saw umpire Patrick Makumbi save Otim's wicket amidst controversy circumstances.
Olweny had caught the would be last wicket of Tornado B but was deemed to have stepped on the line. Defeat came soon after.
Mawanda Cup final
Lugogo oval
Tornado 275/6
Tornado B 177/10
(Tornado wins by 96 runs)
Individual awards
Man of Series
Joel Olweny
Best Batsman
Franco Otieno
Best Bowler
Ronald Ssemanda
Best Fielder
Govinda Mepal
Best Wicket keeper
Nicholas Kebba
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