Sports 2 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Derrick Bakunzi Powers Soroti City's First Win in Silver Division
Derrick Bakunzi starred with an unbeaten 46 and two wickets to lead a young Soroti City side to a 20-run victory over SKLPS in the Cricket Uganda Men's 50-Over League. The win places Soroti joint second in the Silver Division as they build momentum under his guidance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/cricket/bakunzi-leads-young-soroti-charge-in-silver-division-5411330
Soroti City CC secured their first victory of the 2026 Cricket Uganda Men’s 50-Over League, defeating SKLPS by 20 runs in a rain-affected match at Florida Oval. The Eastern team posted 137/9, with Derrick Bakunzi’s authoritative unbeaten 46 off 30 balls providing the backbone.
Bakunzi, former Baby Cricket Cranes captain and Uganda A skipper, also claimed two wickets with the new ball to seal the win. Now embedded in Cricket Uganda’s coaching setup, the 28-year-old balances mentoring duties with on-field contributions for the academy-nurtured squad.
“These boys are eager to learn, and my role is to guide them and push for improvement,” Bakunzi said humbly. He emphasized growth and consistency as key to becoming competitive.
Soroti City now share second place with Wanderers on three points after two matches. In other Silver Division action, Avengers beat Wanderers by 45 runs, led by Yashashvi Joshi’s six-wicket haul.
Gold Division saw Ceylon Lions thrash JACC by 118 runs and Mukono Warriors overpower Aboojo by 78 runs, with Fahad Mutagana shining for the winners.
Jacob Malinga and Peter Ocen shared six wickets for Soroti, highlighting the team’s emerging depth.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)