Juniors shock tourists

Mar 27, 2001

TOP ORDER batsman Lawrence Sematimba smashed an unbeaten 173 to spur the Chairman's XI to a 251 run victory against visiting Rochdale Cricket Club at Lugogo yesterday.

By Ronnie Kintu Chairman XI 362/6 Rochdale 111/10 TOP ORDER batsman Lawrence Sematimba smashed an unbeaten 173 to spur the Chairman's XI to a 251 run victory against visiting Rochdale Cricket Club at Lugogo yesterday. The 19-year old national player hit balls with authority, striking 18 fours off 173 balls. He put up a stand of 127 with Joshua Mwanja (42) and 115 with Frank Nsubuga. His brother Frank Nsubuga hit 62 . Lower order batsmen Keith Legesi and Kenneth Kamyuka added 20 and 26 respectively as the Chairman's X1 amassed 362 runs in 50 overs. Frank Nsubuga then ensured victory, picking five wickets for 27 runs. Ends

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