The road hasn’t been kind to Wanderers this season but if there’s one fixture that could help them turn things around, it’s the one they know how to win. On Sunday, they head to Kamengo to face Ceylon Lions in a matchup that brings more than just points to the table.
Both sides come into this game with something to fix. Wanderers are still without a win after four matches, sitting at the bottom of the Division One standings with just a single tie to their name. Ceylon Lions, meanwhile, sit third but were handed a tough defeat by Rounders in their last outing. Sunday offers a reset button for both teams, but only one will press it.
This isn’t just another fixture either, it’s one that carries history and a bit of bite. These two teams have faced off in some intense games over the past year. In last year’s T20 League semifinals, Wanderers chased down the target with 2 overs to spare, beating Ceylon by four wickets. Earlier in March same year, they beat them again, this time by a convincing 79 runs at Lugogo. Even in the 2022 edition of this very league, Wanderers bowled out Ceylon for just 47 runs at Kamengo and cruised to a five-wicket win.
All of that might not reflect on the current table, but it will certainly linger in the minds of both camps. For Wanderers, it’s a reason to believe. For Ceylon, it’s a warning not to take anything for granted.
Elsewhere in Division One, the title race is starting to take shape. Jinja SS Oval will host the biggest game of the weekend as table-toppers Kutchi Tigers meet JACC. Just one point separates the two, and with JACC playing at home, this could be a defining moment in the chase for the league crown.
At the other end of the standings, the pressure is just as real. Tornado Bee and Avengers are set for a crucial meeting in what’s turning into a scrap for survival. Both sides come into this game with fresh wins, but a loss here could undo all that momentum.
Division Two also offers its fair share of storylines. Newcomers Mukono Development and Premier face off in a must-win clash, both eager to stay in the playoff conversation. Meanwhile, Tornado finally begin their campaign after forfeiting their first two matches. They’ll take on an Ismaili Community side full of confidence and rhythm—no easy return for a side starting late.
