Emerald will be up against the Ruby in the 13th match of the Batball Maxx T20 Uganda, 2025 at the Lugogo Stadium, Kampala on 21st March 2025 at 12:30 PM IST.

EMD vs RBY (Emerald vs Ruby), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Emerald vs Ruby, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 21st March 2025
Time: 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Lugogo Stadium, Kampala
EMD vs RBY, Lugogo Stadium, Kampala Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Lugogo Stadium, Kampala is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 16 matches is 127 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Lugogo Stadium, Kampala
Temperature will hover around 25.38 °C and humidity is expected to be around 62%. Winds at a speed of 2.88 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
EMD vs RBY, Head to Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Ruby have lost all their matches. Emerald All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Ruby.
EMD vs RBY Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brian Asaba | 5 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | - | 10, 0, 13, 0, 50 | - |
Ronald Lutaaya | 5 | 167 | 55.7 | 0 | - | 0, 55, 22, 46, 44 | - |
Irfan Karim | 5 | 143 | 71.5 | 0 | - | 54, 17, 29, 2, 41 | - |
- Brian Asaba
Brian Asaba is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Brian Asaba has scored 10, 0, 13, 0, 50 runs averaging 18.3 per match.
- Ronald Lutaaya
Ronald Lutaaya is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches Ronald Lutaaya has scored 167 runs averaging 55.7 per match.
- Irfan Ali Karim
Irfan Karim is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 54, 17, 29, 2, 41 runs averaging 71.5 per match.

EMD vs RBY Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Baguma | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | - | 0, 1, 0, 5, 26 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Baidu Ivan | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 20.3 | - | 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
Juma Miyagi | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 15 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 12 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Joseph Baguma
Joseph Baguma is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Joseph Baguma has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He bowls off break this player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Baidu Ivan
Baidu Ivan is a Bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Baidu Ivan is a left-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 20.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Baidu Ivan has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Juma Miyagi
Juma Miyagi is a Bowler and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches Juma Miyagi has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 15. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.

EMD vs RBY Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Suleman Sharif | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 8 | 0, 0, 0, 23, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
Frank Nsubuga | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 | 2, 1, 3, 0, 0 |
Nyiro Jonathan | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | - | 1, 1, 18 | - |
- Suleman Sharif
Suleman Sharif is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Suleman Sharif is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 23 runs at an average of 11.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets, averaging at 8 wickets per match. Suleman Sharif has been very successful against this team, taking 4, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Franco Nsubuga
Frank Nsubuga is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Frank Nsubuga has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 8 runs averaging 8 per match. Frank Nsubuga is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 13.7 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches Frank Nsubuga played here and has taken 2, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets.
- Nyiro Jonathan
Nyiro Jonathan is an All Rounder and has an average of 15 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 6.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium

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EMD vs RBY Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pascal Murungi | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Irfan Karim | 5 | 143 | 71.5 | 0 | - | 54, 17, 29, 2, 41 | - |
Simon Ssesazi | 5 | 170 | 42.5 | 0 | - | 56, 56, 2, 51, 5 | - |
Matthew Musinguzi | 3 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 25.3 | 0, 0, 1, 11, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
Fred Achelam | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | - | 12, 29, 4, 7, 17 | - |
Brian Asaba | 5 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | - | 10, 0, 13, 0, 50 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Emerald are Pascal Murungi with 99 match fantasy points. Irfan Karim with 98 match fantasy points and Simon Ssesazi with 85 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Ruby are Matthew Musinguzi with 72 match fantasy points. Fred Achelam with 28 match fantasy points and Brian Asaba with 25 match fantasy points.

EMD vs RBY Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frank Nsubuga | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 | 2, 1, 3, 0, 0 |
Suleman Sharif | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 8 | 0, 0, 0, 23, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
Brian Asaba | 5 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | - | 10, 0, 13, 0, 50 | - |
Joseph Baguma | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | - | 0, 1, 0, 5, 26 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Baidu Ivan | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 20.3 | - | 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
- Franco Nsubuga
Frank Nsubuga is an All Rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches Frank Nsubuga has scored 8 runs averaging 8 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 13.7 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Frank Nsubuga has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 2, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets.
- Suleman Sharif
Suleman Sharif is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Suleman Sharif has scored 23 runs at an average of 11.5 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 8 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Suleman Sharif has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 1, 0, 4 wickets.
- Brian Asaba
Brian Asaba can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Brian Asaba is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 73 runs averaging 18.3 per match.
- Joseph Baguma
Joseph Baguma is a Bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off break Bowler Joseph Baguma has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Baidu Ivan
Baidu Ivan is a Bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 20.3. Baidu Ivan has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets.

EMD vs RBY Squad Information
Emerald (EMD) Squad: Frank Nsubuga, Anwar Ali, Irfan Karim, Jonathan Kizza, Cosmas Kyewuta, Simon Ssesazi, Pascal Murungi, Christopher Kidega, Ronald Lutaaya, Suleman Sharif, Baidu Ivan, Charles Musemeza, Robert Owiri, Ronald Rubangakene, Juma Sururu and Ochen Peter
Ruby (RBY) Squad: Roger Mukasa, Fred Achelam, Isaac Okpe, Harsh Panchal, Brian Asaba, Joseph Baguma, Juma Miyagi, Matthew Musinguzi, Nuwagaba Edwin, Mutagana Fahad, Ignace Ntirenganya, Anas Baig, Nyiro Jonathan, Tandia Aziz, Eric Mukasa, Jocob Malinga and Muganzi Brighton
EMD vs RBY Possible Playing XI
Emerald (EMD) Possible Playing XI: Simon Ssesazi, Ronald Lutaaya, Irfan Karim, Charles Musemeza, Baidu Ivan, Ochen Peter, Suleman Sharif, Frank Nsubuga, Jonathan Kizza, Pascal Murungi and Christopher Kidega
Ruby (RBY) Possible Playing XI: Brian Asaba, Roger Mukasa, Fred Achelam, Nuwagaba Edwin, Mutagana Fahad, Ignace Ntirenganya, Joseph Baguma, Juma Miyagi, Matthew Musinguzi, Nyiro Jonathan and Anas Baig
EMD vs RBY Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Fred Achelam
Batters: Brian Asaba and Roger Mukasa
All-Rounders: Suleman Sharif, Frank Nsubuga, Joseph Baguma and Nuwagaba Edwin
Bowlers: Baidu Ivan, Jonathan Kizza, Ignace Ntirenganya and Christopher Kidega
Captain: Suleman Sharif
Vice-Captain: Frank Nsubuga
EMD vs RBY (Emerald vs Ruby), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Emerald have played 6 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Ruby have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Batball Maxx T20 Uganda, 2025 Points Table
The points table of Batball Maxx T20 Uganda, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Suleman Sharif was the Man of the Match and Suleman Sharif scored the highest fantasy points for Emerald with 128 match fantasy points while Joseph Baguma topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ruby with 78 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Emerald vs Sapphire Last Match Scorecard) played by Emerald against Sapphire, Emerald beat Sapphire by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Emerald was Pascal Murungi who scored 99 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gold, Gold beat Ruby by 25 runs. The top fantasy player for Ruby was Matthew Musinguzi who scored 72 fantasy points.