Gladiators unstoppable as perfect march to NPL title continues

Gladiators – 306 all out in 38.3 overs (Panashe Taruvinga 123, Owen Muzondo 55, Tony Munyonga 48; Silent Mujaji 3/66, Donald Tiripano 2/66, Kudakwashe Ncumani 1/35)

Mutare Sports activities Membership – 213-7 in 40 overs (Kudzai Sauramba 68, Nigel Bonyongwe 35, Kudakwashe Ncumani 29*; Malcom Chikuhwa 3/36, Owen Muzondo 2/35, Milton Shumba 1/38)

Gladiators gained by 93 runs

An outstanding century from Panashe Taruvinga of Gladiators paced the way in which for his staff’s continued march in the direction of the Nationwide Premier League title with a 93-run victory over Mutare Sports activities Membership at Takashinga on Thursday.

Taruvinga opened the batting with Wessly Madhevere, who was quickly bowled by Tendai Chatara for six, however he then discovered an excellent companion in Tony Munyonga, who hit an aggressive 48 off 28 balls in a second-wicket partnership of 98.

The following three batters didn’t contribute a lot, however then Owen Muzondo got here in to hit 55 off 38 balls.

Taruvinga was lastly run out for 123, having confronted 100 balls with two sixes and 15 fours, of his staff’s closing complete of 306 all out in 38.3 overs.

Silent Mujaji was essentially the most profitable bowler with three wickets for 66 runs.

Mutare confronted a really tough job and have been by no means up with the required run charge.

Their high scorer was Kudzai Sauramba, who made 68 off 80 balls, with a six and 7 fours, and when the innings closed after 40 overs the rating was 213 for seven wickets.

Malcom Chikuhwa took three wickets for 36 runs in his eight overs.

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Rebellion – 313-7 in 45 overs (Ryan Kamwemba 90, Aisha Chibanda 65, Tadiwanashe Marumani 36; Thabo Mboyi 2/43, Admire Mupembe 1/6, Ashley Phiri 1/31) 

Amakhosi – 166 all out in 30.5 overs (Simbarashe Haukozi 34, Ashley Phiri 24, Keith Ndlovu 23; Jeremiah Makanya 6/39, George Matanga 3/54, Victor Nyauchi 1/18)

Rebellion gained by 147 runs

Ryan Kamwemba got here good when it was wanted for Rebellion by scoring 90 as they cruised to an ultimately simple victory over Amakhosi by 147 runs at Kwekwe Sports activities Membership.

Rebellion started badly, shedding their opening batters for 14 runs on the board, however Tadiwanashe Marumani hit a fast 36 off 35 balls, and Kamwemba confirmed equally good type, and stayed in.

His 90 got here off 90 balls and included two sixes and 9 fours.

He had assist from Gilford Muzeya with 36, after which Aisha Chibanda hit out to attain 65 off 54 balls, the key contributors to the ultimate complete of 313 for seven wickets after 45 overs.

Amakhosi had no likelihood of chasing down such an excellent complete and misplaced wickets steadily.

Their finest innings got here from Simbarashe Haukozi, who made 34 off 29 balls, with three sixes and three fours.

George Matanga took three good early wickets for 54 runs, nevertheless it was Jeremiah Makanya who had the pleasure of mopping up the tail, ending with six wickets for 39 runs in 8.5 overs.

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