NPL 2023: Tiripano smites Westside Matthew Campbell snatches seven

Queens Sports activities Membership 149/6 in 45 overs (Ian Fuzane 36; Tanatswa Bechani 32; Tapiwa Mufudza 2-15, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe 1-20)

Takashinga 1 Cricket Membership 151/4 in 21.5 overs (Harmless Kaia 80*, Roy Kaia 23*, Chamu Chibhabha 23; Vusi Kasipani 2-26, Chris Mpofu 1-29)

Takasinga 1 received by six wickets

Harmless Kaia cracked an aggressive 80 off 64 balls a his Takashinga 1 Cricket Membership chased down Queens Sports activities Ports Cub, at hand them a six wicket defeat in a matchday seven Nationwide Premier League (NPL) tie at Kwekwe Sports activities Membership

His unbeaten effort delivered 9 fours and two sixes because the Harare facet made mild work of a modest complete.

Veterans Roy Kaia and Chamu Chibhabha each made 23, the previous unbeaten.

This was after Takashinga 1 had received the toss and chosen to subject first.

After they weren’t taking wickets, they weren’t letting Queens get something. That Tapiwa Mufudza bowled his 9 overs and solely conceded at 1.67 was not an outlier. The more serious economic system fee was that for part-timer Tinashe Kamunhukamwe who conceded 20 from his 4 overs, however nonetheless managed to get a wicket.

The win retains Takashinga 1 within the race with six matches to go.

Bulawayo Athletic Membership 69 all out in 23.4 overs (Palvin Ndlovu 21; Arnlod Shara 3-12, Tawanda Maphosa 3-12, Ernest Masuku 2-4)

Amakhosi Cricket Membership 73/2 after 17.1 overs (Farai Gunda 27, Vibrant Phiri 20; Thamsanqa Nunu 1-9, Charlton Tshuma 1-15)

Amakhosi Cricket Membership received by eight wickets

Bulawayo Athletic Membership (BAC) had a day to neglect as they have been hammered by eight wickets in metropolis derby, in opposition to Amakhosi Cricket Membership.

Each groups got here into the match with two wins, in what was billed to be a decent match.

Having been put in to bat, BAC received damage from the beginning and all through. Palvin Ndlovu was the best scorer, and even his meager 21 was standout as no different batsman received to double figures.

Amakhosin made mild work of it, regardless of dropping two wickets, to chase the entire down in 17.1 overs.

The match was completed earlier than 2pm.

The match was at Bulawayo Athletic.

Kadoma Cricket Membership 152 all out in 36.5 overs (Takudzwanaishe Kaitano 42, Terrence Makoroma 34; Matthew Campbell 7-24, Calton Takawira 1-17)

Rainbow Cricket Membership 154/6 in 23.2 overs (Robert Chiminya 43*, Ronak Patel 33, ;Kudakwashe Macheka 4-36, Tashinga Musekiwa 2-42)

Rainbow Cricket Membership received by 4 wickets

Matthew Campbell took NPL profession greatest figures of seven for twenty-four as his Rainbow Cricket Membership facet picked up a four-wicket win over Kadoma Cricket Membership at Outdated Hararians Sports activities Membership.

The son of former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell has caught the attention, after his breakout efficiency in Zim Afro T10, and has carried that kind to membership cricket.

Solely Takudzwanaishe Kaitano (42) and Terrence Makoroma (34) supplied a modicum of resistance.

Campbell survived solely two balls for a uncommon duck, however Zimbabwe Beneath-19 hopeful Ronak Patel took benefit with a useful 33. Each fell to Kudawashe Macheka, who whereas largely disciplined, typically struggled for line.

Robert Chiminya made certain of the win with an unbeaten 43.

Scorpions Cricket Membership 238/9 in 45 overs (Jayden Schandendorf 88, Blessed Mutize 71; Braveness Gwaranda 3-45, Luke Jongwe 2-20, Kirby Madaramete)

Rebellion Cricket Membership 242/5 in 38.5 overs (Tariro Makauyo 74, Brian Bennett 65*; {Reward Makaza 2-43, Jayden Scadendorf 1-26)

Rebellion Cricket Membership received by 5 wickets

Rebellion continued with their 100% report as they beat Scorpions Cricket Membership by 5 wickets at Takashinga Sports activities Membership.

Jayden Schandendorf placed on a dogged 88 and Blessed Mutize 71, as a part of the pair’s 162-run second-wicket partnership.

An enormous complete on the offing however 61 off the final 9 overs was a reasonable return, as wickets fell with regularity.

Tariro Makauyo continued to impress, along with his third half-century of this season. He contributed 74.

Former under-19 star Brian Bennett’s pedigree continues to develop, and his unbeaten 65 may have completed no hurt to the curiosity creating in him.

Captain Gilford Muzeya’s45 made certain the chase was by no means unsure.

Westside Cricket Membership 265/9 in 45 overs (Definate Mawadzi 129, Prosper Mugeri 72*; John Masara 2-31, Tendai Chatara 2-35, Tatenda Mupunga 2-43)

Mutare Sports activities Membership 268/7 in 43.3 overs (Donald Tiripano 103*, Clive Chitumba 44, Kudzai Sauramba 40; Vincent Masekesa 3-72, Frank Mwazviiita 2-41)

Mutare Sports activities Membership received by three wickets

Veteran Zimbabwe worldwide Donald Tiripano rolled again the years as he smashed an unbowed century to steer Mutare Sports activities Membership to at three-wicket victory over Westside Cricket Membership.

His 103 got here off simply 86 balls, which included 11 fours.

Tiripano constructed on the sooner Clive Chitumba (44) and Kudzai Sauramba (40) innings, coming in at quantity 5. At that time it gave the impression to get pear-shaped however the wily bowler with a bat confirmed prowess, as bowlers have been hung draw and quartered from his blade.

John Masara was of explicit help as he made 35, conserving an finish alive because the pillaging continued on the opposite.

That blunted the sooner effort by Definate Mwadzi who hit 129 off 132. This rescued Mutare, who have been sooner or later 60 for the lack of 5 wickets.

Propser Mugeri additionally contributed with an unbeaten 72, but it surely was all in useless.

The match was at Mutare Sports activities Membership.

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