NPL 2024

[mnelson68]

What is the mindset of the batsman in these games ? They have 45 overs to bat and can't get near it , very ordinary.

[CalZim]

1st signs of cheating with Takashinga, they bring Chivanga back on after he has already bowled his full quota the umpires would have let it happen but somebody spoke up from off the field.

[Donald]

We do need some A team games and get Macheka involved ASAP

[secretzimbo]

What is the mindset of the batsman in these games ? They have 45 overs to bat and can't get near it , very ordinary.

I don't disagree. But also note it is winter - batting is very very difficult in these conditions for the first hour or two.

Also some of the grounds they are playing at. I'm very surprised they are paying NPL matches in e.g. Kadoma. That ground is a complete tip. The pitch must be a minefield. Several of these grounds are not highly curated high quality batting wickets.

[secretzimbo]

I find it funny that Rangers are forced to wear the usual ZC supplied NPL playing kit. Their own Vigne kit is much nicer and much higher quality but they have been forced to use the ill-fitting, low-quality kit for all NPL sides.

[secretzimbo]

All three matches today streamed on ZC App.

[Pat_Bee]

Old NelsDawg chatting like he’d carry his bat and get a daddy hundred

[mnelson68]

Old NelsDawg chatting like he’d carry his bat and get a daddy hundred

Not at all , no good leaving overs out in the middle is my point. The batsman don't seem to be able to adjust to the different formats very well. Sometimes ypu just have to tough it out .

[secretzimbo]

Strikers/Queens was a great match - Strikers had a great last-wicket partnership and I thought they were going to get them over the line, but finished with a bit of a mix-up and a direct hit run out.

It was great that the stream had a stump mic and and a outfield mic as well - sounded like quite a lot of watching spectators who were very into it. Big celebrations from the Queens players at the end.

[secretzimbo]

Results round-up from the first weekend


SOGO Rangers 195ao [35.4ov] (C Ervine 47, J Schadendorf 46*; N Gogodo 5/44, R Kasimo 2/37) beat Amakhosi 114ao [26.5ov] (R Kasimo 74, E Masuku 10; K Macheka 4/22, A Falao 3/24) by 81 runs at Masvingo Sports Club.

Bulawayo Athletic Club 142ao [32.3ov] (P Murungi 38, P Nyandoro 37; F Akram 5/33, D Nyandoro 2/15) lost to Takashinga 2 144-2 [25.2ov] (Tanunurwa Makoni 45, R Mupfudza 44*; C Tshuma 1/26, P Nyandoro 1/36) by 2 wickets at Kwekwe Sports Club.

Westside 185-9 [40ov] (T Muchawaya 41, A Kamuriwo 31; B Muzarabani 4/18, T Chivanga 2/36) lost to Takashinga 1 187-9 [38.5ov] (R Kaia 55, A Chiradza 37*; V Masekesa 3/31, T Chatara 2/27) by 1 wicket at Mutare Sports Club.

Knights 258-7 [45ov] (W Matende 75, L Chinyengetere 55*; T Chingwara 5/35, K Phiri 1/7) lost to Scorpions 261-8 [34.3ov] (T Mahachi 106, B Muzite 58; J Khoma 4/56, T Kasondo 2/38) by 2 wickets at Masvingo Sports Club.

Queens Sports Club 201-8 [45ov] (R Konson 60, P Sithole 49; T Manyama 4/39, A Vezha 2/25) beat Strikers 192ao [44.3ov] (P Gwatiringa 52, T Manyama 25; T Bechani 2/32, P Sithole 2/32) by 9 runs at Kwekwe Sports Club.

Rainbow 276-5 [45ov] (C Imbayago 107*, N Patel 57; C Mumba 2/55, L Jongwe 1/56) beat Rimuka 235ao [44.3ov] (N Mayavo 85, V Chirwa 66; V Nyauchi 3/23, D Jackiel 3/50) by 41 runs at Kadoma Sports Club.