Vigne Cup T20: Chigs opening, Rinke, Butterworth playing

[CrimsonAvenger]

http://dailynews.co.zw/article/Sport/48 ... 45945766b7

HARARE - Uprising emerged the weekend’s biggest winner in the Vigne Cup Twenty20 league after crushing Old Malvernians by 119 runs at Takashinga Cricket Club.

Opening batsman Ishmael Senzere scored 69 runs from 50 balls while Tinotenda Mafusire chipped in with 58 as Uprising totalled 187 runs for the loss of six wickets after 20 overs.

Senzere banged seven boundaries and two maximums while Mafusire had four of each before being caught in the 18th over off the bowling of Vincent Herold.

Old Malvernians capitulated under spin and pace as Tichana and seamer Mafusire both took three wickets apiece. OMs were bundled out for a measly 69 runs in just 10 overs.

Uprising moved to sixth place with nine points from five matches while OMs are rooted at the bottom of the log with zero points from three matches.

In the second match played at the same venue, Takashinga 1 moved two places up the ladder with a three-wicket win over their second team.

The victorious team moved from position five to third on 13 points, six behind leaders Harare Sports Club and just one point adrift of Country Club, who occupy second place.

In Sunday’s match, Takashinga 2 elected to bat before posting 154 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted overs. Openers Tafadzwa Tsiga and national team all-rounder Elton Chigumbura top-scored with 41 and 35 runs respectively, putting up a first wicket partnership of 62 runs from 48 balls.

Takashinga 1’s duo of Tatenda Nyamayaro and Knowledge Kaia picked two wickets each after which Kaia and Timycen Maruma scored 38 and 35 runs respectively in their chase. They reached their target for the loss of seven wickets with three balls remaining.

At Old Hararians, Royal continued with their fine form after they dismissed the home team by seven wickets. Royal fielded first after winning the toss before Old Hararians made 135-6 in 20 overs with the visitors (136-3), cruising to victory with two balls to spare.

Ngonidzashe Mupamba scored 72 runs for Royal while Never Lundu managed 34 runs from 13 deliveries as former Zimbabwe internationals Pit Rinke and Ryan Butterworth picked two wickets and one respectively.

Log leaders Harare Sports Club beat Country Club by three wickets while Rainbow accounted for Glenshire by 35 runs in a low scoring encounter.

gargamel, any further updates?

[Train Driver]

Well done to the Daily News reporter, a much better report than usual without all the expected spelling mistakes, mind you, this bloke Pit Rinke is digging a hole for himself

[aydee]

Well done to the Daily News reporter, a much better report than usual without all the expected spelling mistakes, mind you, this bloke Pit Rinke is digging a hole for himself

Groan...

[totoro]

So Butterworth is still around. Surprised that he hasn't been given a spot in the Rocks team.

[cock]

I am surprised to see in the report that uprising did well this week because last week I watch them playing against Country Club and they were worse than awful. They made 68 all out and Country Club chased down the total in 5 & a half overs.

[gargamel]

The T20 tournament has not been taken seriously as the top three teams focus on their preparations of the national league and the rest trying to consolidate their plans for survival or a climb up the log. The competition has been well participated by provincial and national players . i will try and get the log on the page as well as the fixtures and squads for the national Club league that starts next week saturday

[aydee]

The T20 tournament has not been taken seriously as the top three teams focus on their preparations of the national league and the rest trying to consolidate their plans for survival or a climb up the log. The competition has been well participated by provincial and national players . i will try and get the log on the page as well as the fixtures and squads for the national Club league that starts next week saturday

This would be appreciated.

As it is not clashing with any franchise cricket, ZC should give it some coverage themselves! I think that may be wishful thinking, however...

[eugene]

Squads and results would be great. I always wonder who is playing for the clubs.

[gargamel]

Takashinga 2 thrashes Rainbow Cricket Club by 136 runs !!!!!!!!!!!!
Takashinga 2 thrashed Rainbow Cricket Club by 136 runs in a game that was played at Takashinga yesterday. Elton Chigumbura and Tinotenda Mtombodzi made a first wicket partnership of 115 runs off 66 balls before Elton Chigumbura was stumped trying to double step a ball that was delivered by Douglas Jumbie in 11th over. Elton scored 54 runs off 27 balls (hitting 9 fours and 1 six) while Tinotenda Mtombodzi scored 64 runs off 45 balls (hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes) before he was ran out in the 16th over. In the end Takashinga 2 managed to set a target of 206 runs for 5 wickets after 20 overs. In reply Rainbow managed to score 70 runs all out with J Musorosekwa taking 3 wickets for 6 runs after bowling 2 overs while Wellington Masakadza took 3 wickets for 13 runs after bowling 3 overs. The win was a sign of how prepared Takashinga 2 are prepared for the National League which is starting this coming weekend. Meanwhile Royal`s Tafadzwa Kapinga took 4 wickets for only 6 runs after bowling 4 overs in T20 game that was played yesterday in Newlands at Country Club. Country Club managed to set a target of 97 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs , after Taylor scored 44 runs not out and Krooy who scored 34 runs before he was stumped out by Beknown Mucharonza, attempting to double step a ball that was delivered by Ngonidzashe Mupamba. Royal responded gently to the above mentioned target as Beknown Mucharonza who got in to bat at number,managed to score 28 runs before he was caught out off a ball that was delivered by Eddie Byron. Timothy Mukondiwa came in to bat in the middle order and scored 38 runs not out to give Royal a comfortable 7 wicket victory which places them on position 6 of the table with 12 points and 2 games in hand.
— with Kenneth Gombe and 3 others.

[gargamel]

prising beats Glenshire and Rainbow to occupy the third position on the log table!!!!!!
Uprising travelled to Sunrise were they had a double harder against Glenshire in the morning and Rainbow in the afternoon. The team won the toss in their opening encounter and elected to field. Gabriel Musamadya opened with the bat for Glenshire and scored 41 runs off 44 balls (hitting 4 fours) before he was trapped LBW by Tatenda Munyoro. Southern Rocks All Rounder Trevor Garwe came in to bat at number 3 and managed to score 32 runs off 20 balls (hitting 3 fours and 1 six) before he was caught out off a ball that was delivered by Alious Tichana.Other notable batting figures were displayed by Tatenda Chikodzi who came in to bat at number 4 and managed to score 28 runs off 28 balls (hitting 2 fours) before he was bowled out by Tinotenda Mafusire. In terms of bowling for Uprising, former Glenshire player, Tinotenda Mafusire took 2 wickets for 23 runs after bowling 4 overs while Tatenda Munyoro took 2 wickets after bowling 4 overs. Hence Glenshire managed to set a target of 115 runs for 5 wickets after 20 overs.

In reply Simon Maradza opened with the bat and scored 27 runs off 26 balls (hitting 3 fours) before he was caught out off a ball that was delivered by Gabriel Musamadya. Ishmael Senzere batted second and managed to score 36 runs off 22 balls before he was bowled out by Simon Muzerengi. Other notable batting figures came from Former Zim A All rounder Alious Tichana who got in to bat at number 4 and scored 22 runs not out after facing 16 balls hitting only one boundary for 6. In terms of bowling for Glenshire Simon Muzerengi took 2 wickets for 18 runs after bowling 4 overs while Gabriel Musamadya took 1 wicket for 18 runs after bowling 2 overs. Hence in the end Uprising won by 7 wickets which gave them a big boost of confidence in their second game which was set to be played in the afternoon.

In the afternoon game, Uprising star Ishmael Senzere continued with his fine performance as he opened with the bat and top scored 42 runs off 37 balls ( hitting 4 fours and 1 six) before he was caught out by Lloyd Nyamutswa. Former Zim A batsman Alious Tichana got in to bat at number 4 and scored 34 runs off 34 balls (hitting 1 four) before he was caught out by Mike Chinouya. In terms of bowling for Rainbow Mike Chinouya took 1 wicket for 18 runs after bowling 4 overs while Douglas Jumbe took 3 wickets for 24 runs after bowling 4 overs. In the end Uprising managed to set 124 runs for 7 wickets after 20 overs. Rainbow`s batting order suffered a huge blow as Tatenda Munyoro took 2 wickets for 15 runs after bowling 4 overs while Chiradza took 3 wickets for 18 runs after bowling 4 overs. Hence in the end Uprising won by 14 runs which placed them on third position of the log table with 18 points and two more games to play. The two wins might definitely book a place for them in the semi finals which are yet to be played in June this year.
— with Kenneth Gombe and 3 others.