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MASVINGO-The 2026/27 National Premier League (NPL) Men’s Super 40 season roared into life over the weekend and continued with a series of one-sided encounters as teams made early statements.
At Masvingo Sports Club, Rimuka Cricket Club produced the biggest win of the weekend after amassing 312/5 in 40 overs before bowling out Triangle Cricket Club for just 62 in 21 overs to seal a commanding 250-run victory.
In another high-scoring contest at Kwekwe Sports Club, Takashinga 1 posted 217/6 in 40 overs before dismissing Queens 1 Sports Club for 122 in 31.3 overs, claiming a 95-run win.
At Bulawayo Athletic Club, Amakhosi 1 Cricket Club recorded a convincing 177-run victory after scoring 287/7 in 40 overs while Amakhosi 2 Cricket Club were bundled out for 110 in 27.2 overs.
Takashinga 2 dominated Strikers Cricket Club at Mutare Sports Club, scoring 217/7 in 32 overs before dismissing their opponents for 99 in 19.4 overs to complete a 118-run victory.
At Masvingo Sports Club, Gladiators Cricket Club defeated Scorpions Cricket Club by 93 runs after posting 284/6 in 40 overs. Scorpions were bowled out for 191 in 37.1 overs.
Meanwhile, at Kwekwe Sports Club, Rangers secured an 88-run victory over Mbizo Cricket Club. Rangers finished on 246/5 in 40 overs, while Mbizo were dismissed for 158 in 34 overs.
Attention now shifts to the midweek round of fixtures beginning on tomorrow on Wednesday 15 July 2026 with Old Hararians taking on Strikers Cricket Club. Amakhosi 2 will face Mbizo Cricket Club at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Takashinga 1 host Triangle Cricket Club at Masvingo Sports Club, Amakhosi 1 meet Takashinga 2 at Kwekwe Sports Club while Eastern Titans clash with Gladiators Cricket Club at Mutare Sports Club.
The round concludes on Thursday, when Queens Sports Club face Scorpions Cricket Club at Masvingo Sports Club while Sogo Rangers take on Rimuka Sports Club at Old Georgians.
The NPL Men’s Super 40 runs until 23 August 2026 featuring 14 teams.
With the NPL now in full swing, cricket fans will be eager to see whether Masvingo’s representatives can turn their fortunes around and mount a strong challenge in the race for the championship.
