[Series Thread] Zimbabwe Premier League

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Some good news on the Domestic Front the ZPL is set to start on the 2nd of July

(Admin edit: converted fixture list to text)

2 July

Takashinga v Rainbow Tigers @ Takashinga

Amakhosi v Eastern Lions @ Masvingo SC

Inkatha v Takashinga Patriots @ Kwekwe SC

Southern Lions v Kwekwe CC @ Old Hararians

9 July

Eastern Lions v Rainbow Tigers @ Mutare SC

Takashinga Patriots v Takashinga @ Takashinga

Kwekwe CC v Amakhosi @ Kwekwe SC

Southern Lions v Inkatha @ Masvingo SC

16 July

Rainbow Tigers v Takashinga Patriots @ Old Hararians

Eastern Lions v Kwekwe CC @ HSC

Takashinga v Southern Lions @ Takashinga

Amakhosi v Inkatha @ BAC

23 July

Kwekwe CC v Rainbow Tigers @ Old Hararians

Southern Lions v Takashinga Patriots @ Takashinga

Inkatha v Eastern Lions @ Masvingo SC

Amakhosi v Takashinga @ Kwekwe SC

30 July

Rainbow Tigers v Southern Lions @ Old Hararians

Kwekwe SC v Inkatha @ Queens SC

Takashinga Patriots v Amakhosi @ Kwekwe SC

Eastern Lions v Takashinga @ Mutare SC

06 August

Inkatha v Rainbow Tigers @ Kwekwe SC

Southern Lions v Amakhosi @ Masvingo SC

Takashinga v Kwekwe CC @ HSC

Takashinga Patriots v Eastern Lions @ Takashinga

13 August

Rainbow Tigers v Amakhosi @ Kwekwe SC

Inkatha v Takashinga @ Masvingo SC

Eastern Lions v Southern Lions @ Mutare SC

Takashinga Patriots v Kwekwe CC @ Takashinga

Noted the teams have changed after the conclusion of the 2015/16 season. I will see if the Logos have been updated and share with the forumites team profiles and squads. The tournament may see teams being forced to take as many as four national team players which has not gone down well with some teams which have little or no national team representation. The clubs have sited continued abscence and non commitment of national team players to club cricket which is a requirement within most players contracts.

As for Katundu Kings they failed to get back to the ZPL and defend their title as they finshed 5th in the Vigne Cup due to a much depeleted side but i trust they will make aserious fight back next season

Rainbow held their nerve to win a tense final over against bitter Rivals Takashinga 1 Patriots by 15 runs.The win at the death was sealed thanks to 6 overs of death bowling lead by Daniel Jakiel and Kuda Munyede for the win. The Patriots won the toss and placed RCC into bat who set a gettable 220 in their 40 overs lead by an agressive 67 from Bright Njanji and a 40 by Tino Mafusire.Rainbow started poorly with the fall if the first wicket within the first over.Up stepped Kuda Munyede who bated a 3 to steady the ship along side simba Gupo with a sparkling 28 before Gupo was bowled by Nigel Mupurura.The. loss of the wicket brought Njanji who put the sword to Welly Masakadza and Mutombidzi with some huge sixes to score 67.Enter Mafusire who played the finishing role to sciore a brisk 40 in setting 220.Takashinga started the run chase with some lusty hitting from Tinashe Kamunhukamwe with him being harsh on Charles Chivhu to raise the takaz 50 within 6 overs .Enter Munyede who along with Wesley Madhevere who slowed the scoring rate.Kamunhukamwe was bowled for 33 by Munyede. Before a horible runout between a well set Mutombodzi and Mlambo .The third wicket went to Milton Shumba who took. A return catch with his first delivery to dismiss Mlambo.Roy Kaia came to the crease with full intent and set about chasing the score as he took a liking to Shumba and A woeful Njanji as he scored 45 before munyede can on to take another wicket.Takaz had the platform and were charging to victory before Jakiel came back to deliver toe crushers to Welly Masakadza then a brilliant catch at 45 by Madvehere to dismiss Sharara who was set

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The HMCA chairman and board are adamant that they intend to maintain order by having the season start two weeks within September they have managed to do so in th past 3 seasons . Starting the league ahead of the FC season helps in preseason and the dividends is having won all trophies.

Gargamel please let us know how the Agm goes tonight !!

AGM postponed due to demos in town. ZPL recommences next week funds only cleared today.

ZPL as has become the norm has been suspended once again. HMCA AGM went well no major issues ZC MD was present and shared the need to retain under 19 players. Vigne cup is set to start on the 18th of September 2016 regardless of ZPL chaos. Only major issue related to affiliation of Acadmy's with the provincial association. Katundu Kings/ Country Club face the boot as their lead conatact has failed to correspond on issues rasied and also their reluctance to play games at Takashinag in Highfield over the past 3 seasons since their return.