In a Logan
Cup four day match played at Masvingo Sports Club, Mid West Rhinos beat by an
innings and 92 runs.
Rhinos had
continued from their Day 1 overnight total of 98 for 1 to declare on 398 for 9
with a healthy 249 run lead. This meant that the Rocks needed 250 runs for
victory in two days but the hosts failed to carry on with the momentum gathered
a week ago when they beat Mashonaland Eagles in Harare.
Brendon
Taylor scored a massive 132 runs after facing 140 deliveries, clearing the
boundary for six, three times and the national team captain hit 18 fours.
Taylor was eventually caught by Maunze after he failed to deal with a Roy
Kaia delivery in the 95th over leaving the Rhinos on 356 runs for 6 wickets.
English
born Jaik Mickleburgh made 112 runs off 259 balls in his 5 hour long innings.
He hit 13 fours before being trapped leg before wicket by Rocks skipper Tinashe
Panyangara. Mark Vermeulen who returned to domestic cricket after a one year
break made 33 runs concluding the number of batsman who made meaningful
contributions for the Rhinos who batted for 110 overs.
For the
VeZhira side, teenage sensation Cuthbert Musoko was the pick of the home side
bowlers as he claimed 4 scalps for 63 runs in 22 overs. Panyangara and Kaia
took two wickets apiece while veteran all-rounder Tawanda Mupariwa took one
wicket for 63 in 25 overs.
Rocks
never looked set as they lost two quick wickets towards the end of day one in
their second innings. Richard Mutumbani was once again the top scorer for the
hosts as he made 40 runs off 56 balls
while nightwatch man Trevor Garwe managed 38 runs, with the only other notable
contribution coming from Peter Burgoyne. They were to be bowled out for 157
runs after having faced 50 overs.
Mike
Chinouya picked up ten wickets in bothe innings with Edward Rainsford picking
up a total five wickets in the match. The duo’s pace and discipline paid off as
they kept the lines tight and offered no room for the Rocks batsman to maneuver
and create something on a movement filled wicket.
Rocks
will travell to Bulawayo for a date with Tuskers after the awards on the 13
November to the 16th November. Rhinos will be headed for Harare to
play against Mash Eagles on the same dates.
