Takashinga Patriots 1 have clinched the National Premier League (NPL) Men’s Super 40 title with two matches to spare after sweeping aside Eastern Titans by nine wickets at Takashinga Cricket Club on Saturday, maintaining their perfect campaign with an 11th victory in as many games.
Batting first, Titans endured a difficult innings, with only opener Takudzwa Nyamugure offering sustained resistance as he battled his way to 25 off 58 balls before the visitors were bowled out for just 55. Nyamugure was eventually bowled by off-spinner Tapiwa Mufudza, who was at his destructive best, returning superb figures of four for 16 from six overs. Tafadzwa Tsiga then wasted no time in launching Takashinga’s chase, smashing a six and five fours in a whirlwind 28 off just 12 balls before he was caught – having remarkably scored every run on the board at that stage.
Innocent Kaia, with 16 not out, and Brendan Taylor, unbeaten on five, completed the job in only 6.2 overs without further loss. The emphatic victory gave Takashinga Patriots 1 an unassailable lead at the top of the standings, sealing the 2026/27 NPL Men’s Super 40 title with two rounds still to play.
Zimbabwe Cricket