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Series Discussion: NPL T20 Blast | 2026 Oct 08 - 2026 Oct 17

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NPL starting again on the 8/10.

Be interesting to see any changes between the squads.
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Probably will be, as there are less teams in the T20.

All the decent players in the teams who didn't qualify will be hoovered up.
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Changed to Series/Tournament thread.

Fixture List Below:

NPL T20 BLAST 2026 – FIXTURES

The 2026 Men's NPL T20 Blast gets underway on Thursday, 8 October.

All fixtures below are as listed by the NPL.

Thursday, 8 October 2026
  • 09:30 – Queens Cricket Club vs SOGO Rangers Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 14:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs Rimuka Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – Eastern Titans vs Old Hararians – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – Takashinga Patriots 1 vs Mbizo Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club


Friday, 9 October 2026
  • 09:30 – Rimuka Cricket Club vs Mbizo Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 12:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs SOGO Rangers Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – Takashinga Patriots 1 vs Eastern Titans – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – Queens Cricket Club vs Old Hararians – Harare Sports Club


Saturday, 10 October 2026
  • 09:30 – SOGO Rangers Cricket Club vs Old Hararians – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 12:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs Mbizo Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – Queens Cricket Club vs Takashinga Patriots 1 – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – Rimuka Cricket Club vs Eastern Titans – Harare Sports Club


Sunday, 11 October 2026
  • 09:30 – Mbizo Cricket Club vs Eastern Titans – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 12:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs Old Hararians – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – Rimuka Cricket Club vs Queens Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – SOGO Rangers Cricket Club vs Takashinga Patriots 1 – Harare Sports Club


Monday, 12 October 2026
  • 09:30 – Old Hararians vs Takashinga Patriots 1 – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 12:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs Eastern Titans – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – SOGO Rangers Cricket Club vs Rimuka Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – Mbizo Cricket Club vs Queens Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club


Tuesday, 13 October 2026
  • 09:30 – Eastern Titans vs Queens Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 12:00 – Gladiators Cricket Club vs Takashinga Patriots 1 – Harare Sports Club
  • 14:00 – Mbizo Cricket Club vs SOGO Rangers Cricket Club – Takashinga Cricket Club
  • 17:00 – Old Hararians vs Rimuka Cricket Club – Harare Sports Club


Source: NPL Zimbabwe - Men's T20 Blast
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ModZCF OriginalVeteran
The NPL website looks like it could have some potential as well.
Zim slowly improving their communications.
Good to see the NPL getting a proper run of fixtures this year. Six days of T20s with four games a day should give the competition a bit more momentum, and having most of the games at Takashinga and Harare Sports Club should make things easier logistically as well. It'll be interesting to see which sides adapt quickest, especially with such a packed schedule.
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Yes boys, I found you at last! Have missed the forum so much over the last few months!
AdminLegend
Quoted from zimfan1 in post #47110

Yes boys, I found you at last! Have missed the forum so much over the last few months!


Good to have you zimfan1!
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ModZCF OriginalVeteran
OH with a forum blast from the past in there squad. B. Diplock
👍
Lc
AdminLegend
Quoted from Andy31 in post #47121

OH with a forum blast from the past in there squad. B. Diplock


Haven't seen that name in a long time.
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NPL T20 Blast 2026: Team Squads

Five teams confirming their playing personnel, reserves and coaching staff.

Here are the squads as published.

Takashinga Patriots 1

1. Roy Kaia (c)
2. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
3. Antum Naqvi
4. Hamilton Masakadza
5. Kundai Matigimu
6. Samuel Muyambo
7. Alvin Chiradza
8. Tapiwa Mufudza
9. Timycen Maruma
10. Ronak Patel
11. Priviledge Chesa
12. Munashe Chipara
13. Shelton Mazvitorera
14. Brendon Senzere
15. Kudzai Maunze
16. Gerald Olipa Uganda flag

Reserves: Nigel Mupurura, Ryan Simbi, Tash Makoni, Tanya Kagumba.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Trevor Garwe
Assistant Coach: Stuart Matsikenyeri
Team Manager: Chamu Chibhabha
Media Manager: Tadiwanashe Rondozai

Gladiators

1. Tony Munyonga (c)
2. Milton Shumba
3. Lennox Chando
4. Panashe Taruvinga
5. Wessly Madhevere
6. Munashe Chipoyi
7. Munashe Zata
8. Owen Muzondo
9. Victor Nyauchi
10. Phase Mukabeta
11. Brendon Sunguro
12. Naison Mare
13. Arinestho Vhezha
14. Newman Nyamhuri
15. Ambitius Muduma
16. Laksh Snehal Bakrania (Tanzanian import)

Reserves: A. Mufandauya, K. Madaramete, D. Makatare, C. Zinyama.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Malcolm Chikuhwa
Media Manager: Humphrey Vambe

Old Hararians

1. Ali Ahsan Aqil (c)
2. Tinotenda Maposa
3. Clive Madande
4. Natsai Mushangwe
5. Cephas Zhuwao
6. Ali Akbar Hamid
7. Muhammad Kashif
8. Alex Falao
9. Huzefa Syed
10. Zaheer Tufail
11. Ainsley Ndlovu
12. Luke Jongwe
13. Brandon Ndiweni
14. Baljeevan Singh Khalsa England flag
15. Juma Miyaji Uganda flag

Reserves: S. Raza, W. Mubayiwa, F. Akram, Yasir Khan, B. Diplock.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Brendon Timoni
Media Manager: Larry Kwirirayi

SOGO Rangers

1. Johnathan Campbell (c)
2. Matthew Campbell
3. Jayden Schadendorf
4. Dion Myers
5. Alistair Frost
6. Dane Schadendorf
7. Nathaniel Hlabangana
8. Jarryd Basson
9. Michael Frost
10. Kudakwashe Macheka
11. Daniel Jakiel
12. Sean Bennett
13. David Johnson
14. Tadiwanashe Nyangani
15. Dhrumit Atul Mehta (Tanzanian import)

Reserves: A. Landman, A. Taylor, A. Smith, A. Harley, J. Maritz.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Joel Muzeya
Media Manager: Brian Goredema

Queens Sports Club

1. Tanatswa Bechani (c)
2. Rowyn Konson
3. Nkosana Mpofu
4. Munashe Chimusoro
5. Petros Sithole
6. Jimmy Nyangoni
7. Brandon James
8. Mgcini Dube
9. Sheunopa Musekwa
10. Dalubuhle Mboyi
11. Tinaye Shayamano
12. Ashley Phiri
13. Tawanda Maposa
14. Derick Sadoki
15. Elijah Saturday Jimmy (Nigerian import)

Reserves: T. Maposa, H. Bvute, T. Rusere, C. Mpofu, Presley Jere.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Christopher Mpofu
Media Manager: Elias Tamirepi
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Rangers finished on 171-8. Matthew Campbell 60(28)

In response, Queens 37-2 after 5 overs.

YouTube stream is a bit dodgy.
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Quoted from admin in post #47127

NPL T20 Blast 2026: Team Squads

Five teams confirming their playing personnel, reserves and coaching staff.

Here are the squads as published.

Takashinga Patriots 1

1. Roy Kaia (c)
2. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
3. Antum Naqvi
4. Hamilton Masakadza
5. Kundai Matigimu
6. Samuel Muyambo
7. Alvin Chiradza
8. Tapiwa Mufudza
9. Timycen Maruma
10. Ronak Patel
11. Priviledge Chesa
12. Munashe Chipara
13. Shelton Mazvitorera
14. Brendon Senzere
15. Kudzai Maunze
16. Gerald Olipa Uganda flag

Reserves: Nigel Mupurura, Ryan Simbi, Tash Makoni, Tanya Kagumba.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Trevor Garwe
Assistant Coach: Stuart Matsikenyeri
Team Manager: Chamu Chibhabha
Media Manager: Tadiwanashe Rondozai

Gladiators

1. Tony Munyonga (c)
2. Milton Shumba
3. Lennox Chando
4. Panashe Taruvinga
5. Wessly Madhevere
6. Munashe Chipoyi
7. Munashe Zata
8. Owen Muzondo
9. Victor Nyauchi
10. Phase Mukabeta
11. Brendon Sunguro
12. Naison Mare
13. Arinestho Vhezha
14. Newman Nyamhuri
15. Ambitius Muduma
16. Laksh Snehal Bakrania (Tanzanian import)

Reserves: A. Mufandauya, K. Madaramete, D. Makatare, C. Zinyama.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Malcolm Chikuhwa
Media Manager: Humphrey Vambe

Old Hararians

1. Ali Ahsan Aqil (c)
2. Tinotenda Maposa
3. Clive Madande
4. Natsai Mushangwe
5. Cephas Zhuwao
6. Ali Akbar Hamid
7. Muhammad Kashif
8. Alex Falao
9. Huzefa Syed
10. Zaheer Tufail
11. Ainsley Ndlovu
12. Luke Jongwe
13. Brandon Ndiweni
14. Baljeevan Singh Khalsa England flag
15. Juma Miyaji Uganda flag

Reserves: S. Raza, W. Mubayiwa, F. Akram, Yasir Khan, B. Diplock.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Brendon Timoni
Media Manager: Larry Kwirirayi

SOGO Rangers

1. Johnathan Campbell (c)
2. Matthew Campbell
3. Jayden Schadendorf
4. Dion Myers
5. Alistair Frost
6. Dane Schadendorf
7. Nathaniel Hlabangana
8. Jarryd Basson
9. Michael Frost
10. Kudakwashe Macheka
11. Daniel Jakiel
12. Sean Bennett
13. David Johnson
14. Tadiwanashe Nyangani
15. Dhrumit Atul Mehta (Tanzanian import)

Reserves: A. Landman, A. Taylor, A. Smith, A. Harley, J. Maritz.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Joel Muzeya
Media Manager: Brian Goredema

Queens Sports Club

1. Tanatswa Bechani (c)
2. Rowyn Konson
3. Nkosana Mpofu
4. Munashe Chimusoro
5. Petros Sithole
6. Jimmy Nyangoni
7. Brandon James
8. Mgcini Dube
9. Sheunopa Musekwa
10. Dalubuhle Mboyi
11. Tinaye Shayamano
12. Ashley Phiri
13. Tawanda Maposa
14. Derick Sadoki
15. Elijah Saturday Jimmy (Nigerian import)

Reserves: T. Maposa, H. Bvute, T. Rusere, C. Mpofu, Presley Jere.

Coaching and support staff:
Head Coach: Christopher Mpofu
Media Manager: Elias Tamirepi


Is Hamilton planning a comeback next
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ModZCF OriginalVeteran
Hamilton normally plays these matches.

Zim has a pretty good over 40s side in masters cricket.
AdminLegend
Queens win! Munashe Chimusoro was sublime!
ZCF Admin
ModZCF OriginalVeteran
Quoted from admin in post #47131

Queens win! Munashe Chimusoro was sublime!


His been one to watch out for in the shorter formats.
Did the stream end up working?
ZCF OriginalLegend
Some guy Madyembwa at takaz is the man to watch 😂
AdminLegend
Quoted from Andy31 in post #47132

Quoted from admin in post #47131

Queens win! Munashe Chimusoro was sublime!


His been one to watch out for in the shorter formats.
Did the stream end up working?


It was dithering a lot, but I did catch bits and pieces of Chimusoro tearing Jakiel and Macheka apart. He was middling almost everything!

Definitely one to watch.
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