By Kudzai Zvaguma
Gladiators Cricket Club won an exciting match against Takashinga 2 in the 2025 NPL T20 Blast at Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare.
Takashinga 2 batted first and scored 156 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Cephas Zhuwao was the top scorer with a quick 22 runs from just 4 balls hitting four fours and a six in a powerful start.
Chasing 157 to win, Gladiators Cricket Club reached the target in 17.5 overs, losing only 5 wickets.
Milton Shumba led the way with a solid 40 runs, while Panashe Taruvinga added 24.
Shumba’s smart and steady batting earned him the Player of the Match award, helping his team secure a strong win.
Gladiators’ bowlers also played a big part in the victory. Owen Muzondo and Newman Nyamhuri both took 2 wickets and kept their bowling tight, making it hard for Takashinga 2 to score freely.
Arineshto Vhezha was the standout bowler for Takashinga 2, taking 2 wickets at a decent economy rate.
This win shows that Gladiators Cricket Club is in good form as the tournament continues.
Takashinga 2 will hope to bounce back in their upcoming matches and stay in the race for the title.
