NYS Lagos Secures a Convincing Victory and Qualifies for the Next Stage in Zim Afro T10

George Munsey produced a historic performance on Day 6 of the second season of the Zim Afro T10, scoring the tournament’s first-ever century and propelling Harare Bolts to a record total, leading them to a dominant win over Durban Wolves. Additionally, Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers impressed against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars, while NYS Lagos clinched an important victory against Cape Town Samp Army to book their place in the next stage of the competition.

In the first match of the day, Harare Bolts took full advantage of favorable conditions while batting first. Openers Lahiru Milantha (13) and Janith Liyanage (24) provided a steady start, setting the stage for George Munsey’s incredible knock. The Scotland international played a breathtaking innings, smashing 100 off just 38 balls*, which included 10 fours and 6 sixes. Thanks to Munsey’s onslaught, the Bolts posted a mammoth total of 173/2 in their 10 overs.

In response, the Durban Wolves started positively, with Sharjeel Khan (25) and Will Smeed (16) contributing early on. However, despite a valiant effort from Colin Munro, who scored 32, the Wolves were unable to keep up with the required run rate. The Bolts’ bowlers tightened the screws, and the Wolves finished on 119/6, falling short by 54 runs.

In the second game, the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers put on a strong batting display. Hazratullah Zazai (49) and captain Sikandar Raza (51) formed a dominant partnership, adding an unbeaten 108 runs for the third wicket. This took the Tigers to a competitive total of 128/2 in 10 overs.

Chasing the target, the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars, led by David Warner, struggled to gain momentum. Carlos Brathwaite top-scored with 18 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered. The Jaguars could only manage 91/9 in their 10 overs, handing the Tigers a comfortable 37-run victory.

In the final match of the day, NYS Lagos came out on top in a crucial encounter. Batting first, openers Rassie van der Dussen (51) and Avishka Fernando (66) put on an impressive display, forming a 122-run opening stand. Their experienced partnership allowed Lagos to post a formidable total of 133/2 in their 10 overs.

In reply, Cape Town Samp Army got off to a flying start with Brian Bennett scoring 40 runs in quick time. Jack Taylor added 37 runs, but once the top order fell, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t keep up with the required rate. NYS Lagos’s bowlers capitalized on this and restricted the Samp Army to 91/6, securing a 42-run win. This victory also confirmed NYS Lagos’s qualification for the next round of the tournament.

Match Summaries:

• Harare Bolts: 173/2 in 10 overs (George Munsey 100*, Janith Liyanage 24; Rohan Mustafa 1/21)
  Durban Wolves: 119/6 in 10 overs (Colin Munro 32, Sharjeel Khan 25; Thisara Perera 2/14)
  Harare Bolts won by 54 runs.
• Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers: 128/2 in 10 overs (Hazratullah Zazai 49*, Sikandar Raza 51*; Akila Dananjaya 1/18)
  Bulawayo Brave Jaguars: 91/9 in 10 overs (Carlos Brathwaite 18, David Warner 15; Nuwan Pradeep 2/15)
  Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers won by 37 runs.
• NYS Lagos: 133/2 in 10 overs (Rassie van der Dussen 51, Avishka Fernando 66; Qais Ahmad 1/18)
  Cape Town Samp Army: 91/6 in 10 overs (Brian Bennett 40, Jack Taylor 37; Joshua Bishop 2/22)
  NYS Lagos won by 42 runs and qualified for the next stage.