#ZIMBO! All hail the Chevrons! Its not inside; its on TOP!!

NewsSportsBy Kuda MatizanadzoSri Lanka: Zimbabwe senior cricket team, the Chevrons ascended to the summit of group B after a comprehensive victory over hosts Sri Lanka, thanks to an informed batting display in Colombo by inform batters Bennet, Raza, Marumani and Burl.Led by the evergreen Brian Bennett, who to this stage has not been bowled out; Zimbabwe successfuly chased down the 178 runs target set by Sri Lanka with three balls to spare, claiming the match by 6 wickets.Having won the toss and electing to field first, the hosts set the Chevrons a target of 179 to win; quite a competitive score given the flat surface prevailing in Sri Lanka.The hosts started strongly posting 100 runs for no loss before Zimbabwe got the breakthrough in the 13th over.From there on, Zimbabwe controlled the tempo, restricting the hosts to 178/7 in their alloted 20 overs.It seemed an unsourmountable task for the Chevrons when they took to the crease, but the opening pair of Bennet and Marumani made sure the lads remained in the match; protecting their wickets and chipping in with crucial boundaries at opportune moments.‘Lord’ Maru as Tadiwa is widely known in the circles, was to depart in the 7th over.In came the hard hitting Ryan Burl who stabilised the Zim innings alongside Bennet.The pair went over 50 runs for the 3rd wicket partneship, before Burl was caught at long on after an attempted mid over shot.In came captain Raza, whose 42 of 21 balls made sure Zimbabwe needed just under 30 runs to crossover.Bennet and Munyonga sealed the victory for the Chevrons who finished the group stages ahead of hosts Sri Lanka.Now the Chevrons go into the super eight where they will face defending champions South Africa, world beaters India and the hard hitting West Indies.Their first match in the super eight is against West Indies on Monday and the whole nation expects nothing short of victory, as the Chevrons look to make history by booking a first ever semi final qualification at the world cup finals.History has always been written by men and women of courage, and this Chevrons’ side seem destined to write their own.Can they go all the way? Well these boys have proved you can only understimate them at your own peril!; they know not any big boys in their path to glory.Proteas and India be wary; very at that because Sikanda’s boys are coming for it all!Go Chevrons go!#ZIMBHO!Leave a ReplyCancel reply NewsSportsBy Kuda MatizanadzoSri Lanka: Zimbabwe senior cricket team, the Chevrons ascended to the summit of group B after a comprehensive victory over hosts Sri Lanka, thanks to an informed batting display in Colombo by inform batters Bennet, Raza, Marumani and Burl.Led by the evergreen Brian Bennett, who to this stage has not been bowled out; Zimbabwe successfuly chased down the 178 runs target set by Sri Lanka with three balls to spare, claiming the match by 6 wickets.Having won the toss and electing to field first, the hosts set the Chevrons a target of 179 to win; quite a competitive score given the flat surface prevailing in Sri Lanka.The hosts started strongly posting 100 runs for no loss before Zimbabwe got the breakthrough in the 13th over.From there on, Zimbabwe controlled the tempo, restricting the hosts to 178/7 in their alloted 20 overs.It seemed an unsourmountable task for the Chevrons when they took to the crease, but the opening pair of Bennet and Marumani made sure the lads remained in the match; protecting their wickets and chipping in with crucial boundaries at opportune moments.‘Lord’ Maru as Tadiwa is widely known in the circles, was to depart in the 7th over.In came the hard hitting Ryan Burl who stabilised the Zim innings alongside Bennet.The pair went over 50 runs for the 3rd wicket partneship, before Burl was caught at long on after an attempted mid over shot.In came captain Raza, whose 42 of 21 balls made sure Zimbabwe needed just under 30 runs to crossover.Bennet and Munyonga sealed the victory for the Chevrons who finished the group stages ahead of hosts Sri Lanka.Now the Chevrons go into the super eight where they will face defending champions South Africa, world beaters India and the hard hitting West Indies.Their first match in the super eight is against West Indies on Monday and the whole nation expects nothing short of victory, as the Chevrons look to make history by booking a first ever semi final qualification at the world cup finals.History has always been written by men and women of courage, and this Chevrons’ side seem destined to write their own.Can they go all the way? Well these boys have proved you can only understimate them at your own peril!; they know not any big boys in their path to glory.Proteas and India be wary; very at that because Sikanda’s boys are coming for it all!Go Chevrons go!#ZIMBHO!

Sri Lanka: Zimbabwe senior cricket team, the Chevrons ascended to the summit of group B after a comprehensive victory over hosts Sri Lanka, thanks to an informed batting display in Colombo by inform batters Bennet, Raza, Marumani and Burl. Led by the evergreen Brian Bennett, who to this stage has not been bowled out; Zimbabwe successfuly chased down the 178 runs target set by Sri Lanka with three balls to spare, claiming the match by 6 wickets. Having won the toss and electing to field first, the hosts set the Chevrons a target of 179 to win; quite a competitive score given the flat surface prevailing in Sri Lanka.The hosts started strongly posting 100 runs for no loss before Zimbabwe got the breakthrough in the 13th over.

From there on, Zimbabwe controlled the tempo, restricting the hosts to 178/7 in their alloted 20 overs.It seemed an unsourmountable task for the Chevrons when they took to the crease, but the opening pair of Bennet and Marumani made sure the lads remained in the match; protecting their wickets and chipping in with crucial boundaries at opportune moments.‘Lord’ Maru as Tadiwa is widely known in the circles, was to depart in the 7th over.In came the hard hitting Ryan Burl who stabilised the Zim innings alongside Bennet.The pair went over 50 runs for the 3rd wicket partneship, before Burl was caught at long on after an attempted mid over shot.In came captain Raza, whose 42 of 21 balls made sure Zimbabwe needed just under 30 runs to crossover.Bennet and Munyonga sealed the victory for the Chevrons who finished the group stages ahead of hosts Sri Lanka. Now the Chevrons go into the super eight where they will face defending champions South Africa, world beaters India and the hard hitting West Indies.Their first match in the super eight is against West Indies on Monday and the whole nation expects nothing short of victory, as the Chevrons look to make history by booking a first ever semi final qualification at the world cup finals.History has always been written by men and women of courage, and this Chevrons’ side seem destined to write their own. Can they go all the way?