George Munsey’s Historic Century Leads Harare Bolts to Victory in Zim Afro T10
Harare, Zimbabwe – George Munsey made history at the Harare Sports Club on Day 6 of the second season of the Zim Afro T10 by scoring the first century ever in the competition. His incredible 38-ball 100 helped the Harare Bolts set a record total and knock out the Durban Wolves.
Harare Bolts vs. Durban Wolves
The Harare Bolts batted first and started strong with contributions from Lahiru Milantha (13) and Janishka Perera (24). Munsey then took charge, hitting 10 sixes and six boundaries to remain unbeaten. The Bolts posted a record 173/2 in 10 overs. In response, the Wolves started well with Sharjeel Khan (25) and Will Smeed (16), but the Bolts’ bowlers tightened their grip. Richard Gleeson was the standout bowler with figures of 2/2, leading the Bolts to a 54-run win.
Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers vs. Bulawayo Brave Jaguars
In the second game, the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers’ top order shone brightly. Hazratullah Zazai (49*) and captain Sikandar Raza (51*) put together an unbeaten 108-run stand, taking the score to 128/2. The Jaguars, led by David Warner, struggled to build momentum. Tinashe Muchawaya dismissed Warner, and George Linde took three wickets, restricting the Jaguars to 91/9 in 10 overs. The Tigers won by 37 runs.
NYS Lagos vs. Cape Town Samp Army
In the final game, NYS Lagos openers Rassie van der Dussen (51) and Avishka Fernando (66) put on a brilliant 122-run partnership, leading to a total of 133/2 in 10 overs. The Cape Town Samp Army started well with Brian Bennett (40) and Jack Taylor (37), but Oshane Thomas bowled effectively to restrict them. NYS Lagos won by 42 runs and secured qualification for the next round.
Doubts Revealed
George Munsey -: George Munsey is a cricket player from Scotland. He is known for his powerful batting.
Century -: In cricket, a century means a player has scored 100 or more runs in a single game.
Harare Bolts -: Harare Bolts is a cricket team that plays in the Zim Afro T10 league.
Zim Afro T10 -: Zim Afro T10 is a cricket tournament where each team plays 10-over matches. It is held in Zimbabwe.
Durban Wolves -: Durban Wolves is another cricket team that competes in the Zim Afro T10 league.
Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers -: Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers is a cricket team in the Zim Afro T10 league. ‘Jo’Burg’ stands for Johannesburg, a city in South Africa.
Bulawayo Brave Jaguars -: Bulawayo Brave Jaguars is a cricket team in the Zim Afro T10 league. Bulawayo is a city in Zimbabwe.
Hazratullah Zazai -: Hazratullah Zazai is a cricket player from Afghanistan known for his aggressive batting.
Sikandar Raza -: Sikandar Raza is a cricket player from Zimbabwe who is known for both batting and bowling.
NYS Lagos -: NYS Lagos is a cricket team in the Zim Afro T10 league. Lagos is a city in Nigeria.
Cape Town Samp Army -: Cape Town Samp Army is a cricket team in the Zim Afro T10 league. Cape Town is a city in South Africa.
Rassie van der Dussen -: Rassie van der Dussen is a cricket player from South Africa known for his consistent batting.
Avishka Fernando -: Avishka Fernando is a cricket player from Sri Lanka known for his batting skills.