Matabeleland Tuskers v Mashonaland Eagles - Logan Cup – Day 2 – Live Score and Update
Matabeleland Tuskers 143 & 186/2 (46.0 ov) v Mashonaland Eagles 245 - Matabeleland Tuskers lead by 84 runs with 8 wickets remaining
At stumps on the second day of play between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mashonaland-Eagles-c814 in the ongoing Logan Cup, the Tuskers lead by 84 runs with eight wickets in hand at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
The day began with Mashonaland Eagles resuming their first innings from 107 for five in reply to Tuskers’ first innings tally of 143.
The first day had belonged to the bowlers as they dominated the batsmen with some help from the pitch.
Having bowled-out Matabeleland Tuskers below 200 was a big plus for the Eagles and they now needed to capitalize on their fantastic start on the first day of the four-day game.
However, the second day was a disaster for them, as on the opening ball of the day Chigumbura was dismissed for 36.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/P-Utseya-c2145 as the batting side tried to halt the bowlers from gaining momentum. But an early wicket - so soon in the day - boosted the bowlers and they came at the batsmen ruthlessly in order to grab a few more wickets, aiming to wrap-up the Mashonaland Eagles’ innings before lunch.
However, the batting pair initiated a rebuild phase as it took the score to 149 before Mutizwa crumbled with 47 to his name.
The departure of the well-set batsman was a big blow for the Eagles and affected the flow of runs.
Utseya and NR Waller were the last recognized batsmen capable of putting enough runs on the board to match their opponents.
The duo steered the side to 194 after which it was time for Utseya to find his way off the field after jabbing 37 runs.
NR http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Waller-c95917, however, proved his mettle by hammering a fantastic knock of 51 runs to help his side amass a first innings score of 245.
From Matabeleland Tuskers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KO-Meth-c1803, was phenomenal with a five-wicket haul.
Coming out to bat in their second innings, the Tuskers lost their first batsman with 19 on the board. After http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472he demise of their first wicket, T Duffin and MM Ali staged a stupendous partnership by steering their side to 171 before Ali fell for 101.
The day ended with Duffin on 63 and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CR-Ervine-c1286 on four.
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