Masakadza, Chigumbura give Zimbabwe backbone in T20 cricket
- Published: 11/02/2012 at 04:32 PM
- Online news: Asia
Hamilton Masakadza and Elton Chigumbura ensured Zimbabwe posted a competitive 159 for eight batting first in the opening Twenty20 match against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.
Hamilton Masakadza of Zimbabwe during the opening Twenty20 match against New Zealand on February 11. Hamilton Masakadza and Elton Chigumbura ensured Zimbabwe posted a competitive 159 for eight batting first in the opening T20 match against New Zealand on Saturday.
Masakadza blasted 53 off 36 balls at the top of the innings and Chigumbura finished off at the tail end with 48 off 24 deliveries to contribute the bulk of the Zimbabwe runs.
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