Centrals Averages:
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The batting was lead by Erick Chauluka, who was pretty consistent, but failed to push on to a century. Keeper Mahlunge got Centrals' only century, but very little else. The rest of the inexperienced batting was able to do little to support, (including Malcolm Waller - who was dropped for the last match) the only other 50 came from Bothwell Chapungu.
The bowling was well lead by Brighton Mugochi, who finished with a tournament leading 24 wickets. Again, the support to him was not forthcoming. Ed Rainsford only played 2 games (why?), and Muzarabani, who has recently been involved with the national team, returned the very disappointing figures of just 8 wickets at 40. Chinouya was reasonably consistent with the new ball, taking 11 wickets at 28.
Easterns Averages:
http://stats.cricinfo.com/zimbabwedomes ... tournament
Hamilton Masakadza managed at least 50 every time he batted, maintaining his domination of domestic cricket this season. He really is key to Zim's fortunes these days. Matsikenyeri was the model of inconsistency he has always been for the national team, managing the highest score of the tournament (201), but only 1 other 50, and finished with an average of only 44. Keeper Mutizwa scored one rapid century, and Johnson Marumisa usually chipped in, without going on to many good scores. Mawoyo was very disappointing, failing to reach 50, and averaging only 18. Maruma's and especially Utseya's bids to be considered allrounders were largely unsuccessful, with neither managing 50.
Out of nowhere, Masakadza jnr lead the bowling, and with 21 (at 11!) he was the leading seam bowler in the competition. Utseya was his usual economical self, although he didn't finish with as many wickets as his spin counterparts at other provinces. Musoso, Mujaji and Kadziche showed some signs of promise, whilst Maruma, other than one 7 wicket haul, was unable to repeat his form of last year.
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National team regulars Chigumbura and Taylor lived up to their billing, scoring good runs, and scoring them quickly. Opener Tichana averaged 40 with a maiden ton, whilst Senzere made his debut in the final match, and marked it with a ton himself. Price seemed to find batting worryingly easily, managing over 200 runs at over 50 with the competitions highest strike rate... Whilst Cremer failed to forward his claims to be an allrounder. U19 skipper Masvaure chipped in now and then.
Brent and Price lead the bowling with ease. Averaging under 10 at less than 2 an over! Cremer couldn't keep up with his spin partner, but still finished with decent stats. Manyumwa and Garwe also managed impressive averages, but it would have been interesting to see these A-team players shoulder more bowling responsibility at one of the weaker sides. Chigumbura managed a disappointing 4 wickets, and Masvaure only 2.
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The batting was lead by Remton Chinyengetere, who managed to average 40, whilst keeper Mutumbani managed to contribute occasionally. Chibhabha's performance was very disappointing, only managing to average 25 was a poor effort from a national team regular. The rest of the inexperienced batting was unable to contribute.
Yet another spinner, Kamungozi, lead the bowling, including a 7-for and an 8-for. Chibhabha's bowling was also successful, and probably underused. Off-spinner Matanga was also a usful performer. 18 year old Vitori showed some promise, but was only trusted with 49 overs in 4 games. Blessing Mahwire completely failed to follow up a useful SAA Provincial series, playing just 2 matches, taking only 2 wickets, and failing to reach 50.
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Ngulube was one of the finds of the tournament, managing 296 runs opening the batting. Staddon chipped in almost every time, but only got to 50 once, and will want heavier scores if he is place much pressure on selectors. Zim Provs regular Mujuru only played twice, but managed a handy 90 in the final game. National team regular Dabengwa only averaged a disappointing 25, with just 1 50. Mupariwa averaged a handy 20, to push his allround credentials. Matthew Williams (younger brother of Sean) played once, flopped, and was immediately dropped again.
Westerns bowling was the surprisingly weak. Of regular bowlers, Staddon topped the averages, and probably should have been given more overs. Mupariwa managed 10 wickets, but at the poor average of 34 (compare his stats to those of Brent, who many are saying he will seamlessly replace...). Mpofu was even more disappointing, taking just 8 wickets at 38. Dabengwa's bowling seems to have fallen off completely. After being the leading wicket taker in the tournament last year, the former test spinner got just 2 wickets in 4 games at over 100!
