Matabeleland ease to victory
Wisdom Siziba, Matabeleland's opener, scored an unbeaten 40 to guide his side to a nine-wicket victory over Manicaland on the third day in their Logan Cup match at Bulawayo Athletic Club
Cricinfo staff
18-Aug-2005
Wisdom Siziba, Matabeleland's opener, scored an unbeaten 40 to guide his side to a nine-wicket victory over Manicaland on the third day of their Logan Cup match at the Bulawayo Athletic Club.
Siziba struck seven fours as Matabeleland reached their target of 70 in only 56 minutes. With nothing to lose, Siziba was not his usual cautious self and from the outset had a go at the bowling. Matabeleland lost their only wicket in the run chase when offspinner Stuart Matsikenyeri had Duffin taken at first slip by Steven Wright for 17.
Afterwards, the two provinces played in a limited-overs match, an idea mooted by Phil Simmons, Zimbabwe's coach, who was watching.
