Batting first, the Harare Bolts made good use of the conditions, and started brightly. Lahiru Milantha (13) and Janishka Perera (24) scored freely in the initial overs, before George Munsey decided to take charge. The Scotsman, who is well known for his ability to hit a long ball, put on a masterclass in attacking, as he scored a 38-ball 100, and remained unbeaten. Munsey smashed 10 maximums and six boundaries, as the Bolts posted a record 173\/2 in 10 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In response, the Wolves made a solid start as Sharjeel Khan (25) and Will Smeed (16) attacked from the get-go. Colin Munro added a quickfire 32, after which the Bolts\u2019 bowling attack tightened the screws and closed out a comfortable 54-run win, with Richard Gleeson finishing as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2\/2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Jo\u2019Burg Bangla Tigers were clinical against the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars, and the NYS Lagos also put in a fine all-round performance to pick up an important win against the Cape Town Samp Army.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the second game of the day, there were more runs of course, as the Jo\u2019Burg Bangla Tigers\u2019 top order put in a remarkable performance. The duo of Hazratullah Zazai (49*) and captain Sikandar Raza (51*) played freely, and ensured the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars\u2019 bowlers would not have much to cheer about.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two of them stitched together a fantastic unbeaten 108-run stand for the third wicket, which propelled the score to 128\/2. In response the David Warner led side found it hard to build momentum. Tinashe Muchawaya had Warner\u2019s number yet again, and George Linde picked three more wickets to keep the Jaguars in check. Carlos Brathwaite top scored for the Jaguars with 18 runs, as they were restricted to 91\/9 in their 10 overs, giving the Tigers a resounding 37-run win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The runs continued to flow in the final game of the day, as the NYS Lagos took first strike and openers Rassie van der Dussen (51) and Avishka Fernando (66) played brilliantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two of them stitched together a fantastic unbeaten 108-run stand for the third wicket, which propelled the score to 128\/2. In response the David Warner led side found it hard to build momentum. Tinashe Muchawaya had Warner\u2019s number yet again, and George Linde picked three more wickets to keep the Jaguars in check. Carlos Brathwaite top scored for the Jaguars with 18 runs, as they were restricted to 91\/9 in their 10 overs, giving the Tigers a resounding 37-run win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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