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Brandon Moyo
Zimpapers Sports Hub
AFTER the two Logan Cup matches ended in draws on Monday, Mega Market Mountaineers, who had a bye, maintained pole position in the country’s first-class cricket competition.
Mountaineers enjoy a point advantage at the top of the standings, ahead of second placed Eagles.
The table toppers have 80 points from four matches while the Eagles side have 79 points from five outings.
In the four games they have played so far, the Mountaineers have won twice, while the other two matches ended in draws.
At Harare Sports Club Eagles were up against Southern Rocks. The game also ended in a draw.
The Eagles were closing in on victory when bad light brought an abrupt end to the match.
With momentum on their side, the hosts had their opponents on the rocks but fading light forced an early finish.
Eagles resumed the fourth day on 259 /3, with Craig Ervine unbeaten on 78 and Wessly Madhevere on 29.
The pair extended their overnight fourth-wicket partnership to a commanding 182-run stand in the morning session, both reaching well-crafted centuries.
Ervine registered his 21st first-class century, cementing his place among Zimbabwe’s most prolific run-scorers – only Andy Flower, Brendan Taylor and Hamilton Masakadza have more to their names.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter