The 2021–22 Logan Cup was the 28th edition of the Logan Cup, a first-class cricket competition in Zimbabwe, which started on 15 October 2021.[1] Twenty matches were played, with the tournament concluding on 21 February 2022.[2] The Rocks were the defending champions.[3] Tuskers won the tournament, after their nearest rivals, Mountaineers, were beaten by the Rocks in the final round of matches.[4] Tuskers last won the tournament in the 2014–15 season.[5]

2021–22 Logan Cup
Dates15 October 2021 – 21 February 2022
Administrator(s)Zimbabwe Cricket
Cricket formatFirst-class cricket (4 days)
Tournament format(s)League system
ChampionsTuskers (5th title)
Participants5
Matches20
Most runsCraig Ervine (629)
Most wicketsErnest Masuku (38)

Points table

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Team[6] Pld W L D A Pts
Tuskers[n 1] 8 4 1 3 0 53
Mountaineers 8 4 2 2 0 50
Rocks 8 2 2 4 0 40
Eagles 8 3 4 1 0 35
Rhinos 8 1 5 2 0 20

  Champions

10 points for a win, 5 points for a draw, 0 points for a loss

  1. ^ Tuskers were docked 2 points for slow over rate.

Fixtures

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15–18 October 2021
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203 (65.2 overs)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 67 (113)
Brad Evans 4/45 (16 overs)
407 (84.5 overs)
Kudzai Maunze 183 (211)
Travor Mutsamba 5/81 (18.5 overs)
148 (53 overs)
Sikandar Raza 68 (115)
Tanaka Chivanga 6/38 (17 overs)
Eagles won by an innings and 56 runs
Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Stanley Gogwe
  • Rocks won the toss and elected to bat.

15–18 October 2021
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290 (83 overs)
Takudzwanashe Kaitano 68 (95)
Wellington Masakadza 4/73 (29 overs)
159 (50.3 overs)
Wellington Masakadza 42 (55)
Brandon Mavuta 5/67 (18 overs)
184 (62 overs)
Prince Masvaure 40 (72)
Brighton Chipungu 5/58 (12 overs)
248 (72 overs)
Tony Munyonga 90 (157)
Ryan Burl 4/82 (23 overs)
Rhinos won by 67 runs
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Iknow Chabi and Percival Sizara
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to field.

21–24 October 2021
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282 (87.2 overs)
Charles Kunje 73 (160)
Tapiwa Mufudza 3/48 (24 overs)
315 (75.2 overs)
Wesley Madhevere 111 (151)
Johnathan Campbell 3/64 (18 overs)
308 (107.1 overs)
Prince Masvaure 97 (258)
Tanaka Chivanga 4/69 (16 overs)
278/5 (50.3 overs)
Regis Chakabva 99 (101)
Brandon Mavuta 2/100 (19 overs)
Eagles won by 5 wickets
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Iknow Chabi and Percival Sizara
  • Eagles won the toss and elected to field.

21–24 October 2021
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355 (98.5 overs)
Richmond Mutumbami 156 (196)
Ernest Masuku 6/91 (23 overs)
281 (92.1 overs)
Steve Chimhamhiwa 57* (91)
Sikandar Raza 4/75 (27.1 overs)
277/8d (74 overs)
Cephas Zhuwao 65 (55)
Ainsley Ndlovu 4/53 (27 overs)
248/4 (65 overs)
Tanunurwa Makoni 129 (166)
Sikandar Raza 2/56 (19 overs)
Match drawn
Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare
Umpires: David Shawane and Forster Mutizwa
  • Tuskers won the toss and elected to field.
  • George Matanga (Rocks) made his first-class debut.

27–30 October 2021
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330 (114.4 overs)
Donald Tiripano 116 (265)
Keith Jaure 3/41 (21 overs)
208 (74.3 overs)
Chamu Chibhabha 62 (129)
Wellington Masakadza 4/57 (22.3 overs)
149 (58.1 overs)
Donald Tiripano 33 (90)
Tapiwa Mufudza 5/66 (21.1 overs)
151 (45.4 overs)
Wesley Madhevere 39 (56)
Wellington Masakadza 6/41 (13.4 overs)
Mountaineers won by 120 runs
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Oscar Tafirenyika and Stanley Gogwe
  • Eagles won the toss and elected to field.
  • Brighton Zhawi (Eagles) made his first-class debut.

27–30 October 2021
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229 (73 overs)
Prince Masvaure 51 (105)
Ainsley Ndlovu 3/48 (15 overs)
363 (90.1 overs)
Milton Shumba 90 (146)
Johnathan Campbell 3/65 (16 overs)
342 (102 overs)
Takudzwanashe Kaitano 105 (213)
Ainsley Ndlovu 4/73 (29 overs)
210/5 (58.1 overs)
Craig Ervine 53 (104)
Charles Kunje 2/13 (3 overs)
Tuskers won by 5 wickets
Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare
Umpires: David Shawane and Walter Musakwa
  • Rhinos won the toss and elected to bat.

3–6 November 2021
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329 (92.2 overs)
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 122 (157)
Ernest Masuku 5/62 (14 overs)
439 (146.2 overs)
Craig Ervine 183 (397)
Tanaka Chivanga 5/81 (18.2 overs)
239 (68.5 overs)
Chamu Chibhabha 82 (157)
Luke Jongwe 4/24 (8.5 overs)
131/3 (32.4 overs)
Craig Ervine 55* (85)
Tapiwa Mufudza 2/34 (11 overs)
Tuskers won by 7 wickets
Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare
Umpires: Stanley Gogwe and Walter Musakwa
  • Tuskers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Takudzwa Takodza (Eagles) made his first-class debut.

3–6 November 2021
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258 (81.2 overs)
Tendai Chatara 68 (76)
Tendai Chisoro 4/65 (20.2 overs)
505/8d (149.3 overs)
Sikandar Raza 226 (299)
Vincent Masekesa 4/115 (17 overs)
320/5 (94 overs)
Peter Moor 81 (118)
Travor Mutsamba 2/31 (16 overs)
Match drawn
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: David Shawane and Sifelani Rwaziyeni
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to bat.

17–20 January 2022
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224 (63.4 overs)
Ainsley Ndlovu 62 (54)
Victor Nyauchi 5/36 (19 overs)
306 (100.1 overs)
Ben Compton 79 (114)
Ainsley Ndlovu 4/81 (36 overs)
172 (66.4 overs)
Karabo Motlhanka 41 (135)
Victor Nyauchi 6/27 (17.4 overs)
91/2 (26 overs)
Ben Compton 41* (69)
Steve Chimhamhiwa 1/13 (6 overs)
Mountaineers won by 8 wickets
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Stanley Gogwe
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Karabo Motlhanka (Tuskers) made his first-class debut.

17–20 January 2022
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324 (91.3 overs)
Remembrance Nyathi 131 (182)
Innocent Kaia 4/44 (13.3 overs)
201 (66.1 overs)
Richmond Mutumbami 33 (61)
Brandon Mavuta 6/67 (25.1 overs)
312/7d (97.5 overs)
Remembrance Nyathi 110* (211)
William Mashinge 3/41 (14 overs)
253/6 (98 overs)
Richmond Mutumbami 88 (150)
Carl Mumba 2/33 (15 overs)
  • Rocks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Nqobile Sibanda (Rhinos) made his first-class debut.
  • Prince Masvaure (Rhinos) played in his 100th first-class match.[7]

23–26 January 2022
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281 (93.3 overs)
Taffy Mupariwa 78 (212)
Tanaka Chivanga 5/57 (19.3 overs)
289 (80.4 overs)
Shoun Handirisi 93 (151)
Nick Gubbins 4/41 (14.4 overs)
3/0 (1 over)
Tanunurwa Makoni 3* (1 over)
Match drawn
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: Iknow Chabi and Tafadzwa Musakwa
  • Tuskers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • No play was possible on days 3 and 4 due to rain.

25–28 January 2022
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309/9 (97 overs)
Richmond Mutumbami 115 (197)
Carl Mumba 3/58 (14 overs)
Match drawn
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Langton Rusere and Percival Sizara
  • Rocks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • No play was possible on days 1, 2 and 4 due to rain.
  • Priviledge Chesa (Rocks) made his first-class debut.

31 January – 3 February 2022
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125 (45.1 overs)
Tanunurwa Makoni 34 (72)
Tendai Chatara 5/41 (18.1 overs)
184 (67.1 overs)
Joylord Gumbie 63 (101)
Ernest Masuku 5/52 (19 overs)
397 (116.1 overs)
Nick Gubbins 174 (221)
Tony Munyonga 4/90 (24 overs)
171/4 (97.3 overs)
Ben Compton 109* (287)
Ernest Masuku 2/49 (22 overs)
Match drawn
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Percival Sizara
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Ben Compton (Mountaineers) scored his maiden century in first-class cricket.[8]

31 January – 3 February 2022
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512/8d (173.2 overs)
Tadiwanashe Marumani 102 (361)
Marshal Takodza 2/25 (8.2 overs)
166 (53.5 overs)
Will Fraine 45 (127)
Tendai Chisoro 3/60 (6.5 overs)
229 (82.5 overs) (f/o)
Will Fraine 88 (179)
Tendai Chisoro 5/35 (11.5 overs)
Rocks won by an innings and 117 runs
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: Iknow Chabi and Sifelani Rwaziyeni

6–9 February 2022
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181 (56.5 overs)
Wessley Madhevere 72 (124)
Wellington Masakadza 4/31 (15.5 overs)
328 (99.1 overs)
Ben Compton 102 (194)
Wessley Madhevere 7/105 (30 overs)
165 (61.4 overs)
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 38 (68)
Wellington Masakadza 4/21 (14.4 overs)
19/0 (3.2 overs)
Ben Compton 13* (13)
Mountaineers won by 10 wickets
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Stanley Gogwe
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to field.

6–9 February 2022
Scorecard
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347 (87.2 overs)
Clive Madande 93 (102)
Carl Mumba 5/72 (18 overs)
245 (95 overs)
Charles Kunje 88 (205)
Ernest Masuku 3/40 (18 overs)
292/5d (66.5 overs)
Craig Ervine 107 (142)
Brandon Mavuta 2/102 (20 overs)
366 (99.2 overs)
Prince Masvaure 103 (218)
Ainsley Ndlovu 5/71 (24.2 overs)
Tuskers won by 28 runs
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Christopher Phiri and Tafadzwa Musakwa
  • Tuskers won the toss and elected to bat.

12–15 February 2022
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184 (49.4 overs)
Takudzwanashe Kaitano 109 (132)
Victor Nyauchi 5/48 (15.4 overs)
323 (100 overs)
Wellington Masakadza 84 (116)
Michael Chinouya 3/49 (22 overs)
238 (83.2 overs)
Johnathan Campbell 68 (105)
Victor Nyauchi 4/41 (19.2 overs)
102/0 (14.4 overs)
Kevin Kasuza 59* (54)
Mountaineers won by 10 wickets
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Iknow Chabi and Stanley Gogwe
  • Mountaineers won the toss and elected to field.

12–15 February 2022
Scorecard
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245 (94.4 overs)
Innocent Kaia 59 (112)
Steve Chimhamhiwa 5/40 (17 overs)
183 (52.1 overs)
Clive Madande 45 (73)
Nkosilathi Nungu 4/61 (14 overs)
225 (65.5 overs)
Innocent Kaia 86 (121)
John Nyumbu 3/41 (12 overs)
290/4 (88.1 overs)
Craig Ervine 123* (251)
Travor Mutsamba 2/30 (15 overs)
Tuskers won by 6 wickets
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Walter Musakwa
  • Rocks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Nkosilathi Nungu (Rocks) made his first-class debut.

18–21 February 2022
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477 (157.1 overs)
Cephas Zhuwao 152 (168)
Wellington Masakadza 4/92 (49 overs)
265 (81.2 overs)
Tony Munyonga 95 (149)
Cuthbert Musoko 5/15 (14.2 overs)
61/3 (10.4 overs)
Innocent Kaia 24 (22)
Wellington Masakadza 1/13 (1.4 overs)
269 (77.3 overs) (f/o)
Timycen Maruma 67 (106)
Travor Mutsamba 4/65 (20 overs)
Rocks won by 7 wickets
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Umpires: Forster Mutizwa and Iknow Chabi
  • Rocks won the toss and elected to bat.

18–21 February 2022
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169 (56.5 overs)
Kudzai Maunze 57 (112)
Ronald Masocha 5/28 (11 overs)
162 (58 overs)
Prince Masvaure 48 (96)
Wessley Madhevere 3/26 (15 overs)
231 (72.5 overs)
Will Fraine 85 (209)
Michael Chinouya 4/48 (15 overs)
81 (26.3 overs)
Ryan Burl 19 (43)
Brad Evans 3/25 (5.3 overs)
Eagles won by 157 runs
Old Hararians, Harare
Umpires: Percival Sizara and Sifelani Rwaziyeni
  • Rhinos won the toss and elected to field.
  • Ronald Masocha (Rhinos), Kumbirayi Phiri and Wishnanzy Chapfombo (Eagles) all made their first-class debuts.

Statistics

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Most Runs

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Player Team Mat Inns Runs Ave SR HS 100 50 4s 6s
Craig Ervine Matabeleland Tuskers 5 10 629 78.62 55.46 183 3 2 66 3
Kudzai Maunze Mashonaland Eagles 8 14 530 37.85 66.41 183 1 3 69 7
Richmond Mutumbami Southern Rocks 7 10 522 52.20 60.55 156 2 1 71 8
Takudzwanashe Kaitano Mid West Rhinos 6 12 488 40.66 61.92 109 2 3 80 2
Tanunurwa Makoni Matabeleland Tuskers 8 16 487 32.46 50.41 129 1 2 73 3
Source: ESPNCricInfo

Most Wickets

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Player Team Mat Inns Wkts BBI Avg Econ SR 5w 10w
Ernest Masuku Matabeleland Tuskers 8 15 38 6/91 23.44 3.44 40.8 3 0
Brandon Mavuta Mid West Rhinos 8 15 36 6/67 34.97 3.89 53.8 2 0
Wellington Masakadza Mountaineers 7 13 35 6/41 20.02 2.60 46.2 1 1
Victor Nyauchi Mountaineers 7 13 32 6/27 16.43 2.54 38.7 3 1
Ainsley Ndlovu Matabeleland Tuskers 8 15 29 5/71 29.34 2.57 68.3 1 0
Source: ESPNCricInfo

References

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  1. ^ "Eagles rebrand after securing naming rights deal". Zimbabwe Cricket. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  2. ^ @ZimCricketv (13 October 2021). "2021/22 domestic season is set to get underway on Friday, with five men's provincial teams competing across three formats of the game" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Rocks rock on!". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Tuskers clinch Logan Cup after Rocks beat Mountaineers". Zimbabwe Cricket. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Tuskers are Logan Cup champions". Sunday News. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Logan Cup Table - 2021-22". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Masvaure hits century of first-class matches". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Compton century guides Mountaineers to a draw". H-Metro. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Marumani in maiden first-class century". The Herald. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
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