Gladiators CC vs Takashinga 1, NPLT20B, 2026, Today Match Prediction

GLACC vs TKSH1 Match Prediction & Analysis

Gladiators and Takashinga 1 will lock horns in the 22nd match of the NPL T20 Blast 2026 on Tuesday, 13th October. The venue for this match is Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare and the scheduled start time is 15:30 IST. 

Takashinga 1 enter the matchup with a narrow loss against Old Hararians 1. On the other hand, Gladiators are on a four-game winning streak in the title defense. Both teams would eye to get crucial two points in the competition. 

Standings: Takashinga 1 are standing at fifth spot with four points and Gladiators are placed at second spot with eight points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gladiators CC Preview

Gladiators Cricket Club head into the contest on the back of a commanding ten-wicket victory over Eastern Titans. They chased down a target of 144 runs without losing a wicket, with Lennox Chando scoring 83 off 55 balls and Naison Mare contributing 46 off 37 deliveries. Victor Nyauchi also played a crucial role with the ball, claiming three wickets in the victory.

Earlier, the defending champions secured a convincing win over Old Hararians 1 and completed another impressive chase against Rangers. They successfully chased down 184 runs against Rangers, registering their second 180-plus run chase of the campaign. Mare led the way with an unbeaten 85 off 51 balls, while Chando provided an explosive start with 40 off just 14 deliveries during the powerplay.

The Gladiators had previously outclassed Mbizo Cricket Club by seven wickets after restricting them to 122 runs. However, they suffered a narrow seven-run defeat against Rimuka Cricket Club in their opening match. Despite that early setback, the defending champions have responded strongly and will be keen to maintain their winning momentum.

Lennox Chando has been the Gladiators' leading run-scorer, accumulating 205 runs in five innings at an average of 51.25. Naison Mare has also been in excellent form, scoring 164 runs with a highest score of 85. His unbeaten innings against Rangers demonstrated his ability to anchor the chase while maintaining a healthy scoring rate. Milton Shumba is another key batter, having scored 130 runs at a strike rate of 135.42. He was also the tournament's leading run-scorer last season, finishing with 351 runs.

With the ball, Victor Nyauchi leads the Gladiators' wicket-taking charts with nine wickets at an average of 16.78. Munashe Zata has also impressed, claiming eight wickets in the ongoing competition and providing another important option in the bowling attack.

Gladiators CC Predicted Playing XI:

Lennox Chando, Naison Mare, Panashe Taruvinga, Milton Shumba, Brendon Sunguro, Victor Nyauchi, Phase Mukabeta, Arineshto Vhezha, Owen Muzondo, Munashe Zata, Tony Munyonga

Takashinga 1 Preview

Takashinga 1 head into the contest following a narrow defeat against Old Hararians 1. They came close to defending 162 runs, but the opposition managed to secure victory despite losing nine wickets. Ronak Patel scored 59 off 37 balls, while Ryan Simbi claimed a four-wicket haul in the defeat. Earlier, Takashinga suffered a heavy loss against Rangers in a high-scoring encounter, conceding 251 runs, the highest total recorded in the 2026 NPL T20 Blast so far. With two wins and three defeats from five matches, they will be eager to return to winning ways.

Takashinga previously registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Queens 1 Sports Club, producing an impressive bowling performance to dismiss their opponents for just 85 runs. However, they suffered a four-wicket defeat against Eastern Titans after being bowled out for 117. Despite the modest total, their bowlers fought back strongly, claiming six wickets in the second innings.

In their opening fixture, Takashinga secured a 20-run victory over Mbizo after posting 162 runs. Kudzai Maunze scored a half-century, while Roy Kaia contributed a brisk 42 off 31 balls. Although the team has shown glimpses of its potential, improving consistency with both bat and ball will be essential as they look to strengthen their position in the competition.

Roy Kaia has been a consistent performer for Takashinga, scoring 174 runs in five innings at an average of 43.50. Kudzai Maunze has also impressed this season, accumulating 124 runs across four innings, including a half-century. With the ball, Ryan Simbi has been Takashinga's standout performer, claiming 14 wickets in four matches at an average of 6.64. Tapiwa Mufudza has also made a valuable contribution, picking up nine wickets in five matches. The performances of these key players could prove decisive as Takashinga look to bounce back from their recent setbacks.

Takashinga 1 Predicted Playing XI:

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Gerald Olipa, Roy Kaia, Kudzai Maunze, Timycen Maruma, Alvin Chiradza, Tapiwa Mufudza, Tanyaradzwa Kagumba, Munashe Chipara, Tashinga Makoni, Shelton Mazvitorera

Weather Conditions

The weather at Harare on 13th October is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, along with a 15% chance of rain and north winds at 14 kph. 

GLACC vs TKSH1 Pitch Report

The surface at Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare, is generally batting-friendly, offering good conditions for stroke play. However, overcast conditions could assist pacers with some early movement, particularly with the new ball. The average first-innings score across the last five T20 matches at the venue is around 162 runs, while the highest total recorded in the 2026 NPL T20 Blast stands at 251, highlighting the potential for high-scoring encounters. If overcast conditions persist, captains may prefer to bowl first to take advantage of any early assistance for seamers.

Score prediction: 

If Takashinga 1 bat first - 130-140 runs 

If Gladiators bat first - 160-170 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20 matches at this venue, chasing teams have won only twice, suggesting a slight advantage for sides batting first. On the three occasions when teams failed to chase, the target exceeded 190 runs, underlining the importance of posting a big total. Pacers could also find some assistance with the new ball during the powerplay, making early breakthroughs crucial. However, as both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first, the captains may prefer to field first if they win the toss.

Toss Prediction: Takashinga 1 to win the coin toss.