Rimuka CC vs Queens 1 SC, NPLT20B, 2026, Today Match Prediction

RMKCC vs Q1SC Match Prediction & Analysis

Rimuka Cricket Club and Queens 1 Sports Club will lock horns in the 15th match of the NPL T20 Blast 2026 on Sunday, 11th October. The venue for this match is Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare and the scheduled start time is 17:30 IST. 

Rimuka CC enter the matchup with a blowout victory against Eastern Titans. On the other hand, Queens 1 Sports Club are pumped up after consecutive wins. Both teams would eye to get a winning momentum in the competition. 

Standings: Rimuka Cricket Club are standing at top spot with seven points and Queens 1 Sports Club are placed at seventh spot with two points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Rimuka CC Preview

Rimuka Cricket Club head into the contest in impressive form after registering a dominant victory over Eastern Titans in the NPL T20 Blast 2026. Their bowlers produced a sensational performance, dismissing the Titans for just 30 runs, the lowest total in the tournament's history. Rimuka then completed the chase in just 27 balls, sealing a comprehensive victory. Tendai Chisoro and Victor Chirwa claimed three wickets apiece to dismantle the opposition's batting line-up. The emphatic win also propelled Rimuka to the top of the points table.

Rimuka had already made a strong start to their campaign, recording a seven-run victory over defending champions Gladiators while defending a modest total of 143. Ignace Ntirenganya was the standout performer, claiming an excellent five-wicket haul for just 18 runs. They followed that result with another commanding performance, defeating Mbizo by 104 runs. Rimuka posted the tournament's first 200-plus total, with Tashinga Musekiwa smashing 58 off 26 balls and Kevin Kasuza contributing a quickfire 48 off 27 deliveries.

The club will be confident heading into their next assignment, having also finished at the top of the 2025 league-stage standings. They registered five wins from seven matches and edged Gladiators on net run rate to secure first place. Although they eventually lost the final to Gladiators, Rimuka demonstrated their strength throughout the competition and will be determined to go one step further this season.

Victor Chirwa was one of Rimuka's most influential performers last season, finishing as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 21 wickets while also scoring 264 runs. His all-round contributions earned him the Most Valuable Player award, highlighting his importance to the side. Chirwa's ability to influence matches with both bat and ball makes him a key figure in Rimuka's title ambitions.

Ignace Ntirenganya has also been outstanding with the ball in the ongoing competition. He has claimed nine wickets in three innings at an average of 3.89, including his match-winning five-wicket haul against Gladiators. Tendai Chisoro has contributed five wickets, while Nkosilathi Nungu has also provided valuable support with four wickets in two matches. Their collective ability to take wickets at regular intervals has been central to Rimuka's early success.

Rimuka CC Predicted Playing XI:

Victor Chirwa, Kevin Kasuza, Nyasha Mayavo, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Villan Changa, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tendai Chisoro, Nkosilathi Nungu, Nyasha Dube, Ignace Ntirenganya, Ollard Dzinokuvara

Queens 1 SC Preview

Queens 1 Sports Club head into the contest on the back of a humiliating loss to Takashinga 1. They were bowled out for 85 runs and the opposition chased down the total with six overs left. Earlier, they secured a thrilling victory over Rangers in the 2026 NPL T20 Blast. Chasing a target of 172, they held their nerve to secure the win with just three balls remaining. Munashe Chimusoro led the charge with an impressive 90 off 54 balls, while Nkosana Mpofu provided valuable support with an unbeaten 49. With the ball, Petros Sithole claimed three wickets and Tanatswa Bechani added two scalps to help Queens complete the victory. 

Queens endured a difficult campaign in the 2025 NPL T20 Blast, finishing seventh in the league standings with two wins and five defeats from seven matches. Their negative net run rate of -1.071 reflected their struggles to consistently post competitive totals and defend them. However, they ended the campaign on a positive note, defeating Takashinga 2 by six wickets in their final league fixture. That result offered some encouragement ahead of the new season.

Nkosana Mpofu will be one of the key players to watch after his match-winning contribution against Rangers. His unbeaten 49 demonstrated his ability to handle pressure during a challenging chase. Munashe Chimusoro is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 138 runs in 3 innings. He has the best score of 90 runs and his strike rate is more than 150. Tinaye Shayamano is another important batting option who could provide stability in the middle order, while captain Tanatswa Bechani will be expected to contribute with both bat and ball.

With the ball, Petros Sithole will look to build on his three-wicket haul against Rangers. Sheanopa Shane Musekwa is another bowler capable of making a significant impact, having claimed five wickets for 46 runs against Takashinga 2 last season. His ability to break partnerships could prove particularly important against an opposition with a strong batting line-up.

Queens 1 SC Predicted Playing XI:

Nkosana Mpofu, Elijah Jimmy, Rowyn Konson, Munashe Chimusoro, Brandon James, Ashley Phiri, Mgcini Dube, Derrick Sadoki, Petros Sithole, Tanatswa Bechani (c), Tawanda Maposa

Weather Conditions

The weather at Harare on 11th 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. 

RMKCC vs Q1SC Pitch Report

The surface at Takashinga Cricket Club, Harare, is generally batting-friendly, offering good conditions for batters to score runs. However, overcast conditions could assist pacers early on, particularly with the new ball. The average first-innings score across the last five T20 matches at the venue is around 162 runs, suggesting a competitive total. Considering the possibility of early movement, captains may prefer to bowl first if the weather remains overcast.

Score prediction: 

If Rimuka CC bat first - 170-180 runs 

If Queens 1 bat first - 140-150 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20 matches at Harare Sports Club, chasing teams have won only twice, suggesting a slight advantage for sides batting first. Pacers could find some assistance with the new ball during the powerplay and look to pick up early wickets. However, both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first, so they are likely to opt to field first if they win the toss.

Toss Prediction: Rimuka to win the coin toss.