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

TKSH1 vs RMKCC Match Prediction & Analysis

Takashinga 1 will take on Rimuka Cricket Club in the NPL T20 Blast 2026 at Takashinga Cricket Club in Harare.

Takashinga 1 have won 2 and lost 3 of their 5 matches in the tournament. They are coming into this game after losing their last 3 matches. In their previous outing, they posted 196 for 5 but still suffered a 2 wicket defeat against Gladiators Cricket Club.

Rimuka Cricket Club, meanwhile, have won 4 of their 5 matches and are in better form. They defeated Queens 1 Sports Club by 111 runs in their last game, with Victor Chirwa leading the way with 68 off just 32 balls. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the tournament.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Takashinga 1 Preview

Takashinga 1 have won 2 and lost 3 of their 5 matches in the tournament. They have lost their last 3 games against Gladiators Cricket Club by 2 wickets, Old Hararians 1 by 1 wicket, and Rangers by 67 runs. They will be looking to turn things around and get back to winning ways at home.

Gerald Olipa has been among their top performers, scoring 63 off 40 balls against Gladiators Cricket Club. Kudzai Maunze also scored 60 off 30 balls in the same game, while Ronak Patel made 59 off 37 balls against Old Hararians 1. Roy Kaia has also made useful contributions at the top. Takashinga 1 have posted scores of 196, 162 and 184 in their last three games, so the batters will be looking to keep contributing.

Ryan Simbi took 4 wickets for 25 runs against Old Hararians 1. Shelton Mazvitorera picked up 3 wickets for 30 runs against Gladiators, while Tapiwa Mufudza also took 3 wickets for 34 runs in the same match. The bowlers have struggled to defend their totals in recent games, and they will need a better performance to help the team bounce back.

Key Players: Gerald Olipa, Roy Kaia, Ryan Simbi

Takashinga 1 Predicted Playing XI:

Roy Kaia (c), Gerald Olipa, Ronak Patel, Alvin Chiradza (wk), Kudzai Maunze, Samuel Muyambo, Shelton Mazvitorera, Ryan Simbi, Hamilton Masakadza, Tapiwa Mufudza, Timycen Maruma

Rimuka CC Preview

Rimuka Cricket Club have won 4 and lost one of their 5 matches in the tournament. They defeated Queens 1 Sports Club by 111 runs in their last game after posting 229 runs. Their only defeat came against Rangers, when they were bowled out for just 71 runs. They have played most of their matches at this venue and will be looking to continue their good form.

Victor Chirwa scored 68 off 32 balls against Queens 1 Sports Club, while Takudzwanashe Kaitano remained unbeaten on 61 off just 22 balls in the same game. Nyasha Mayavo also contributed 44 off 24 balls, while Kevin Kasuza scored 35 off 38 balls. Rimuka have posted scores of 229 for 4 and 201 for 8 in recent games, but they will want to avoid another batting collapse like the one against Rangers.

Tendai Chisoro was the standout performer against Queens 1 Sports Club, taking 4 wickets for just 10 runs. Victor Chirwa picked up 2 wickets for 18 runs, while Nickel Kombora took 2 wickets for just 3 runs. Rimuka also bowled Eastern Titans out for only 30 runs earlier in the tournament. Their bowlers have done well so far, and they will be looking to maintain that form in this match.

Key Players: Victor Chirwa, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tendai Chisoro

Rimuka CC Predicted Playing XI:

Takudzwanashe Kaitano (c), Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Villan Changa, Ignace Ntirenganya, Tashinga Musekiwa, Nyasha Dube, Kevin Kasuza, Tendai Chisoro, Nickel Kombora, Nkosilathi Nungu, Victor Chirwa

Weather Conditions

The weather in Harare is expected to be hot and partly cloudy during the match, with temperatures around 30°C. There is only a little chance of rain, so the weather is unlikely to cause any interruptions, and a full match is expected.

TKSH1 vs RMKCC Pitch Report

Scores at Takashinga Cricket Club have been quite different in this tournament, from 30 all out to 229 for 4. Rimuka Cricket Club have scored 229 and 201 at this venue, while Takashinga 1 made 162 in their last game here. 4 of the last 6 matches at this ground have been won by the team batting second. Chasing looks like a good option, so the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.

Score Prediction

If Takashinga 1 bat first: 160-180

If Rimuka Cricket Club bat first: 150-170

Toss: To Bowl

Four of the last six matches at Takashinga Cricket Club have been won by the team bowling first. Both sides have chased well here in this tournament. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.