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Cricket Stunner: 822 Runs in One Innings!
12 May
Summary
- Scorpions Cricket Club scored an astonishing 822/4 in 50 overs.
- Winfed Mutende smashed 203 off 75 balls; Takunda Madembo scored 302.
- Methane Lions were bowled out for 28/7, losing by 794 runs.
A cricket match in Zimbabwe's domestic first-league witnessed an unprecedented scoring spectacle. Scorpions Cricket Club amassed a colossal 822 runs for 4 wickets in their allotted 50 overs, setting a new benchmark in the sport.
The batting carnage was led by Winfed Mutende, who scored a rapid 203 runs from just 75 balls. Takunda Madembo further bolstered the score with an exceptional 302 runs from 143 deliveries before retiring out. Gabriel Jaya remained unbeaten with 110 runs off 49 balls, and Vincent Moyo added a quick 78.
In response, the Methane Lions were decimated, collapsing to 28 runs for 7 wickets. This resulted in Scorpions Cricket Club securing a historic victory by an astounding margin of 794 runs.
The current highest recognized List A team total is 574/6 by Bihar. Prior to this event, teams like Tamil Nadu and England had posted totals over 500 runs, which were considered extraordinary.
