THE Takashinga Patriots 2 and Patriots 1 teams from Highfield have surged to the top of the National Premier League standings after just two rounds of matches.

Both teams are locked in a fierce battle for the top spot, with Takashinga Patriots 2 holding the edge due to their superior net run rate of 3.318 compared to Patriots 1’s 2.667.

The competition is heating up with the arrival of newcomers SOGO Rangers and Rainbow Cricket Club, who have also made their presence felt by securing 20 points each and claiming the third and fourth positions in the league, with impressive net run rates of 2.316 and 0.736, respectively.

Not only are the Takashinga teams dominating the league table, but they are also setting the benchmark in batting, bowling, and fielding.

Takashinga Patriots 1’s Blessing Muzarabani leads the bowling charts with seven wickets in two matches, closely followed by Faraz Akram of Takashinga Patriots 2, who has matched his tally.

Spinner Tapiwa Mufudza of Takashinga Patriots 1 has also made his mark, securing a place in the top five with an impressive six wickets.

In the fielding department, wicketkeepers Tinashe Chimbambo and Joylord Gumbie of the Takashinga teams have proven their mettle by clinching the second and third positions in the best fielder category, with five dismissals each.

On the batting front, Alvin Chiradza from Takashinga Patriots 1 has showcased remarkable form by remaining undefeated and securing the fifth spot with 103 runs.

Wellington Masakadza and Joylord Gumbie have also made significant contributions, ranking in the top 10 with 88 runs and 81 runs, respectively.