{"id":116249,"date":"2026-04-03T21:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/rocks-hold-nerve-to-seal-logan-cup-title"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:10:38","slug":"rocks-hold-nerve-to-seal-logan-cup-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/rocks-hold-nerve-to-seal-logan-cup-title","title":{"rendered":"Rocks hold nerve to seal Logan Cup title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>HARARE, Apr. 3 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 Southern Rocks held firm to clinch the 2025\/26 CABS Logan Cup after a controlled draw against Eagles at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Starting the round seven points clear, Rocks protected their advantage to finish on 110 points, with Eagles closing on 103.<\/p>\n<p>The title was anchored by a disciplined batting effort. Openers Innocent Kaia and Matthew Campbell struck centuries to blunt the new ball, while Tafadzwa Tsiga\u2019s unbeaten ton ensured Rocks turned control into a decisive 202-run lead.<\/p>\n<p>Eagles had declared on 362\/8, led by Craig Ervine\u2019s 108, with support from Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (53) and Ryan Kwamwemba (71). But Rocks replied emphatically, posting 564\/8 declared, with Campbell (106), Kaia (100) and Tsiga (103*) doing the damage.<\/p>\n<p>With the pitch flattening on day four, Eagles never mounted a serious push. Dion Myers (55*) and Ervine (19*) saw out the draw at 133\/2, as Rocks\u2019 bowlers kept things tight and risk-free.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Njabulo Ncube said the focus was always on control.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was about protecting the lead\u2014batting time, keeping wickets, and letting the table take care of itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Captain Roy Kaia praised the collective effort, highlighting the role of senior players in setting the tone.<\/p>\n<p>Eagles coach Erick Chauluka admitted his side were second-best in key phases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRocks batted us out of it. After that, we had to settle for points.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rhinos finished third on 86 points, followed by Mega Mountainers (50) and Tuskers (43).<\/p>\n<p>Rocks\u2019 celebrations marked a breakthrough for Ncube, who now turns his focus to defending the title next season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. HARARE, Apr. 3 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 Southern Rocks held firm to clinch the 2025\/26 CABS Logan Cup after a controlled draw against Eagles at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Starting the round seven points clear, Rocks protected their advantage to finish on 110 points, with Eagles closing on 103. 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