Rodney Mupfudza (born 12 August 2001) is a Zimbabwean cricketer.[1]

Rodney Mupfudza
Personal information
Born (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 (age 23)
Harare, Zimbabwe
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLegbreak
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020-presentMashonaland Eagles
Source: Cricinfo, 6 December 2024
Medal record
Representing  Zimbabwe
Men's Cricket
African Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Accra Team

Career

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Mupfudza made his first-class debut for Mashonaland Eagles against Matabeleland Tuskers on 26 February 2020 during the 2019–20 Logan Cup.[2] He made his T20 debut for Mashonaland Eagles against Matabeleland Tuskers on 16 April 2021 during the final of the 2020–21 Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition.[3] He made his List A debut for Mashonaland Eagles against Mid West Rhinos on 18 April 2021 during the 2020–21 Pro50 Championship.[4]

In March 2024, Mupfudza was included in Zimbabwe's contingent for the 2023 African Games and he represented Zimbabwe Emerging Team in the men's cricket tournament at the 2023 African Games.[5] Zimbabwe eventually claimed the gold medal in the African Games cricket tournament, defeating Namibia by 8 wickets in the final.[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Rodney Mupfudza Profile - Cricket Player Zimbabwe | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ "EAGLE vs TUSK Cricket Scorecard, 12th Match at Harare, February 26 - 28, 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  3. ^ "TUSK vs EAGLE Cricket Scorecard, Final at Harare, April 16, 2021". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  4. ^ "RHINO vs EAGLE Cricket Scorecard, 2nd Match at Harare, April 18, 2021". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Team Zimbabwe unveiled for the African Games to be held in Ghana". The Sunday Mail. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ "NAM vs ZM-EM Cricket Scorecard, Final at Accra, March 23, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  7. ^ Zimbabwe, New (24 March 2024). "Chevrons win gold medal at African Games after decimating Namibia in final". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Zimbabwe end African Games run with gold". The Sunday Mail. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
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