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Cricket team
Marylebone Cricket Club
Club · Zimbabwe
5
Matches
3
wins
2
losses
642–617
Runs
+25
Difference
128.4
Average per match
Form
W
6 Oct 2025 · Away Mid West Rhinos · 135:134
L
6 Oct 2025 · Away Mid West Rhinos · 127:128
W
14 Oct 2025 · Away Zimbabwe Cricket Academy · 89:86
L
14 Oct 2025 · Away Zimbabwe Cricket Academy · 120:121
W
15 Oct 2025 · Away Zimbabwe Cricket Academy · 171:148
Latest results
Fixtures and results| 15 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
|
171:148 | W |
| 14 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
|
120:121 | L |
| 14 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
|
89:86 | W |
| 10 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe A
A
|
||
| 7 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Mid West Rhinos
A
|
||
| 6 Oct 2025 | MCC in Zimbabwe |
Mid West Rhinos
A
|
127:128 | L |
Team statistics
matches counted in total: 5
5
Matches
3
wins
2
losses
642–617
Runs
+25
Difference
128.4
Average per match
wins
losses
scored — above the line
conceded — below the line
| Metric | Total | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 642 | 0 | 642 |
| Conceded | 617 | 0 | 617 |
| Average per match | 128.4 | 0.0 | 128.4 |
| Conceded per game | 123.4 | 0.0 | 123.4 |
| Difference | +25 | 0 | +25 |
Fixtures of Marylebone Cricket Club
-
15 Oct
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
171:148
W
-
14 Oct
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
120:121
L
-
14 Oct
Zimbabwe Cricket Academy
A
89:86
W
-
10 Oct
Zimbabwe A
A
-
7 Oct
Mid West Rhinos
A
-
6 Oct
Mid West Rhinos
A
127:128
L
-
6 Oct
Mid West Rhinos
A
135:134
W