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- ↑ "Zimbabwe B v New Zealanders, 1992/93" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- 1 2 "List A Matches played on Old Georgians Sports Club, Harare (3)" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Ireland v Netherlands, ICC Emerging Nations Tournament 1999/00" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Old Georgians Sports Club, Harare - Highest Team Totals in List A matches" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Eagles v Rangers, Pro50 Championship 2019/20" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe Cricket Union President's XI v Indians, 1992/93" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ "Eagles v Rangers, Pro50 Championship 2019/20" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.