It was the same time that Mashonaland Eagles the eventual losing Earnings_and_losses finalists , defeated Conquering the favored Mid West Rhinos by 53 runs coming from the brink of elimination Removing to earn Earnings_and_losses the playoff final Competition berth against Matabeleland Tuskers .

Perhaps the highlight of the season was the signing of international stars Chris Gayle ( Matabeleland Tuskers ) , Dirk Nannes ( Mountaineers ) , and Shaun Tait ( Mid West Rhinos ) in the tournament Competition .

Tait selected Choosing the Mid West Rhinos franchise because it was coached Education_teaching by a fellow Australian and former fast bowler Jason Gillespie .

It was won by the Mashonaland Eagles , who defeated Conquering the Mid West Rhinos in the final by one run .

They met Come_together the Rhinos in the final Competition , where thanks to 74 runs from Nick Compton , a late unbeaten 39 runs off 17 balls from Andrew Hall , and economical bowling from Ray Price , they won by just one run .