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Friday games
In today’s headlines…
Sikandar Raza fired Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza was in top form in Harare in the Cricket World Cup qualifier against the West Indies, stepping up with bat, ball and in the field to help Zimbabwe secure two crucial points at the stage of the Super Six.
A 58-68 with the bat was followed by an economical spell with the ball, where he also took the big scalp of Shai Hope with a cracking delivery. He capped things off with a low catch at mid-wicket to end West Indies’ innings and seal victory for Zimbabwe amid loud cheers from the crowd.
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June 24 23
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Crucial strike from Sikandar Raza seals Zimbabwe’s triumph | CWC23 rating
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza continued his impressive form in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 qualifiers
“An emotional day for everyone” – Craig Ervine knows what victory means
Zimbabwe have had the crowd right behind them all tournament, and that was even more the case in their big game against India on Saturday.
There were dramatic scenes on and off the field as Zimbabwe beat the Windies to secure four crucial points at the Super Six stage, one that effectively gives them a strong foothold for a top-two spot heading into India for the main tournament.
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June 24 23
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Emotional scenes as Zimbabwe defeat West Indies | CWC23 rating
Zimbabwe took the points in a tense battle with West Indies at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
“Today has been a very emotional day for everyone,” Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine said after the win.
“It’s been a long time since I heard the doors close at 11 in the morning.”
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June 24 23
01:57
The fans are right behind Zimbabwe | CWC23 rating
A tricky catch well done
The Netherlands swept Nepal on their way to the Super Six of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers and Teja Nidamanuru, who played a vital hand in their win against the USA, turned heads with a fantastic catch despite the distraction of his teammate who ran to attempt the same catch. .
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June 24 23
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A clean catch under pressure from Teja Nidamanuru | CWC23 rating
did you know
How the Super Six works
Points earned in the group stage against other teams that also qualify for the Super Six are considered in this stage of the Cricket World Cup qualification.
The net run rate of matches against other teams to progress from the group also carries over to the Super Six stage.
This means Zimbabwe will move up by four points (with wins over Holland and West Indies), while West Indies and Netherlands will take two points each.
Sikandar Raza loves these awards
In less than a year, Sikandar Raza has collected 12 Player of the Match awards across formats for Zimbabwe, including eight in ICC tournaments. He had won three of these awards for Australia in the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and three more earlier in the T20 Qualifying World Cup.
He already has two in the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifiers with a century against Holland earning him the award earlier in the week.
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June 24 23
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Zimbabwe beat West Indies to clinch third win | CWC23 rating
Highlights of the match as Zimbabwe booked their place at the Super Six stage and secured two crucial points against West Indies in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers
CWCQ: the format
Two groups, made up of five teams each, play a round-robin series within their group.
The top three teams from each group advance to the Super Six stage of the CWC Qualifier, while also broadcasting their results from the two matches against the other teams to advance from their opening group.
Teams that advance to the Super Six stage will then play all three teams to advance from their opposing group to complete the pivotal fixtures.
The top two teams at the end of the Super Six stage will book their ticket to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India later this year, while also facing off in a final of CWC qualifier on July 9.
Qualified teams for the Cricket World Cup
Ireland, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Scotland, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, USA, West Indies and Zimbabwe make up the 10 teams playing in the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
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June 24 23
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Holland advances to Super Six with comfortable win over Nepal | CWC23 rating
Netherlands were too good for Nepal with a Super Six spot on the line for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
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