The likes of Ireland, West Indies and Zimbabwe had a winning start in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier warm-ups. Sri Lanka also won their warm-up encounter against the Netherlands. UAE had some trouble’s defeating Nepal but in they crossed the winning line eventually.
Hosts Zimbabwe made a strong start to their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 preparations after beating Oman on the first day of warm-up matches. There were also wins for Ireland, West Indies, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, as teams adjust to the conditions in Harare and Bulawayo.
Harry Tector produced the highest score of the day with 149 not out as Ireland chased down 312 against the United States of America (USA), while spin twins Yannic Cariah and Roston Chase bowled West Indies to victory over Scotland. Zimbabwe defeated Oman by 28 runs as Sikandar Raza starred with bat and ball while the UAE beat Nepal off the penultimate ball of their encounter.
In Harare, Scotland started brightly against West Indies, with Chris Sole taking the first three wickets to reduce the two-time champions to 28 for three after six overs. Captain Shai Hope made 57 as he rallied his side before becoming the first of Chris Greaves’ three wickets.
Jack Jarvis mopped up the Windies’ tail despite Romario Shepherd’s quickfire 57 from 46 balls, as Daren Sammy’s charges were dismissed for 264 with eight balls of their innings remaining. In reply, Scotland stuttered with no batter able to get past 40, as Brandon McMullen top-scored with 38 from 57 balls.
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