WC 2023 Qualifiers LIVE: On Monday, June 26, the West Indies will battle it out with Netherlands, while Zimbabwe will duke it out with the United States of America (USA) in the ongoing World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. The Netherlands and West Indies stand in 2nd and 3rd position, respectively, with four points each on the points table for Group A. Zimbabwe, who are the table toppers with three wins from three matches in Group A, will hope to go to the Super Sixes undefeated, while the USA will hope for a consolation win in their final game after being winless for the entire event.
West Indies vs Netherlands
The West Indies and Netherlands have both lost one match each in the tournament, at the hands of table-toppers Zimbabwe. The West Indies started their campaign well with comfortable victories over the USA and Nepal. The Windies’ last match defeat has cast a shadow of doubt over their World Cup 2023 qualification, as Zimbabwe are clear favourites from this group to carry four points forward into the Super Sixes.
The Netherlands have a chance to show their mettle against a strong Windies side. Despite their first-match loss to Zimbabwe in their second game, the Netherlands didn’t lose hope and have fought back hard to find themselves ahead of the Men in Maroon based on net run rate. A win here could be a deciding factor and confidence booster going into the Super Sixes.
Probable Playing XI
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Clayton Floyd, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt
Zimbabwe vs United States of America
Zimbabwe is firm favourites to finish as the table-topper in Group A after beating the West Indies in their last game. Despite winning all three of their encounters, their place at the top is not yet confirmed. To ensure that they carry forward their points to the Super Sixes stage, Zimbabwe must win their final encounter against the USA. A slip-up here could cost Zimbabwe dearly and put a dent in their confidence going forward.
The USA has had a forgettable run in the ICC WC 2023 Qualifiers, having lost all three of their encounters resoundingly. A win here could help them forget about their unsuccessful run at the event and ensure they go away on a high.
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Joylord Gumbie, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
USA: Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones (c), Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Nisarg Patel, Saurabh Netrawalkar, Ali Khan, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige
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