Half-way ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier, West Indies, and Zimbabwe, the 2 undefeated teams in group “A” are leaders. Both teams have almost identical match statistics, and the winner of their group match scheduled for Sunday, will book one of the first slots in the Super Six stage.
At any rate, very likely Zimbabwe and the West Indies are on track to advance… If Netherlands defeat Nepal in their next match, Netherlands will advance as both Nepal and the United States will mathematically be eliminated.
In group B, Ireland and UAE are the winless teams after 2 matches. Thus, Oman, Sri Lanka and Scotland are mathematically and on current forms are the teams likely to advance from this group. At this stage, after 10 qualifier matches, we have witnessed excitement, drama, outstanding individual and collective team performances. So, stay alert and expect much more to come.
The Women’s Ashes single test Match is underway. Australia at close of play on day one, has scored 328 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. England has bowled 85 overs despite rain interruption. Good going England. Australian batter, Elyse Perry’s unfortunate dismissal on 99 runs, together with Tahlia McGrath (61 runs), Ashleigh Gardener (40 runs) and Annabel Sutherland (39 runs) not out, have generated much excitement for Australia.
On the English side, Sophie Ecclestone (3/71) and new teammate, Lauren Filer (2/65), have kept the Australians in check. Australia appears likely to resume their innings tomorrow, and work to add at least another 100 runs to their total. The Women’s Test matches are now played over 5 days. Stay watchful and alert, more excitement is in the cards.
Complied by Dennis Heath,,
