Zimbabwe Fails to Qualify for ODI Cricket World Cup After Defeat to Scotland
BULAWAYO – Following the West Indies’ disappointing loss, Zimbabwe also failed to secure a spot in the ODI Cricket World Cup. In a crushing defeat, Scotland outperformed Zimbabwe by 31 runs in the Super Six qualifiers, keeping their own World Cup hopes alive. Scotland had previously stunned former champions West Indies with an exceptional performance. To secure qualification, Scotland only needs to avoid a significant loss against the Netherlands in the final match. Sri Lanka has already secured their spot, leaving only two available spots for qualification. With the second highest run rate after Sri Lanka, Scotland is in a favorable position. The final score of the match between Scotland and Zimbabwe was 8-234 in favor of Scotland, with Zimbabwe’s total at 203 runs (41.1 overs).
Zimbabwe hosted Scotland with the expectation of securing qualification with a victory. However, the associate nation of cricket, Scotland, had other plans. Zimbabwe underestimated the strength of Scotland’s lineup, which had previously defeated Ireland in the group stage and the West Indies in the Super Six. Scotland’s pacer, Chris Soule, set the tone early on by taking the wicket of opener Joylord Gumby on the very first ball. This was followed by the quick dismissals of captain Craig Erwin (2) and Zimbabwe’s star batsman, Shaun Williams (12). Despite a valiant effort by Ryan Bale (83 off 84 balls), there was a lack of support from the rest of the team. Soule, with three wickets, was rightfully awarded the man of the match, while Sikandar Raza (34 off 40 balls) struggled to make an impact.
The upcoming game against the Netherlands will be crucial for Zimbabwe’s chances. The Netherlands currently has four points but lags behind in terms of run rate. Scotland currently holds a six-point advantage in run rate over Zimbabwe.
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After the West Indies, Zimbabwe also failed to qualify for the ODI Cricket World Cup. Zimbabwe lost by 31 runs to Scotland in the Super Six qualifiers. Scotland beat former champions West Indies to keep their World Cup hopes alive in India with another stunning performance. All they have to do is not lose by a wide margin to the Netherlands in the final. Sri Lanka have already qualified. Two teams qualify. Scotland have the second highest run rate after Lanka. Score: Scotland 8–234; Zimbabwe 203 (41.1).
Zimbabwe faced Scotland at home with the aim of qualifying if they win. However, cricket’s associate nation, Scotland, had bigger plans. Zimbabwe did not understand the strength of the Scotland line-up, which defeated Ireland in the group stage and the West Indies in the Super Six.
Scotland pacer Chris Soule smashed Zimbabwe’s target of 235 at the start. Opener Joylord dismissed Gumby in the first ball. Captain Craig Erwin (2) in the next over. He was followed by Zimbabwe’s best batsman, Shaun Williams (12). Soule was the man of the match with three wickets and Ryan Bale (83 off 84 balls) fought until the last minute but there was no one to support him. Sikandar Raza (34 off 40 balls) was struggling a bit.
Tomorrow is the game against the Netherlands. The Netherlands have four points. Also behind in run rate. Scotland have a better run rate than Zimbabwe by six points.
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