Muhammad Waseem backs UAE to bounce back against Oman after Sri Lanka loss
After one match of the Qualifier in Zimbabwe, UAE are already playing to maintain their World Cup hopes.
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"Forget About The FIFA Rankings": Igor Stimac On Eve Of SAFF Championship Opener
India coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday warned his side against getting tricked by the relatively lower FIFA rankings of other teams in Group A going into the SAFF Championship 2023, and urged the Blue Tigers not to lose their intensity. India have been drawn with Pakistan, Nepal and Kuwait in Group A in the tournament. India will open their campaign against Pakistan on Wednesday in Bengaluru at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. "Forget about the FIFA rankings! All the teams in our group and in general in the tournament are very special. All four teams are quite efficient and can produce different kind of football. The crowd will love it as there will be a lot of goals. We have a very serious group and some tough opponents," said Stimac during the pre-match press conference.
SAFF Championship: India Start Firm Favourite To Land Title
Buoyed by the recent triumph in the Intercontinental Cup, the Indian football team will enter the SAFF Championship 2023 as a confident unit and look to extend its dominance in the tournament. India will face Pakistan in their opening outing at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday, and the match is all set to be played as per schedule after the latter received their India visa on Monday night. Placed low in the pecking order, Pakistan might not offer India a massive challenge but the Blue Tigers will be eager to start their campaign on a rousing note, and give other aspirants a strong message.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates
ZIM vs NED, World Cup Qualifiers 2023, Live Updates: Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine won the toss and opted to bowl against Netherlands in the Group A match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Tuesday, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Zimbabwe will be coming to this clash after defeating Nepal by eight wickets in their previous match. It will be an interesting battle as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward in order to clinch the victory. (Live Scorecard)
Nepal vs USA, ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates
Nepal vs USA ICC World Cup Qualifier LIVE:After a defeat in their opening ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier match against Zimbabwe, Nepal take on the United States of America in their second match of the campaign at Harare. USA were also handed a defeat in their first qualifier when Sri Lanka had emerged victorious by a grand margin of 175 runs. Both Nepal and USA would look to win the match at all costs if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive. (LIVE Scorecard)
Watch: USA Star's Ripper Sends Kyle Mayers' Middle-Stump Cartwheeling In World Cup Qualifiers
The ICC World Cup Qualifiers began on Sunday with USA taking on West Indies and Zimbabwe facing Nepal in Harare. The teams are competing for a spot in the ODI World Cup 2023, which will be held in India in October this year. The qualifiers are going to be a tight affair as all the teams will be putting their best foot forward in order to make it to the main event. A brilliant example of tough competition was seen during the match between USA and West Indies, where a blistering delivery from Kyle Phillip rattled Kyle Mayers' middle stump.
West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening Cricket World Cup qualifiers
HARARE: West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening Cricket World Cup Group A qualifiers over the United States and Nepal on Sunday. Two-time world champions West Indies recovered from the early loss of openers Brandon King and Kyle Mayers as four players hit half-centuries as they made 297 all out off 49.3 overs. Johnson Charles top scored with 66, while Jason Holder (56), Roston Chase (55) and skipper Shai Hope (54) all went past 50, Nicholas Pooran also chipping in with 43 runs.
West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening Cricket World Cup qualifiers
West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening Cricket World Cup Group A qualifiers over the United States and Nepal on Sunday.