Nigeria in Pot 1 as draw for 2026 World Cup African qualifiers hold July 13
The Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023.
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Scotland End Zimbabwe's Chances With 31-Run Win, Inch Closer Towards ODI World Cup Qualification
Michael Leask helped Scotland to a stunning 31-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday to set up a winner-takes-all clash with the Netherlands for a place at the World Cup. Sri Lanka became the first of the top two teams in the Super Six table to have qualified for the October-November World Cup in India when they beat Zimbabwe on Sunday. The hosts could have clinched the second spot with victory over Scotland in Bulawayo, but it was not to be after Scottish quick Chris Sole (3-33) ripped through their top order, eventually bowled out for 203 chasing down 234.
Scotland's 151kph quick Chris Sole stuns Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifier
Scotland fast bowler Chris Sole bowled a blistering opening spell to seal a stunning 31-run victory over Zimbabwe that set up a winner-takes-all clash with the Netherlands for a place at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Live Score Updates, World Cup Qualifiers Super Six
ZIM vs SCO, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Updates:Zimbabwe will be taking on Scotland in their Super Six match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Tuesday, at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe will be coming to this clash after facing a nine-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka while Scotland thrashed West Indies by 7 wickets in their previous match. It will be an important game for both the teams as their qualification depends on this match. (Live Scorecard)
Netherlands Keep ICC World Cup 2023 Hopes Alive With Oman Win
The Netherlands kept their bid to qualify for the Cricket World Cup alive as Vikramjit Singh's hundred set up a comfortable victory over Oman on Monday. The Dutch, who have not played at the global one-day showpiece since 2011, needed to win to stay in contention for a place at the tournament in India later this year. Singh's maiden one-day international ton and Wesley Barresi's 65-ball 97 helped the Netherlands rack up 362-7 from 48 overs after being put in to bat first in a weather-affected match. Oman never looked likely to complete the run chase despite 105 not out from Ayaan Khan, finishing on 246-6 after 44 overs when play was ended due to bad light.
A Fall From Grace: A Look At How West Indies Has Fared In ICC Events During 21st Century
West Indies has been knocked out of the 50-over World Cup race, a news that not many would have anticipated back in 2019 after the previous edition of the tournament, has finally become a reality. The two-time champions in 1975 and 1979, one the biggest powerhouse in cricket that has produced legends like Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Ian Bishop, Malcolm Marshall, Curtley Ambrose, Chris Gayle, Brian Lara among many others now finds itself at the rock bottom of a massively competitive environment of international cricket.
Watch: Emotions Overflow As West Indies Fail To Qualify For ODI World Cup 2023
The cricketing world was left stunned as two-time ODI World Cup champions, West Indies failed to even qualify for this year's mega event, with the loss against Scotland proving to be the final nail in the coffin for them. West Indies, already on the brink of elimination, were hammered by Scotland on Saturday. The result sent the cricketing fraternity into a state of shock, with many greats of the game and former cricketers going numb over what the result meant for the forthcoming event in India.
Netherlands vs Oman, World Cup Qualifiers Super Six, Live Score Updates
NED vs OMA, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Updates:Netherlands will be taking on Oman in the Super Six match of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Monday, at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Netherlands will be coming to this clash after facing a 21-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their previous match. On the other hand, Oman faced a defeat by 14 runs against Zimbabwe. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard)