West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening Cricket World Cup Group A qualifiers over the United States and Nepal Sunday. Two-time world champions the West Indies recovered from the early loss of openers Brandon King and Kyle Mayers with four players hitting half-centuries as they made 297 all out off 49.3 overs. Earlier in the day, unbeaten centuries by skipper Craig Ervine and Sean Williams in a 164-run partnership guided Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket win over Nepal. In front of a large crowd, Zimbabwe lost Joylord Gumbie (25) and Wessly Madhevere (32) before Ervine and Williams took control of Nepal's bowling attack. Only two of the 10 teams taking part in the three-week qualifier will make the World Cup to be played in India in October and November.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 18, 2023 21:51 UTC