Scotland ended hosts Zimbabwe’s goals of qualifying for the ODI World Cup as they gained a vital Super Six encounter by 31 runs to inch nearer in direction of the match correct in India beginning October 5. Put in to bat, Scotland managed a modest 234 for 8 in 50 overs with not one of the batters attending to a half-century. It was all-rounder Michael Leask’s brisk 48 off 34 balls with three fours and two sixes that gave the full some semblance of respectability.
Zimbabwe endured back-to-back heavy defeats to lose out of CWC qualification.(Getty)
In reply, Zimbabwe misplaced 4 of their high order batters for less than 37 runs inside the primary Powerplay with medium pacer Chris Sole taking three wickets in his opening spell. The residence workforce was all-out for 203 in 41.1 overs regardless of a combating 83 off 84 balls by Ryan Burl and his 54-run fifth wicket stand with Sikandar Raza (34) and one other 73 with Wessly Madhevere (40).
All Zimbabwe wanted from their final two video games was one win however a heavy defeat in opposition to Sri Lanka adopted by one other in opposition to Scotland have lowered their web run-rate to -0.099. With six factors after 4 video games, Scotland are on a wholesome NRR of 0.296. This is second version in a row that Zimbabwe have failed to succeed in the principle match having final performed the 50-over World Cup again in 2015.
“It’s a very difficult pill to swallow. Throughout the tournament, we played some extremely good cricket. It’s always nice to put those demons from 2018 behind us and had we gotten over the line today, nobody would have been asking about that but unfortunately, we didn’t,” skipper Craig Ervine stated after the match.
Sri Lanka have already certified with eight factors and all Scotland must do is to beat the Netherlands on Thursday of their closing Super Six sport and seize one of many first two spots. The Netherlands (-0.042) are at present on 4 factors from 4 video games and must win by at the very least 32 or extra runs to cross Scotland’s web run-rate if they’re to have any likelihood of qualifying for the principle match.
On the day, Zimbabwe simply blew it away with their very own palms after a very good bowling efficiency, courtesy all-rounder Sean Williams’ (3/41) left-arm spin. He received ready assist from Raza, who went wicketless however gave solely 34 runs in his 10 overs. When Zimbabwe batted, Sole bowled a really fast opening spell and picked up three wickets along with his first 4 overs to present the Scots the decisive upper-hand. He received younger Joylord Gumbie (0) with a quick supply pitched again of size and it climbed to take an edge on to keeper Matt Cross’ gloves.
He then bowled a high-quality nip backer to fort seasoned Craig Ervine (2) and one other yorker removed veteran Sean Williams (12). After Raza was holed out within the deep off leg-break bowler Chris Greaves, it grew to become an uphill activity although Burl and Madhevere stored them within the hunt at 164 for five. But as soon as left-arm spinner Mark Watt received Madhevere out, Burl had no choice however to assault constantly with not a lot assist on the different finish. However, off-spinner Leask lastly received him and Zimbabwe have been all out for 201.
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