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Zimbabwe vs Nepal Highlights, World Cup Qualifier 2023: Craig Ervine, Sean Williams Lead Zimbabwe To Win Over Nepal

ZIM vs NEP Highlights, World Cup Qualifier 2023: Unbeaten centuries by Craig Ervine and Sean Williams in a 164-run partnership guided Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket win over Nepal.

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ZIM vs NEP, World Cup Qualifier 2023: Zimbabwe defeated Nepal by 8 wickets.© AFP

ZIM vs NEP Highlights, World Cup Qualifier 2023: Unbeaten centuries by Craig Ervine and Sean Williams in a 164-run partnership guided Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket win over Nepal in the Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Sunday. Chasing an imposing total of 290, Ervine hit a 128-ball 121 featuring 15 fours and a six, while Williams struck 102 off 70 balls as Zimbabwe reached 291 for the loss of two wickets with 35 balls remaining. Openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh hit 99 and 66 respectively to help Nepal to 290 for eight wickets off their 50 overs at the Harare Sports Club. (Scorecard)

Match 1, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023, Jun 18, 2023

Match Ended



ZIM

291/2 (44.1)



NEP

290/8 (50.0)

Harare Sports Club, Harare

Zimbabwe beat Nepal by 8 wickets

Here are the Highlights of the ICC World Cup Qualifier Match between Zimbabwe and Nepal from Harare:

ZIM vs NEP Highlights, WC Qualifier

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    Right then, that is it from the inaugural game of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. Zimbabwe have won it comprehensively. The action continues as we have a doubleheader on Monday, 19th of June as well. It will be Ireland versus Oman and Sri Lanka versus the United Arab Emirates. Both games will be played at 12.30 pm IST (7 am GMT). Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, take care and cheers.

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    Craig Ervine the skipper of Zimbabwe says that the game did not start well for us but credit to our guys for pulling this back for us. He adds that the wicket was really good to bat on and we thought 280-290 would be really achievable as the wicket was laying really well. He adds that the openers of Nepal batted really well and credit to them for putting the side under pressure. He closes by saying that he and Sean tried to set smll targets and break the target down and that helped massively to chase this down without any hiccups.

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    Rohit Paudel the skipper of Nepal says that they lost the game as they did not bowl well in the game and Craig Ervine and Sean Williams took the game away from them. He adds that the team planned that anything around 280 would have been a good total but they ended up 15-20 run short at the end on this track. He closes by saying that they prefer chasing but both setting up a total and chase them down are important for them. He also says that they are taking one game at a time and it is a long tournament so they are not disheartened by this.

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    Earlier in the game, Nepal batted well and it was Kushal Bhurtel who was dismissed at 99 runs! Aasif Sheikh  played well alongside him and was dismissed for 66 runs. Both the wickets were picked by Wellington Masakadza. Richard Ngarava picked up four wickets for Zimbabwe.

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    Nepal bowlers struggled their way to break Zimbabwe's third wicket partnership and that is what cost them the game. Sompal Kami and Gulsan Jha picked a wicket each for Nepal. They will look to bounce back from this and put up a good show in their next game.

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    Craig Ervine was in full flow hitting the ball all around the park and Sean Williams played as the perfect foil to him. They stitched a third-wicket partnership of 164 runs and got the Zimbabwe well over the line. Both of them scored a century.

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    What a win, what a fantastic chase it was from Zimbabwe. When Nepal ended their innings at 290 courtesy to their opening stand and a 99-run heart breaking knock from Kushal Bhurtel, we felt they have done well but the Zimbabwean skipper had different ideas.

  9. 44.1

    1 lb

    Rohit Paudel to Craig Ervine

    Leg bye. Fuller one going down leg, Craig Ervine looks to sweep but gets it defelcted from his pads and they take a single as the ball travels to short fine leg. Zimbabwe seals victory with this single.

  10. 43.6

    4

    Gulshan Jha to Sean Williams

    FOUR! Here it is a century for Sean Williams. Back of a length delivery outside off, Sean Williams threads the gap on the cover region for a boundary and he celebrates his century. Zimbabwe is just one hit away from a victory here.

  11. 43.5

    2

    Gulshan Jha to Sean Williams

    Fuller on on off, Sean Williams smashes this to deep mid-wicket for a couple as he moves one shot away from his century.

  12. 43.4

    2

    Gulshan Jha to Sean Williams

    Fuller one in middle, Sean Williams drives this wide of long off for a couple.

  13. 43.3

    6

    Gulshan Jha to Sean Williams

    SIX!! Back of a length around the waist Sean Williams picks it up early and pulls this for a maximum over towards the mid-wicket region.

  14. 43.2

    4

    Gulshan Jha to Sean Williams

    FOUR! This has been a treat to watch these two bat together. On a length outside off, Sean Williams smashes this past the fielder at mid off for a powerfully hit boundary.

  15. 43.1

    1

    Gulshan Jha to Craig Ervine

    Fuller one in middle, Craig Ervine pushes this to long on for a single.

  16. 42.6

    4

    Sandeep Lamichhane to Sean Williams

    FOUR! From reverse to the convetional sweep this time. Fuller one outside off, Sean Williams plays the reverse sweep wide of long leg for a boundary.

  17. 42.5

    4

    Sandeep Lamichhane to Sean Williams

    FOUR! Fuller one going down leg but Sean Williams pre meditated and plays the reverse sweep for a boundary over the short third man fielder.

  18. 42.4

    1

    Sandeep Lamichhane to Craig Ervine

    Fuller around middle, Craig Ervine pushes this to the on side for a single.

  19. 42.3

    4

    Sandeep Lamichhane to Craig Ervine

    FOUR! Reverse sweepe has worked well for Zimbabwe today. Length dragged back a bit, Craig Ervine plays the reverse sweep over the short third man fielder for a boundary.

  20. 42.2

    0

    Sandeep Lamichhane to Craig Ervine

    Leggie pitching outside off and ending in middle, Craig Ervine defends this off the front foot.

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