Sports Bulletin Report
Harare (Zimbabwe): West Indies thrashed Oman by 7 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match here at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.
West Indies Captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to field first. The Oman batters totaled 221 for 9 in 50 overs. Suraj Kamar was the best performer with 53 runs. He hit 5 fours and 1 six during his innings. Shoaib Khan made 50 runs with the help of 5 boundaries and 1 six, and Kashyap Prajapati contributed 31 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42) were wicket- taker bowlers for West Indies.
In reply, Caribbean batters got their target of 222 runs in 39.4 overs. Brandon King hit a ton laced with 15 boundaries. Skipper Shai Hope scored 63 runs with 4 fours while Keacy Pooran managed 19 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54) were wicket-taker bowlers for Oman. Brandon King got “Man of the Match” award.
Summarized Scorecard:
Oman (Batting):221 for 9 runs in 50 overs
Suraj Kamar (53 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Shoaib Khan (50 runs, 54 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Kashyap Prajapati (31 runs, 45 balls, 4x2, 6x1)
West Indies (Bowling)
Romario Shepherd (3 for 44), Kyle Mayers (2 for 31), Kevin Sinclair (1 for 42)
West Indies(Batting): 222 for 3 runs in 39.4 overs
Brandon King (100 runs, 104 balls, 4x15, 6x0), Shai Hope (63 runs not out, 65 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Keacy Pooran (19 runs not out, 14 balls, 4x2, 6x1)
Oman(Bowlers)
Kaleemullah (1 for 49), Bilal Khan (1 for 54)
