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Sports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe): Ireland beat Nepal by 2 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 here at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.Ireland Captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first against Nepal. Nepal batters aggregated 268 for 9 in 50 overs. Gulsan Jha was the top scorer with 57 runs with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Arjun Saud made 48 runs with 3 boundaries and 2 sixes, and Kushal Malla was another notable contributor with 44 runs. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63) were wicket- taker bowlers for Ireland.Ireland achieved their target of 269 runs in 49.2 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 62 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 1 six, Harry Tector hit 60 runs with 4 fours and 2 sixes, George Dockrell smashed 33 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Nepal. Curtis Campher achieved the award of the Man of the Match.Summarized Scorecard:Nepal (Batting): 268 for 9 runs in 50 oversGulsan Jha (57 runs not out, 42 balls, 4x4, 6x3), Arjun Saud (48 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Kushal Malla (44 runs, 38 balls, 4x5, 6x2)Ireland (Bowling)Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63)Ireland (Batting): 269 for 8 runs in 49.2 oversCurtis Campher (62 runs, 59 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Harry Tector (60 runs, 76 balls, 4x4, 6x2), George Dockrell (33 runs, 47 balls, 4x2, 6x1)Nepal (Bowling)Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) 

Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK): England Women and England Men to play concurrent white-ball series against Pakistan to open the international summer. England Women return to high-capacity venues including Edgbaston, Headingley, The Ageas Bowl, The Kia Oval and Lord’s.England Men host Pakistan Men in four IT20s before flying out to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in the United States and Caribbean. England Men to play three-match Test Series against West Indies Men and Sri Lanka Men. England Women host New Zealand Women in a three-match ODI Series and a five-match IT20 Series. England Men to end summer with eight white-ball matches against Australia Men.England Men will begin their Test summer following their return from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, when they host both West Indies Men (July 10-30) and Sri Lanka Men (August 21 – September 10). Each series will be three Tests.Women’s IT20 Series v Pakistan WomenMay 11: 1stWomen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The County Ground, NorthamptonMay 19: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsWomen’s ODI Series v Pakistan WomenMay 23: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – The Incora County Ground, DerbyMay 26: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – The Cooper Associates County Ground, TauntonMay 29: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – The Cloud County Ground, ChelmsfordWomen’s ODI Series v New Zealand WomenJune 26: 1stWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetJune 29: 2ndWomen’s One-Day International – New Road, WorcesterJuly 3: 3rdWomen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, BristolWomen’s IT20 Series v New Zealand WomenJuly 6: 1stWomen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonJuly 9: 2ndWomen’s IT20 – The 1stCentral County Ground, HoveJuly 11: 3rdWomen’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St LawrenceJuly 13: 4thWomen’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, LondonJuly 17: 5thWomen’s IT20, Lord’s, LondonMen’s IT20 Series v Pakistan MenMay 22: 1stMen’s IT20 – Headingley, LeedsMay 25: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 28: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffMay 30: 4thMen’s IT20 – The Kia OvalMen’s Test Series v West Indies MenJuly 10-14: 1stMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonJuly 18-22: 2ndMen’s Test – Trent Bridge, NottinghamJuly 26-30: 3rdMen’s Test – Edgbaston, BirminghamMen’s Test Series v Sri Lanka MenAug 21-25: 1stMen’s Test – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterAug 29 – Sept 2: 2ndMen’s Test – Lord’s, LondonSept 6-10: 3rdMen’s Test – The Kia OvalMen’s IT20 Series v Australia MenSept 11: 1stMen’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, SouthamptonSept 13: 2ndMen’s IT20 – Sophia Gardens, CardiffSept 15: 3rdMen’s IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterMen’s ODI Series v Australia MenSept 19: 1stMen’s One-Day International – Trent Bridge, NottinghamSept 21: 2ndMen’s One-Day International - Headingley, LeedsSept 24: 3rdMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-StreetSept 27: 4thMen’s One-Day International – Lord’s, LondonSept 29: 5thMen’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

Men’s team to play 4 T20Is, Women play 3 T20Is and 3 One Day InternationalsSports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan’s men’s and women’s cricket teams will visit England next year to play a bilateral white-ball cricket series before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA). Men’s team will play 4 T20Is while Women’s team will contest in 3 T20Is and 3 One Day Internationals during the trip.Before visiting United Kingdom (UK), Green Shirts will play a three-T20I series against the Netherlands and two-T20I series against Ireland. Pakistan women’s squad will also tour England in May 2024 for three T20Is and three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures.The tour will commence with the first T20I in Birmingham on May 11, 2024. England is ranked second and Pakistan seventh in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings, while Pakistan (10 points) is currently third in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 and England seventh (six points) with one less series of three ODIs.Schedule (Women’s Series)May 11. 2024: 1st T20I at Edgbaston, BirminghamMay 17, 2024: 2nd T20I at The County Ground, Northampton May 19, 2024: 3rd T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 23, 2024: 1st ODI –DerbyMay 26, 2024: 2nd ODI at TauntonMay 29, 2024: 3rd ODI at Chelmsford Schedule (Men’s Series)May 22, 2024: 1st T20I at Headingley, Leeds May 25, 2024: 2nd T20I at Edgbaston, Birmingham May 28, 2024: 3rd T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff May 30, 2024: 4th T20I at The Oval, London

England, New Zealand to play the opener fixture: Pakistan to meet India on October 15 in Ahmedabad Sports Bulletin ReportMumbai (India):-The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event in Mumbai, as Ahmedabad will host World Cup opener between the finalist teams of 2019 world cup England and New Zealand on October 5.As many as 10 teams feature in what will be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from 5 October to 19 November, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final and also high voltage contest between two traditional foes nation India and Pakistan on October 15, 2023.Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune are other hosts of the international cricket nation. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games.Eight teams have qualified for the 46-day event through the Cricket World Cup Super League while the final two spots will be taken by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier taking place in Zimbabwe.The tournament retains the round-robin format of last time with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches. There are six day matches which will start at 10h30 Indian Standard Time (IST) while all other matches, including the knockouts, will be day-night fixtures starting at 14h00 IST.The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on 15 November and in Kolkata on 16 November. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said:“We are delighted to release the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule which is always a huge occasion ahead of any global event.“Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be part of what we hope will be the greatest ever Men’s Cricket World Cup and we know in India the teams will enjoy a unique electric atmosphere concluding with the winners lifting the trophy in the biggest cricket stadium in the world in Ahmedabad.”BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said:“It’s a matter of great honour and pride to be hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in different cities across India, showcasing the rich diversity of our country.“The fervour and passion for cricket in India is unique. I am sure fans both here and abroad would be looking forward to the tournament’s return to India for the first time since 2011, when our team became the first to lift the trophy on home soil.“I wish all the teams the very best in their preparations and look forward to hosting what promises to be another exciting tournament.”ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule by Venues:Ahmedabad5 October – England vs New Zealand15 October – India vs Pakistan4 November – England vs Australia10 November – South Africa vs Afghanistan19 November – FinalHyderabad6 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 19 October – New Zealand vs Qualifier 112 October – Pakistan vs Qualifier 2Dharamsala7 October – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Day Game)10 October – England vs Bangladesh16 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 122 October – India vs New Zealand29 October – Australia vs New Zealand (Day Game)Delhi7 October – South Africa vs Qualifier 211 October – India vs Afghanistan15 October – England vs Afghanistan25 October – Australia vs Qualifier 16 November – Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2Chennai8 October – India vs Australia14 October – New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Day Game)18 October – New Zealand vs Afghanistan23 October – Pakistan vs Afghanistan27 October – Pakistan vs South AfricaLucknow13 October – Australia vs South Africa17 October – Australia vs Qualifier 221 October – Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 (Day Game)29 October – India vs England3 November – Qualifier 1 vs AfghanistanPune19 October – India vs Bangladesh30 October – Afghanistan vs Qualifier 21 November – New Zealand vs South Africa8 November – England vs Qualifier 112 November – Australia vs Bangladesh (Day Game)Bengaluru20 October – Australia vs Pakistan26 October – England vs Qualifier 24 November – New Zealand vs Pakistan (Day Game)9 November – New Zealand vs Qualifier 211 November – India vs Qualifier 1Mumbai21 October – England vs South Africa24 October – South Africa vs Bangladesh2 November – India vs Qualifier 27 November – Australia vs Afghanistan15 November – Semifinal 1Kolkata28 October – Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh31 October – Pakistan vs Bangladesh5 November – India vs South Africa12 November – England vs Pakistan16 November – Semifinal 2

Seam Williams scores 174 runs, USA score 104 runs in 25.1 oversSports Bulletin ReportHarare (Zimbabwe):- The host’s team Zimbabwe thrashed the United States of America (USA) by 304 runs in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 match here at Harare Sports Club Zimbabwe on Monday.The USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and decided to field first, as Zimbabwe batters scored 408 in 50 overs. Sean Williams was the top scorer with 174 runs with the help of 21 boundaries and 5 sixes. Joylord Gumbie smashed 78 runs with 5 fours while Sikandar Raza made 48 runs including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes for Zimbabwe. Abhishek Paradkar (3 for 78), Jessy Singh (2 for 97), Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 62) were wicket-taker bowlers for the USA.USA whole team could score only 104 runs in 25.1 overs. Abhishek Paradkar was the top scorer with 24 runs with the help of 3 boundaries, Jessy Singh hit 21 runs with 4 fours, Gajanand Singh smashed 16 runs including 1 six. Sikandar Raza (2 for 15), Richard Ngarava (2 for 25), and Ryan Burl (1 for 18) were bowlers from Zimbabwe. Sean Williams was presented with the Player of the Match award.Summarized scorecardZimbabwe (Batting) 408 for 6 in 50 oversSean Williams (174 runs, 101 balls, 4x21, 6x5), Joylord Gumbie (78 runs, 103 balls, 4x5, 6x0), Sikandar Raza (48 runs, 27 balls, 4x5, 6x2)USA (Bowling)Abhishek Paradkar (3 for 78), Jessy Singh (2 for 97), Nosthush Kenjige (1 for 62)USA (Batting) 104 runs all out in 25.1 oversAbhishek Paradkar (24 runs, 31 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Jessy Singh (21 runs, 26 balls, 4x4, 6x0), Gajanand Singh (16 runs, 16 balls, 4x0, 6x1)Zimbabwe (Bowling)Sikandar Raza (2 for 15), Richard Ngarava (2 for 25), Ryan Burl (1 for 18)

Nayyab AbdulISLAMABAD:-The hosts Zimbabwe beat West Indies by 35 runs in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match in Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe on Saturday.West Indies Captain wicketkeeper batter Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe. Hosts batters made 268 runs and wasted their all wickets on the penultimate delivery of the innings. Sikandar Raza was the top scorer with 68 runs and hit 6 boundaries and a couple of huge sixes. Ryan Burl made 50 runs with the help of 5 fours and 1 six while skipper Craig Ervine smashed 47 runs including 7 fours. Keemo Paul claimed 3 for 61, Alzarri Joseph got 2 wickets and Akeal Hosein achieved 2 wickets for West Indies.While West Indies could score 233 runs in 44.4 overs. Kyle Mayers was the top scorer with 56 runs, Roston Chase made 44 runs with four boundaries, Nicholas Pooran smashed 34 runs with the help of 4 fours and 2 sixes. Tendai Chatara (3 for 52), Richard Ngarava (2 for 25), and Blessing Muzarabani (2 for 33) were successful bowlers for the winning side. Sikandar Raza was named the player of the match.Summarized Scorecard:Zimbabwe (Batting) 268 runs all out in 49.5 oversSikandar Raza (68 runs, 58 balls, 4x6, 6x2), Ryan Burl (50 runs, 57 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Craig Ervine (47 runs, 58 balls, 4x7, 6x0)West Indies (Bowling)Keemo Paul (3 for 61), Alzarri Joseph (2 for 42), Akeal Hosein (2 for 45)West Indies (Batting) 233 runs all out in 44.4 oversKyle Mayers (56 runs, 72 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Roston Chase (44 runs, 53 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Nicholas Pooran (34 runs, 36 balls, 4x3, 6x2)Zimbabwe (Bowling)Tendai Chatara (3 for 52), Richard Ngarava (2 for 25), Blessing Muzarabani (2 for 33)

Sports Bulletin ReportLondon (UK):-Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the England Men’s Test squad for the second LV= Insurance Men’s Ashes Test against Australia starting at Lord’s on Wednesday 28 June 2023.Ahmed, 18, who made his Test debut in the final Test against Pakistan in Karachi last winter, will join the rest of the squad this weekend in London.England Squad for Ashes Test:Ben Stokes (Durham-Captain), Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Moeen Ali (Warwickshire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Dan Lawrence (Essex), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Josh Tongue (Worcestershire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham)Schedule (England vs Australia):June 16 to 20, 2023: 1st Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham (Australia won by two wickets)June 28 to July 2, 2023: 2nd Test at Lord’s, LondonJuly 6 to 10, 2023: 3rd Test at Headingley, LeedsJuly 19 to 23, 2023: 4th Test Emirates Old Trafford, ManchesterJuly 27 to 31, 2023: Kia Oval, London

Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): Scotland overcame Ireland by 1 wicket in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Scotland Captain Richie Berrington won the toss and elected to field first. Ireland posted 286 for 8 runs on the board in 50 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 120 runs off 108 balls. He hit 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. George Dockrell played innings of 69 runs that was laced 4 fours and 1 six. Andy McBrine collected 32 runs with the help of 4 boundaries, as he wasted 54 balls. Brandon McMullen got 5 wickets after conceding 34. Christopher McBride (1 for 24) Maek Sharif (1 for 52) were successful bowlers for Scotland.In reply, the Scotland team reach their target of 289 runs after losing 9 batters in the last ball of the match. Michael Leask was the top scorer with 91 runs, Christopher McBride made 56 runs off 60 balls including 6 fours and 1 six, and Mark Watt smashed 47 runs on 43 balls and hit 7 fours. Mark Adair (3 for 57), George Dockrell (2 for 34), and Josh Little (2 for 73) were wicket-taker bowlers for Ireland.Summarized Scorecard:Ireland (Batting):286 for 8 runs in 50 oversCurtis Campher (120 runs, 108 balls, 4x9, 6x4), George Dockrell (69 runs, 93 balls, 4x4 6x1), Andy McBrine (32 runs, 54 balls, 4x4, 6x0)Scotland (Bowling)Brandon McMullen (34 for 5), Christopher McBride (24 for 1), Mark Watt (52 for 1)Scotland (Batting):289 for 9 runs in 50 oversMichael Leask (91 runs not out, 61 balls, 4x9, 6x4), Christipher McBride (56 runs 60 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Mark Watt (47 runs, 43 balls, 4x7 6x0)Ireland (Bowling)Mark Adair (53 for 2), George Dockrell (34 for 2), Josh Little (73 for 2)

Nayyab AbdulISLAMABAD:-Oman defeated United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 5 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier at Bulawayo Athletic Club Zimbabwe on Wednesday.Oman Captain Zeeshan Maqsood won the toss and choose to field first against the UAE, as they managed 227 for 8 runs in 50 overs. Aayan Afzal Khan was the top scorer with 58 runs. He hit ten fours and faced 52 balls. Vriitya Aravind smashed 49 runs with the help of three boundaries, as he faced 84 balls, and Rameez Shahzad made 38 runs after facing 51 balls. He hit 5 fours. Jay Odedra (3 for 31), Bilal Khan (2 for 46), and Fayyaz Butt (2 for 49) were wicket-taker Bowlers for Oman.In reply, Oman reaches 5 for 228 in 46 overs. Aqib Ilyas made 53 runs on 75 balls with 3 fours and 1 six. Shoaib Khan faced 70 balls and made 52 runs with 5 fours and 1 six. Rohan Mustafa achieved 2 wickets and Junaid Siddique also got 2 wickets for the United Arab Emirates. Shoaib Khan was the declared player of the match.Summarized Scorecard:-United Arab Emirates (Batting): 227 for 8 runs in 50 oversAayan Afzal Khan (58 runs not out, 52 balls, 4x10, 6x0), Vriitya Aravind (49 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Rameez Shahzad (38 runs, 58 balls, 4x5, 6x0)Oman (Bowling)Jay Odedra (3 for 31), Bilal Khan (2 for 46), Fayyaz Butt (2 for 49)Oman (Batting): 228 for 5 runs in 46 oversAqib Ilyas (53 runs, 75 balls, 4x3, 6x1), Shoaib Khan (52 runs not out, 70 balls, 4x5, 6x1), Mohammad Nadeem (50 runs not out, 57 balls, 4x5,6x0)United Arab Emirates (Bowling)Junaid Siddique (2 for 31), Rohan Mustafa (2 for 31), Aayan Afzal Khan (1 for 48)

Sports Bulletin ReportHarare Sports Club:-Zimbabwe defeated Netherlands by 6 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.Zimbabwe Captain Craig Ervine won the toss and decided to field first against the Netherlands. Vikramjit Singh (88 runs, 111 balls, 4x9, 6x0), Scott Edwards (83 runs, 72 balls, 4x8, 6x0), and Max O’Dowd (59 runs, 67 balls, 4x10, 6x0) were the toppers for the Netherlands. For Zimbabwe  Sikandar Raza (4 for 55), and Richard Ngarava (2 for 40) were successful bowlers.In reply, Zimbabwe reached on target of 352 runs in 40.5 overs. Sikander Raza played brilliant unbeaten innings of 102 runs. He faced 54 balls and smashed six fours and 8 sixes. Seam Williams made 91 runs in 58 balls, as he hit 10 fours and 2 big sixes. Captain Craig Ervine hit 50 runs off 58 balls. Shariz Ahmad (2 for 17), and Vikramjit Singh (1 for 33) were wicket-takers for Holland. Sikander Raza got Man of the match award.Summarizer Scorecard:Netherlands (Batting): 351 for 6 in 50 oversVikramjit Singh (88 runs, 111 balls, 4x9, 6x0), Scott Edwards (83 runs, 72 balls, 4x8, 6x0), Max O’Dowd (59 runs, 67 balls, 4x10, 6x0)Zimbabwe (Bowling):Sikandar Raza (4 for 55), Richard Ngarava (2 for 40)Zimbabwe (Batting): 319 for 4 in 40.5 oversSikandar Raza (102 runs not out , 54 balls , 4x6 ,6x8) , Sean Williams (91 runs , 58 balls , 4x10 , 6x2) ,Craig Ervine (50 runs , 48 balls, 4x9, 6x0)Netherlands (Bowling):Shariz Ahmad (2 for 17), Vikramjit Singh (1 for 33)