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Sports Bulletin ReportBulawayo (Zimbabwe): An aggressive innings of 93 runs by Dhananjaya de Silva helped his team Sri Lanka to beat the Netherlands by 21 runs in an International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match at Bulawayo Sports Club Zimbabwe on Friday.Sri Lanka’s Captain won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands. Sri Lankan batters scored 213 in 47.4 overs. Dhananjaya de Silva was the top scorer with 93 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 2 sixes, Dimuth Karunaratne made 33 runs with 2 fours, Mahesh Theekshana smashed 28 runs with 1 four. Logan van Beek (3 for 26), and Saqib Zulfiqar (2 for 48) were only two wicket-taker bowlers for the Netherlands.While the Netherlands could make 192 runs in 40 overs. Skipper Scott Edwards was the top scorer with 67 runs not out with the help of 4 fours and 2 sixes, Wesley Barresi made 52 runs with 6 boundaries and 1 six, Bas de Leede scored 41 runs with 3 fours. Mahesh Theekshana (3 for 31), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 53) were wicket-taker bowlers for Sri Lanka. Dhananjaya de Silva was judged the player of the match.Summarized Scorecard:Sri Lanka (Batting): 213 runs all out in 47.4 oversDhananjaya de Silva (93 runs, 111 balls, 4x8, 6x2) Dimuth Karunaratne (33runs, 51balls, 4x2, 6x0) Mahesh Theekshana (28runs, 47balls ,4x1, 6x0)Netherlands (Bowling): Logan van Beek (3 for 26), Saqib Zulfiqar (2 for 48)Netherlands (Batting): 192 all out in 40 oversScott Edwards (67 runs not out, 68 balls, 4x4, 6x2), Wesley Barresi (52runs, 50 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Bas de Leede (41runs, 53 balls, 4x3, 6x0)Sri Lanka (Bowling):Mahesh Theekshana (3 for 31), Wanindu Hasaranga (2 for 53)

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)

Quetta Chaltan, Pashin, Lasbela, Loralai, Qila Abdullah, Sibi, Jafarabad post triumphs  Sports Bulletin ReportQuetta:-Chaltan, Pashin, Lasbela, Loralai, Qila Abdullah, Sibi, and Jafarabad have claimed victories in the All Balochistan Inter-District Chief Minister (CM) Cup Cricket Tournament after beating their opponents at different cricket venues on Friday. Seven matches were played with the support of Region Cricket Association and Quetta District Association. In the first match of the day, Jafarabad outclassed Nushki by 7 wickets. Nushki scored 114 runs, as Mohammad Yaqoob was outstanding with 29 runs. Fahad Hussain, Hayatullah, Talib Hussain, and Najeebullah got each 2 wickets for Jafarbad. In reply, the winners got their target after losing only three batters.  Ashraf Ali (55), and Zubair Mengal (26) were top scorers for Jafarabad, who finally won the match by 7 wickets. Imran Mengal claimed two wickets for Nushki.Quetta Chaltan stunned Naseerbad by 7 wickets in the second match of the day, Naseerabad Naseerabad scored 128 for 7 runs. Mohammad Nasir (31), Fazal Khan (21), and Zahoor Elahi (21) were notable run-makers for Naseerbad. Mohammad Ghos and Ahstanullah of Quetta Chaltan dismissed two players each. Quetta Chaltan reach on target after losing their three players. Sher Gulstan played a great innings of 65 runs while Sanaullah contributed 30 runs.The match between Sabi and Chagai was played at Shola cricket ground. Sabi scored 186 for 3 runs while playing first. Asad Sharif hit a ton while Taimoor Khan scored half century that helped Sabi to set a mammoth total for their opponents. Chagai scored 117 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted overs. Nisar Ahmed of Sabi dismissed four players and Rasul Bakhsh dismissed two players. Sabi won this match by 69 runs. Qila Abdullah beat Panggur by 17 runs at Jinnah cricket ground. Qila Abdullah scored 190 runs for the loss of eight wickets, in which Abdul Razzaq 69, Hafiz Abdullah John 42 runs were major contributors. Panjgur's Asad Sharif got three wickets while Nizamuddin and Nasir Hussain got two wickets each. In response, Panchgur team could score 177 for 8 in allotted overs. Sagar scored 43 runs and Akil scored 30 runs. Samiullah of Qila Abdullah took three wickets and Hussain Ahmed took two wickets.Loralai overpowered Qalat by 7 wickets. Qalat scored 168 runs, as Shoaib Ahmed scored 43 runs and Mohammad Ibrahim 31 runs, were outstanding. Amanullah got three wickets, Zahoor Ahmed, Nasir Khan, and Abdul Rasheed got two wickets each. For Loralii, Mohammad Khan scored 50 runs while Zahoor Ahmed was prominent batter with 33 runs. While Ajab Shahzad 3 Abdul Salam and Nizamuddin dismissed two players.Lasbela defeated Gwadar by 73 runs, as they scored 160 for 9 runs.Sultan was top scorer with 41 runs. Gawader could score 86 runs. Abdul Jabbar of Gwadar took three wickets and Razzaq took two wickets. Lasbela won this match by 73 runs. The second match was played between Pashin and Khuzdar. Pashin scored 186 runs for the loss of four wickets, including Israr Ahmed's best hundred and one, while Imran Khan's 44 runs were included. Khuzdar could score 169 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, Kaleemullah 66 and Mohammad Razoran stood out with 39 runs while Mohammad Javed and Mohammad Naseer got two wickets each. Pashin won the match by 17 runs. 

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris will lead Pakistan A team in the forthcoming 8-nation ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from 14 to 23 July 14 to 23, 2023.According to the media department of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), all selected players will be gathered at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore soon after the Eid Al Adha holidays on Monday, 3 July, for a week-long training camp. Boys will leave for Colombo on July 12, 2023.Besides Pakistan A, India A, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are in Group A Afghanistan A, Bangladesh A, Oman, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in Group B. The top-two sides from each group will move to top-four stage of the tournament. Pakistan A Squad:Mohammad Haris (captain, wicketkeeper), Omair Bin Yousuf (vice-captain), Amad Butt, Arshad Iqbal, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mubasir Khan, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab TahirReserves: Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Junaid, Rohail NazirPakistan’s Schedule:July 14, 2023: Pakistan vs NepalJuly 16, 2023: Pakistan vs India AJuly 18, 2023: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka A

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 ReportMong Kok (Hong Kong):-Bangladesh A team beat Pakistan A by 6 in the first semifinal of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s Emerging Teams Cup 2023 at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong on Tuesday. Due to the overnight rain match was reduced to 9 overs per innings.Bangladesh A Women captain Lata Mondal won the toss and decided to bat first against Pakistan. They managed 54 runs on the board in the allotted 9 overs. Nahida was the top scorer with 21 runs. She hit three four and one six during her 16-balls innings. Rabeya (10 off 20 balls), and Shathi (4 off 2 balls) were other major contributors. Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), and Tuba Hassan (1 for 22) were wicket-takers bowlers for Pakistan.In reply, Pakistan team could score 53 for 4 runs in 9 overs per innings fixture. Summarized Scorecard:Bangladesh A Women (Batting): 59 for 7 in 9 oversNahida Akhter (21 runs,16 balls, 4x3,6x1), Rabeya Khan (10 runs not out, 20 balls, 4x0,6x0), Shathi Rani (4 runs, 2 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Pakistan Bowling:Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), Tuba Hassan (1 for 22)Pakistan A Women (Batting): 53 for 4 in 9 oversEyman Fatima (18 runs,15 balls, 4x2, 6x1), Shawaal Zulfiqar (11 runs, 15 balls, 4x1,6x0), Fatima Sana (10 runs not out, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling):Rabeya Khan (2 for 13), Nahida Akhter (1 for 8), Marufa Akhter (1 for 9)