Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:-The battle for the two remaining spots at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 takes place in Zimbabwe next month with the match schedule now confirmed for the eight participating teams.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B is scheduled between 11 and 17 July. The event features hosts Zimbabwe, alongside Jersey, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Singapore, Uganda and USA all competing for the two spots that will take the Qualifier B finalists to the World Cup between 16 October and 13 November 2022.
The Qualifier B which will take place in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club and the Bulawayo Athletic Club promises to showcase fast-paced and thrilling cricket that entertains. With only 20 T20 Men’s Internationals to be played across the event, every single ball counts, bringing the great intensity and vibrancy that has become accustomed with T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said:
‘We are very excited for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B to begin. This is the final step in the qualification pathway for the remaining two World Cup spots and we are looking forward to competitive and hard fought cricket, with a chance for all teams to compete for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket up for grabs.
“We are delighted to be working with Zimbabwe Cricket again and wish all the participating teams the very best of luck in their quest to reach the Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.”
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B match schedule
11 July - Zimbabwe v Singapore 09h00, Queens Sports Club
11 July - Jersey v USA, 09h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
11 July - Netherlands v PNG, 13h00, Queens Sports Club
11 July - Hong Kong v Uganda, 13h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
12 July - Zimbabwe v Jersey, 09h00, Queens Sports Club
12 July - Singapore v USA, 09h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
12 July - Netherlands v Hong Kong, 13h00, Queens Sports Club
12 July - PNG v Uganda , 13h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
13 July – Rest Day
14 July - Netherlands v Uganda, 09h00, Queens Sports Club
14 July - PNG v Hong Kong, 09h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
14 July - Zimbabwe v USA, 13h00, Queens Sports Club
14 July- Singapore v Jersey, 13h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
15 July - A3 v B4, 09h00, Queens Sports Club
15 July - B3 v A4, 09:00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
15 July - Semi Final 1 (A1 v B2), 09h00, Queens Sports Club
15 July - Semi Final 2 (B2 v A1), 13h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
16 July – Rest
17 July – 5th/6th Place play-off, 09h00, Queens Sports Club
17 July - 7th/8th Place play-off, 09h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club
17 July – Final, 13h00, Queens Sports Club
17 July – 3rd/4th Place play-off, 13h00, Bulawayo Athletic Club