Zimbabwe and the Netherlands have made their technique to the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. The multi-nation match will begin on October 16.
Zimbabwe cricket group. Courtesy: Zimbabwe Cricket Twitter
HIGHLIGHTSNetherlands beat USA by 7 wicketsZimbabwe beat PNG by 27 runsThe T20 World Cup 2022 will begin on October 16
Zimbabwe and the Netherlands have made their manner by to the 2022 version of the T20 World Cup later this 12 months in Australia. It means all of the 16 groups of the multi-nation match have now been determined.
Both Zimbabwe and Netherlands are at present unbeaten within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier B. On Friday, July 15, each groups received their respective semi-final matches and superior to the mega occasion.
Zimbabwe completed on high of the factors desk in Group A after beating the United States, Jersey, and Singapore. In the semi-final on the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 27 runs.
After opting to bat first, the hosts put up an enormous rating of 199 for five on the board. Wesley Madhevere top-scored for them with a 42-run knock with 5 fours. The different batters scored within the 20s and 30s, taking Zimbabwe close to the 200-run mark.
Thereafter, the house group restricted PNG to 172 for 8 in 20 overs. Blessing Muzarabani was the choose of the bowlers with two scalps. Tony Ura scored 66 off 35 for PNG, however his knock went in useless.
In the opposite semi-final, the Netherlands defeated the USA by 7 wickets at Bulawayo Athletic Club. After opting to bat first, the USA had been bowled out for 138 in 19.4 overs. Bas de Leede and Paul van Meekeren picked up two wickets apiece for the Dutch group.
Thereafter, the Netherlands chased the goal down in 19 overs. After bowling effectively, de Leede stayed unbeaten on 91 off 67 with the assistance of 9 fours and three sixes. He turned the Player of the Match for his all-round efficiency.
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, October 16.
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