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The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 is all set to kick start, with Zimbabwe and Nepal facing each other in the opening game of the event that commences from Sunday (June 18) at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe will be captained by their regular skipper Craig Ervine, while Rohit Paudel will lead Nepal in the 10-team tournament.
It is worth mentioning that ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 is an important competition as it will determine which two teams will qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled in India later this year.
Speaking of Zimbabwe and Nepal’s last ODI matches, Zimbabwe emerged victorious in their previous encounter against Scotland in the warm-up fixture of the same event, whereas Nepal defeated Oman by two wickets in their closing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 practice game. Kushal Bhurtel (101 runs) and Sikandar Raza (44 runs) were the standout performers for Nepal and Zimbabwe, respectively.
Both teams will now look to start their campaign with a win when they meet each other on Sunday.
Pitch report:
The venue offers a stable playing surface that will maintain its characteristics throughout the match. Given that it is a morning game, the fast bowlers can expect some initial swing. Captains winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 02 | ZIM won: 02 | NEP won: 0 | No result: 0
Probable XIs:
Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Rohit Paudel (c), Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gyanendra Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kishore Mahato, Pratis GC, Arjun Saud
Dream11 Prediction
- Wicketkeeper: Aasif Sheikh
- Batters: Craig Ervine (vc), Wessly Madhevere, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (c), Kushal Malla, Sean Williams
- Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
