In the thrilling journey towards the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the Super Sixes stage of the Qualifiers is set to commence on Thursday, igniting the race for the remaining two spots in the tournament. Zimbabwe and Oman will kick-start the highly anticipated stage with an exciting clash.
Following the conclusion of the initial round, where teams battled fiercely for supremacy, the top three teams from each group have emerged as the contenders for the Super Sixes lineup. Group A contributed Zimbabwe, Netherlands, and West Indies, while Group B saw the emergence of Oman, Sri Lanka, and Scotland as strong competitors.
Now, as the Super Sixes stage unfolds, let’s delve into the format and qualification rules that will determine which teams secure their coveted spots in the ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India during October-November 2023.
The format of CWC Qualifiers Super Sixes stage
The Super Sixes stage follows a unique format, wherein the top three teams from Group A and Group B carry forward the points accumulated during the initial round. To illustrate, Zimbabwe’s points from their matches against fellow Group A members West Indies and Netherlands will be carried over to the initial points table for the Super Sixes.
Impressively, Zimbabwe emerged victorious in both encounters, securing four points, providing them with an advantageous head start in the next phase.
Who will qualify after the Super Sixes stage?
As the intense battles commence, the top two teams at the conclusion of the Super Sixes stage will not only progress to the final of the ODI World Cup Qualifiers but also earn their well-deserved qualification for the ODI World Cup, regardless of the result in the summit clash. This exciting prospect adds an extra layer of anticipation and pressure as the teams strive to secure their place in the prestigious tournament.
Points Table ahead of the Super Sixes Stage
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.698 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.982 |
| 3 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.060 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.739 |
| 5 | West Indies | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.350 |
| 6 | Oman | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.042 |
CWC Qualifiers Super Sixes Schedule
- June 29 – Zimbabwe vs Oman
- June 30 – Netherlands vs Sri Lanka
- July 1 – West Indies vs Scotland
- July 2 – Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
- July 3 – Netherlands vs Oman
- July 4 – Zimbabwe vs Scotland
- July 5 – West Indies vs Oman
- July 6 – Netherlands vs Scotland
- July 7 – Sri Lanka vs West Indies
- July 9 – Final
