Match Predictions: ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 - All Matches - 18 June
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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 - All Matches - 18 June
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier matches which will be played on 18th of June at the Harare Sports Club, Harare and Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
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Match 1- Zimbabwe vs Nepal (Harare Sports Club, Harare)
Zimbabwe Form Guide:
Zimbabwe have been in great ODI form currently. They have recently defeated Pakistan Shaheens in a 6 match Unofficial One Day series by a 4-2 margin. Zimbabwe have also beaten Netherlands by 2-1 in a 3 match ODI series played in March this year.
Players to look out for:
1. Sikandar Raza - He has been in top notch form recently. Raza can rescue his team from tough situations and is one of the players to look out in the tournament.
2. Blessing Muzarabani- He is a strike bowler for Zimbabwe who can provide early in roads for his team. On home pitches, Muzarabani can have a devastating effect on the opposition with the ball in hand.
Nepal Form Guide:
Nepal have recently won the ACC Premier League by defeating UAE in the Final by 7 wickets. They have been in great touch in the past couple of months.
Players to look out for:
1. Kushal Malla- He is a reliable middle order batter who doesn't let the opposition dominate. Malla scores runs quickly and brings his team back into the game from tough situations.
2. Sandeep Lamichhane - He is an experienced leg break bowler who can dismantle the middle order of the opposition. Lamichhane is one of the players to look out for in the competition.
Let's have a look at the squads:
Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Bradley Evans, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Gyanendra Malla, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Bhim Sharki, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish JC, Arjun Saud, Kishor Mahato
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Nepal
Who will win?- Zimbabwe
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe), Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe), Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal)
Most Sixes – Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe), Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)
Player of the Match- Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe)
Team Scores Batting first – Nepal 230+, Zimbabwe 260+
Match Handicap: Zimbabwe
Match 2- West Indies vs USA (Takashinga Sports Club, Harare)
West Indies Form Guide:
West Indies have been in great ODI form currently. They have recently beaten UAE in a 3 match ODI series by 3-0.
Players to look out for:
1. Brandon King- He has been a consistent performer for West Indies over the past couple of months. King can play a big role for his team with the bat at the top of the order.
2. Alzarri Joseph- He is one of the best fast bowlers in West Indies cricket. Joseph can hit the deck hard and get a lot of purchase from the pitches in Zimbabwe.
USA Form Guide:
USA are in a decent ODI form currently. Although they have lost both of their warm up games, USA emerged winners in 4 out of their last 5 completed ODI fixtures.
Players to look out for:
1. Aaron Jones- He is the vice captain and a reliable middle order batter for USA. Jones can play an anchor innings and hold the middle order together for USA.
2. Saurabh Netravalkar- He is an experienced campaigner who frequently provides early breakthroughs for USA. He can be effective on the Zimbabwe pitches.
Let's have a look at the squads:
USA: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones (vc), Abhishek Paradkar, Ali Khan, Gajanand Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Kyle Philip,Nisarg Patel, Nostush Kenjige, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shayan Jahangir, Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Usman Rafiq
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – West Indies
Who will win?- West Indies
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Aaron Jones (USA), Brandon King (West Indies)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Saurabh Netravalkar (USA), Alzarri Joseph (West Indies)
Most Sixes – Aaron Jones (USA), Brandon King (West Indies)
Player of the Match- Brandon King (West Indies)
Team Scores Batting first – West Indies 260+, USA 180+
Match Handicap: West Indies
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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